1 Scope This British Standard gives recommendations for the design and manufacture of children's clothing to promote mechanical safety. The standard also gives recommendations on safety aspects of the packaging and display of children's clothing, including guidance forretailers.This standard is applicable to clothing intended for children up to 14 years of age.This standard is intended for use at all stages of the clothing supplychain, including use by designers, specifiers and manufacturers ofchildren's clothing. It is also intended to be used by importers,distributors and retailers to assist them in the selection of clothing thatdoes not present a mechanical hazard.This standard is not applicable to:a) child care articles, such as bibs, nappies and soother holders;b) footwear, such as boots, shoes and slippers;c) toys and other items sold with the clothing.The standard does not include recommendations on any clothingfeatures that might be necessary to cater for children with special needs.The standard does not include recommendations on the following:1) chemical safety;2) protection against allergic reactions, e.g. to nickel released from metal components, rubber and feathers;3) thermal protection (against heat or cold);4) avoidance of overheating in children under 12 months;5) flammability;6) protection against solar radiation (protection against sunburn).2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. BS 1903:1981,Glossary of terms used by the clothing industry BS 3084:2006, Slide fasteners (Z句,习-Spec诉canon BS 4162, Methods of test for buttons BS EN 14682, Safety of children's clothing一Cords and drawstrings on children's clothing-Spec诉canons BS EN ISO 139, Textiles一Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing BS EN ISO 3758, Textiles一〔;are Labelling code using symbols BS EN ISO 6330:2001,Textiles一Domestic washing and drz}ing procedures for textile testing