Standards Development

Scope

This document specifies requirements for cords and drawstrings on clothing to minimize the risk of accidental strangulation or entrapment, for children up to the age of 14 years. This includes disguise costumes[1] and ski apparel.

This document does not apply to the following (see Annex C for rationale):

a) child use and care articles, for example bibs, nappies and soother holders; see C.1, a)

b) shoes, boots and similar footwear; see C.1, b)

c) community face coverings; see C.1, c)

The following are also out of scope however attention is drawn to Annex C for further information, gloves, hats, bonnets and scarves; see C.1, d)

d) neckties and bow ties which encircle the neck not attached to the shirt or blouse; see C.1, e)

e) removable belts, with the exception of tied belts which are within scope; see C.1, f)

f) removable braces (suspenders); see C.1, f)

g) religious clothing; see C.1, g)

h) celebratory clothing such as that worn at civil or religious ceremonies, national or regional festivals provided this is worn for limited periods and under supervision; see C.1, h)

i) specialist sportswear and activity wear generally worn for limited periods and under supervision, for example rugby shorts, wet suits, and dancewear, except where those garments are commonly worn as day wear or night wear; see C.1, i)

j) theatrical costumes used for theatrical performances; see C.1, j)

k) aprons intended to be worn over day wear, for limited periods and under supervision, to protect clothing from soiling during activities such as painting, cooking, or during meal times; see C.1, k), and

l) bags and purses; see C.1, l).