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Mexx Child Safety and Quality Manual

Document ref. CQC-007 Release April 2011
Correspondence address:
Mexx International B.V.
Johan Huizingalaan 400
P.O. Box 90092
1006 BB Amsterdam
tel.: +31 (0)20 514 4000/ fax: +31 (0)20 514 3000

Document ref. CQC-007
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1. DIRECTIVE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
2. FLAMMABILITY REGULATIONS FOR CHILDREN GARMENTS. ............................................................................ 4
2.1 FLAMMABILITY RULES IN THE NETHERLANDS ...................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 FLAMMABILITY RULES FOR THE UK ...................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 MEXX FLAMMABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDRENS AND BABIES GARMENTS ............................................................... 6
3. EU CORD AND DRAWSTRINGS REGULATION FOR CHILDRENS GARMENTS.................................................. 6
3.1 DEFINITIONS.......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................................ 11
3.2.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE YOUNG CHILD ........................................................................................................................... 12
3.2.3 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OLDER CHILD OR YOUNG PERSON .............................................................................................. 18
4. EN 71 SAFETY OF TOYS .................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 MEXX REQUIREMENTS FOR SMALL PARTS IN CHILDRENS PRODUCTS .................................................................................. 24
4.1.1 ATTACHED COMPONENTS ON FINISHED GARMENTS .......................................................................................................... 24
5. TECHNICAL DOCUMENT FOR THE CE MARK FOR TOYS ..................................................................................... 26
6. CANADA CHILD SAFETY REGULATIONS ................................................................................................................... 28
6.1 MEXX CANADA BELT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................... 28
6.2 OTHER MEXX CANADA SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................. 28
7. SPECIFIC PRODUCT STANDARDS ................................................................................................................................. 29
7.1 BEACHWEAR ...................................................................................................................................................................... 29
7.2 UNDERWEAR ....................................................................................................................................................................... 30
7.3 NIGHTWEAR ........................................................................................................................................................................ 31
7.4 TOYS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
7.5 CUTLERY ............................................................................................................................................................................. 33

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1. Directive
Children have different needs and requirements regarding clothing and hardware. As they sometimes do the
unexpected and their inability to consider and foresee the consequences. For example they will cross the streets
without looking. Global laws imply the manufacturers or importers have to make sure childrens goods under
normal and foreseeable conditions of use shouldnt pose any threat to the child or others in the near proximity
of the child.
Previously we have updated the norms according to current leading child safety regulations and tried to make
the document more accessible and user friendly. Therefore we have chosen to replace excessive text for clear
and easy to understand illustrations. We strive to make the complicated regulations more accessible in order to
create a single interpretation explanation.
In this version a mandatory zipper puller torque test requirement is added in order to cover international safety
standards at its fullest. Furthermore some Canada only requirements are added which can be found in
Chapter 6. Corrected typos are highlighted in yellow.
Mexx, as a brand, has to take the responsibility on product safety and product quality. To protect the child and
make sure the garment resists wear and care.
Mexx products are without prejudice subject to applicable regulations.
The Mexx Child Safety Manual is just one part of the Mexx product requirements. For a complete package of
Mexx product requirements we refer to below listed manuals as per target group.
Target group
Mexx Manuals
Mexx Youth products
All Mexx Products
Mexx Chemical Compliance Manual

Mexx Fabric Standards
Corporate Trim Manual
Corporate Colour Manual
Mexx Care Label Guide

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2. Flammability regulations for children garments.

For children garments there are specific laws and regulations to guard the safety of the child. Any unsafe aspect of
the garment will immediately result in recalls. For example: buttons that are not secured well.
2.1 Flammability rules in The Netherlands

In May 2008 an agreement between VWA and the branch organizations became effective that specifies the
requirements on flammability of daywear.
Particular fabrics which are used as outer fabric must be tested according to ASTM test method D1230.
The fabrics which are subject for mandatory testing are:
Raised or brushed fabrics

Fabrics 88 gr/m
Exempt for testing are fabrics which contain Acrylic, Olefin, Modacrylic, Polyester, Polyamide and/or Wool or a
blend of these fibers.
Requirements and test condition
The test specimen is mounted in the specimen holder and placed in the test cabinet at an angle of 45.
Flame contact time 1 second, 19 mm above the edge of the specimen.
The time of flame spread over a distance of 127 mm must be less than 4 seconds.
2.2 Flammability rules for the UK

In the United Kingdom there are rules regarding the labeling of the level of flammability in childrens nightwear.
The following information is a summary from Nightwear and fire, a guide to nightwear safety regulations.
Childrens nightwear; i.e. garments for children over 3 months und under 13 years of age and not exceeding any
of the following maximum measurements.
Nightdresses. Chest 91cm, Length 122 cm
Dressing gowns, bath robes and similar garments: Chest 97 cm, Sleeve length 69 cm
Nightdresses, dressing gowns and similar garments commonly worn as nightwear must satisfy the flammability
performance requirements and dont need to carry a label showing whether they or not meet the flammability
standard.
Pyjamas and terry cloth toweling bathrobes dont have to comply with the flammability standard but must carry
a permanent label showing whether or not they meet the flammability standard.
Babies garments; i.e. garments exclusively for babies under 3 months and having a chest measurement not
exceeding 53 cm must carry a permanent label showing whether or not they meet the flammability standard.

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NOTE
One-piece garments with legs should be treated as childrens pyjamas, from age group 3 months until 13
years. Therefore they dont have to meet the flammability standard but must carry a label whether or not
meet the standard.
Stretch garments, which can be worn by an infant above 3 months until 13 years of age should be
treated as childrens nightwear, hence they do have to meet the standard but are exempt from having a
permanent label. If the garment has legs it should be treated as pyjamas and therefore must have a
permanent label stating whether or not meet the standard.
Garments doubling as sleeping bags and dressing gowns, which can be worn by an infant above 3
months until 13 years of age should be treated as childrens dressing gowns. Dressing gowns must meet
the standard and therefore do not have to carry a permanent label.
The performance requirements relate to the whole garment including threads, trimmings, decorations and labels.
Elastic and elastic threads used for making gathers in materials are exempt.
When nightwear is trimmed or made of synthetic fabric that melts without decomposing when ignided, can be
taken to meet flammability performance requirements. When nightwear has been treated with flame retardant
chemicals a label must appear with a warning about care taking.
Pyjamas and cotton terry toweling bathrobes, which do not meet the requirements, must carry a label with the
following words: KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE; in red letters.
Nightwear that does meet the requirements must carry a label with the following words: LOW FLAMMABILITY
TO BS5722; in black letters. Another option is LOW FLAMMABILITY TO BS 5722; in black letters followed
by the words KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE; in red letters.
All wordings must be printed in medium letters of point 10 in uppercase.
Labels showing the flammability performance must be permanent and securely sewn into the garment; this may be
on a separate label or together with other information.
Nightwear that must meet the flammability performance requirements do not need to carry a label, this is up to the
supplier.
The requirements of BS 5722
The test specimen is mounted in the specimen holder and placed in the testing device at an angle of 90.
40 mm flame
10 sec contact between flame and fabric
Over a length of 300 mm the time of the flame spread should be at least 25 sec
Over a length of 600 mm the flame should spread not faster than 50 sec
When the flame reaches the 300 or 600 mm line faster than the requirement, the garment should contain the label
KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE; in red letters.

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2.3 Mexx flammability requirements for childrens and babies garments

The Mexx flammability requirements for childrens and babies garments are a combination of applicable global
regulations. Below table indicates the flammability requirements for daywear and specific garments that can be
both used as day or nightwear. Mexx products are without prejudice subject to applicable regulations.
Garments for all age groups
Flammability rules of the Netherlands are applicable
Additional Flammability requirements

BS 5722 regulation is applicable
Babies garments; age group
< 3 months with chest
measurement < 53 cm
GMT meet BS 5722 Label low flammability to BS 5722 required

GMT fails on BS 5722 Label KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE required
BS 5722 regulation is applicable for:
Infants garments; age group

3 months till 13 yrs
One piece GMT with legs Label KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE required
Stretch GMT Must meet BS 5722 requirements
3. EU Cord and drawstrings regulation for childrens garments

There have been an alarming number of injuries and fatalities amongst children from accidents involving trailing
and protruding cords, strings, ties and such like from their clothing.
In response, the European Union published a standard in December 2004; EN 14682 to specify the requirements for
cords and drawstrings in childrens clothing. Reducing the risk of entrapment and strangulation is fundamental for
our company and therefore Mexx adopted this norm.
The cords and drawstrings regulation does not apply to:
Childcare items; e.g. nappies
Shoes, boots and similar footwear
Gloves, hats and shawls
Ties designed to wear with shirts and blouses
Belts and suspenders
Religious and ceremonial clothing
Specialized sports clothing; e.g. rugby, dancing, horse riding
Theatrical costumes

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3.1 Definitions
Find in below list the definitions as used in the EN 14682 regulation explained by illustration and text.
Childrens clothing
All clothing that due to its design, production method or sales method is
intended to be worn by children up to 14 years of age, including all clothing
intended to be worn by boys up to 182 cm tall and girls up to 176 cm tall.
Baby
Up to 6 months max 92 cm tall
Young child
Up to 7 years max 134 cm tall
Older child or young person
From 7 to 14 years
Boys: 134 182 cm tall
Girls: 134 176 cm tall
Drawstring
A cord, chain, band, lacing or ribbon

that is threaded through tunnels,
loops, shoelace openings, etc.
Intended to adjust the dimensions of
the opening (or part) of a piece of
clothing, or to close a piece of
clothing.
The sewn-in cord can be a loop with
a stopper.

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Functional cord
A cord, chain, band, lacing or ribbon

without decorative elements such as
pulls, tassels, feathers or beads, is
of a standard length and is used to
adjust the dimensions of the opening
(or part) of a piece of clothing, or to
close a piece of clothing.
Decorative cord
Non-functional cord, chain, band,

lacing or ribbon with or without
decorative elements such as pulls,
tassels, feathers or beads, is of a
standard length and is NOT used to
adjust the dimensions of the opening
(or part) of a piece of clothing, or to
close a piece of clothing.
Elastic cord
Cords that contains yarns made of

rubber or elstodiene or elasthane
polymers, etc. And which therefore
have a high degree of elasticity and
a complete or almost complete
capacity to restore to their original
(shorter) length.
Shoulder strap
A close-fitting functional cord that

passes over the shoulder and that
connects the front and the backsides
of the top of a piece of clothing.
Halter neck cord
A functional cord worn around the

back of neck leaving the shoulders
and back free.

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Sash or belt
A drawstring, functional cord or

decorative cord made of textile that
is worn tied around the waist.
Width of the cord 30 mm
Loop
A cord or band of a fixed or

adjustable length, with a curved
shape and which is attached, on
both ends, to the piece of clothing.
Stopper
An object made of wood, plastic,

metal or other material that is
attached to or fastened to a
drawstring, functional cord or
decorative cord.
Stoppers can be both functional and
non-functional.
Hood and neck area
Chest and waist area

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Below hip area
Back area

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3.2 Requirements
The EN 14682 has specific requirements for each age group which will be explained per body area in both
illustration and text in the following paragraphs.
3.2.1 General requirements
Free ends of
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drawstrings
functional cords
sashes and tied belts
Bulky ends are not allowed
If drawstrings allowed
At least 1 bartack equidistant from exit

points
Fixed loops
Max. Circumference 75 mm
Max. Length 75 mm
Zip puller
Max. Length incl. embellishment

75 mm

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3.2.2 Requirements for the young child
Hood and neck area < 7 yrs, up to 134 cm

Drawstrings
Not allowed
Functional cord
Not allowed
Decorative cord
Not allowed
Adjusting tabs
Allowed, max. length 75 mm

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Hood and neck area < 7 yrs, up to 134 cm
Shoulderstraps
Allowed; 1 continuous length attached

to back and front.
Halter neck styles
No loose ends
Other stitched embellishments

on the shoulders
Free ends max. 75 mm

Loops max. circumference 75 mm

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Waist area < 7 yrs, up to 134 cm
Drawstrings with free ends
Measured flat: max. 140 mm

Adapted to size: 280 mm
Drawstrings with No free ends
Adapted to size:
max. loop circumference 280 mm
Functional cord
Max. length 140 mm
Decorative cord
Max. length 140 mm

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Waist area < 7 yrs, up to 134 cm

Tied belt / sash
to be tied at the front
From the point to be tied:

max. 360 mm length
Minimum belt width: 30 mm
Below hip area < 7 yrs, up to 134 cm

Below the crotch
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drawstrings
functional cords
decorative cords
Must not hang below the hem.

Must lie flat against the garment when
tightened or fastened.
Ankle area
-
drawstrings
functional cords
decorative cords
Must be totally inside the garment.

Cords must lie flat on the garment.
Ankle area
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Allowed
stirrups
Cords must lie flat on the garment in

relaxed position.

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Below hip area < 7 yrs, up to 134 cm

Ankle area
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Max. length 140 mm, must not hang

below the hem.
Adjusting tabs
Back area < 7 yrs, up to 134 cm

Drawstrings
Must not emerge from the back
Functional cords
Not to be tied at the back
Decorative cords
Tied belt / sash

to be tied at the back

max. 360 mm length
When untied: must not hang below
the hem

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Sleeves < 7 yrs, up to 134 cm

Long sleeves
-
drawstrings
functional cords
decorative cords
Must be totally inside when fastened
Long sleeves
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Max. length 100 mm
Adjusting tabs
Must not hang below the hem
Short sleeves
-
drawstrings
functional cords
decorative cords
Max. length 75 mm when sleeve is

open at its largest and laid flat
Short sleeves must end above the elbow. Any longer sleeve will be regarded as a long sleeve.

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3.2.3 Requirements for the older child or young person

Hood and neck area 7 yrs, up to 176/182 cm
Drawstrings
No free ends
No protruding loop when flat.
When adjusted to size: max
circumference 150 mm
Functional cord
Max. length 75 mm.

Elastic cords not allowed
Decorative cord
Max. length 75 mm.

Elastic cords not allowed
Adjusting tabs
Allowed, max. length 75 mm

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Hood and neck area 7 yrs, up to 176/182 cm
Shoulder straps
Free ends allowed: max length

140 mm from knotting point
Fixed loops max. 75 mm in
circumference.
Elastic cords are allowed
Halter neck styles
No loose ends
Elastic cords are allowed

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Waist area > 7 yrs, up to 176/182 cm
Drawstrings with free ends
Measured flat: max. 140 mm

Adapted to size: 280 mm
Drawstrings with No free ends
Adapted to size:
max. loop circumference 280 mm
Functional cord
Max. length 140 mm
Decorative cord
Max. length 140 mm

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Waist area > 7 yrs, up to 176/182 cm

Tied belt / sash
to be tied at the front

max. 360 mm length
Sleeves >7 yrs, up to 176/182 cm

Long sleeves
-
drawstrings
functional cords
decorative cords
Must be totally inside when fastened
Long sleeves
-
Max. length 100 mm
Adjusting tabs
Must not hang below the hem

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Sleeves >7 yrs, up to 176/182 cm

Short sleeves
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drawstrings
functional cords
decorative cords
Max. length 140 mm when sleeve is

open at its largest and laid flat
Short sleeves must end above the elbow. Any longer sleeve will be regarded as a long sleeve.
Other parts which are previously not addressed Drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords should have a
max. length of 140 mm when the garment is open at its largest.

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4. EN 71 Safety of toys
In 1974, the EEC Commission agreed to progress a proposal to introduce a community-wide directive to cover the
safety of toys. This would have set out all the technical specifications to achieve this. However in 1985, the
commission decided on a new approach to technical harmonization and standards (set out in council directive
85/c 136/01) with the aim of setting out the essential safety requirements and calling up harmonized standards,
compliance which should ensure that these requirements were met. Accordingly, a mandate was given to the
European Committee for Standardization CEN to publish standards to cover mechanical and physical hazards,
flammability and chemical and electrical properties. Subsequently, the first of these standards was published in
1988 but these have been (and are) regularly updated and as at January 2002, the following are the current
standards:
The norm contains 11 parts
Part 1. Mechanical and physical properties
Part 2. Flammability
Part 3. Migration of metal parts
Part 4. Chemistry sets
Part 5. Chemical toys
Part 6. Graphical age warning symbol
Part 7. Finger paints
Part 8. Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use
Part 9. Organic chemical compounds; requirements
Part 10. Organic chemical compounds; sample preparation and extraction
Part 11. Organic chemical compounds; methods of analysis
Additional: EN50088:1996. Electrical properties
The standard applies to all toys for children up to the age of 14 years, but have special requirements for warnings
for children of various ages within this category, and in particular, warnings for toys that are deemed to be
unsuitable for children under 36 months. EN 71-6 gives an alternative symbol for such warnings in the place of
text.
EN 71-1 Small parts regulation
Definition of a
Small part
Any part that fits in the small parts cylinder
smaller than 6 mm must withhold 50 N

Trim pull test
equal to 6 mm must withhold 50 N

bigger than 6 mm must withhold 90 N
Beads, embellishments, precious

stones, pompons and any other
small part attached to a childrens
product.

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4.1 Mexx requirements for small parts in childrens products

Mexx requirements on small parts are based on British Standard 7907 Code of practice for the design and
manufacture of childrens clothing to promote mechanical safety and Liz Claiborne requirements on stonewash for
baby and childrens garments. Some requirements are listed as recommendation in the BS 7909 which Mexx have
adopted as mandatory requirement.
4.1.1 Attached components on finished garments

4.1.1.1 Buttons and snapfasteners
Referring to BS 7907 below guidelines must be followed when using buttons and snapfasteners on baby and
childrens garments.
Detachment of small parts attached to
Not allowed. Bulk produced garments must comply with
below indicated requirements.
Largest dimension > 3 mm but < 6 mm Must pass trimpull
test according to BS 7907 with button box or diamant upper
and lower grip. Attachment strength min. 50N.
Garments for children, all ages
Largest dimension > 6 mm and fits in small parts cylinder

Must pass trimpull test according to BS 7907 with button box
or diamant upper and lower grip. Attachment strength min.
90N.
Attachment of buttons by lock stitch only.
Mandatory testing in Bulk stage.
4.1.1.2 Beads, bows, sequins and similar components

Referring to BS 7907 below guidelines must be followed when using beads, bows, sequins and similar components
for decoration on baby and childrens garments.
Small parts attached to

Garments for children < 36 months
Not allowed
Garments for children of 36 months and up
Not preferred, but allowed. Bulk produced garments must

comply with below indicated requirements.
Mandatory testing in Initial, PD and Bulk stage.

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Small part types and requirements

Attachment by lockstitch machine only.
To keep the sequin flat to the fabric the sequin must be
attached with a minimum of 3 stitches in opposite direction.
Sequins and similar components
Must pass wash test according to BS 7907 annex C.

Beads, bows and similar components
Must pass trimpull test according to BS 7907 with button box.

Largest dimension < 3mm Must pass wash test according
to BS 7907 annex C.
Largest dimension > 3 mm but < 6 mm Must pass trimpull
test according to BS 7907 with diamant upper and lower
grip. Attachment strength min. 50N.
Heat fixed, glued on and/or

diamants/strass stones
Largest dimension > 6 mm and fits in small parts cylinder

Must pass trimpull test according to BS 7907 with diamant
upper and lower grip. Attachment strength min. 90N.
Vendor must ensure consistency in application process by
documented procedure. Component suppliers guidelines for
attachment of these items with regard to temperature, time
and pressure must be followed and documented.
Small parts used for the finishing of

Pumice stones are not allowed.
Stone Washed baby and childrens wear
Rubber balls > 32 mm + enzymes can be used to achieve

similar stone wash effects. Other alternatives e.g. stones,
balls or else must be > 32 mm.
4.1.1.3 Zipper pullers

Since the BS7907 is not providing a test method for puller torque resistance Mexx adopted the ASTM D2061.
The ASTM D2160 Torque test is mandatory for all Youth styles from March 2011 onwards.
Mandatory zipper + puller configuration test package
Attachment strength Pull test
Test according to BS7907

button box or diamant upper and
lower grip
Requirement: min. 90N
Attachment strength Torque test
Test according to ASTM D2061-7
Requirement: min. 4 in/lbs

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5. Technical document for the CE mark for toys

The European Union (consisting of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland,
Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom) has set up rules for selling certain types of
products within the EU. For example, there are rules for medical devices, machines with moving parts, electronic
devices, etc. If you want to sell a product in one of these categories anywhere in the European Union, your product
must meet the standards set by the rules. If your product meets the standards, it can bear a CE marking and be sold
in the EU.
CE stands for Conformit Europenne, which is French for "European Conformity." A product in one of the
controlled product categories cannot legally be sold in the EU unless it has passed the tests to receive the CE
marking.
For a company trying to sell a product, getting a CE marking makes things much easier because it means you can
sell the product anywhere in the EU. In the United States, electronic device manufacturers need to meet the same
sort of requirements to get FCC approval.
A technical file must be compiled by the manufacturer or his authorised representative established in the
Community for all PPE (personal protective equipment) prior to its being placed on the market. The format and
content of the file will vary according to the type of PPE; level of risk being protected against; method of
manufacture of the PPE to which it relates (i.e. against specified harmonised standards or against other technical
specifications), etc. Schedule 3 of the Regulations lists the technical documentation, which must be supplied by the
manufacturer before placing an item of PPE on the market. The technical file is a major element of this
documentation.
Information to be supplied in Technical Documentation for all PPE
The documentation referred to in regulation 11 of the Regulations must comprise all relevant data on the means
used by the manufacturer to ensure that the PPE complies with the basic health & safety requirements relating to it.
It may therefore contain the following:
description of and/or sample of the PPE to which the file relates;
list of the basic health and safety requirements relating to the PPE in question and the means used to satisfy
these requirements, including:
o details of any harmonised European standards employed, in full or in part, in the PPEs
manufacture;
o details of any other national or other standards, or recognized specifications, employed in full or in
part in the PPEs manufacture;
o any other technical specifications taken into account;
performance characteristics and details of intended use.
In case of PPE of other than of simple design, this documentation must also contain :
1.
the manufacturers technical file comprising of
(a) overall and detailed plans of the PPE in question, together with, where appropriate particulars
of the calculations employed in the design of the PPE; and the results of the tests of any
prototype of the PPE in question, which are necessary to verify its compliance with the
relevant basic health and safety requirements;
(b) a complete list of the basic health and safety requirements, national standards (if any) and other
technical specifications taken into account in its design;
2.
a description of the control and test facilities used in the manufacturers plant to check compliance
of PPE units with the relevant national standards, or other relevant technical specifications and to
maintain the quality of production; and
3.
a copy of the information notice referred to in paragraph 1.4 of Annex II of the Directive as applied
by Schedule 2 of the Regulations.
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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The manufacturers EC declaration of conformity is a declaration in the form set out in Schedule 5 of the
Regulations (which corresponds to Annex VI of the Directive) or in a form substantially to the like effect. It is
prepared by the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the Community, certifying that the
PPE covered by it is in conformity with the Directives requirements. This form is reproduced below for ease of
reference.
MODEL EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The manufacturer or his authorised representative established in the
Community(1):.......................................................................................................
declares that the new PPE described hereafter(2)
.............................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................
is in conformity with the provisions of Council Directive 89/686/EEC and, where
such is the case, with the national standard transposing harmonized standard
No..................(for the PPE referred to in Article 8(3))
is identical to the PPE which is the subject of EC certificate of conformity
No..................issued by(3)(4)..................................................................................
............................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................
is subject to the procedure set out in Article 11 point A or point B(4) of Directive
89/686/EEC under the supervision of the approved body(3)..............................
...............................................................................................................................
Done
at.......................................................,on................................................................
...............................Signature(5)

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6. Canada Child Safety regulations

6.1 Mexx Canada belt safety requirements
Health Canada recommend that tied belts (functional or non functional) on children's clothing should be tacked at
the back or on the 2 sides. This way will not allow the child to remove the belts and play with it.
Mexx Canada belt safety requirements
Tied belts or sashes made of fabric
Permanently fixed at Centre Back or at both sides.
Tied belts made of other material

Temporarily fixed with a plastic pin at Centre Back
Belts with buckles
6.2 Other Mexx Canada safety requirements

In contrary to the EU regulation where hanger loops are allowed only when a warning label is used, Canada
banned the hanger loop in all childrens wear. Hanger loops are used to prevent the garment for falling off the
hanger.

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7. Specific product standards

7.1 Beachwear
Test:
Pilling (ICI-pilling-box)
Judge by double jersey scale.
Pilling2 (Martindale)
Carelabel
Shrinkage after washing
Machine wash 40C line dry3
Commercial dry clean
Residual elongation (Fryma)4
Fixed load 1.4 kg
Spirality after washing
Physical Performance
Norm:
Standard:
ISO 12945-1
18.000
revolutions1
Knitted fabrics
4
ISO 12945-2
2.000
turns
Woven fabrics
4
Dimensional Stability
ISO 3758
Test-results according to carelabel.
ISO 6330
2%
Warp and weft
ISO 6330
+2% - 5% length and width
ISO 6330 5A
3%
ISO 3175
2%
length and width
BS 4952
+ 6%
length and width
Mexx test method5

3%
length
Colour Fastness
Rubbing dry
ISO 105-X12
stain: 4
stain: 3-4
specific requirements6
Rubbing wet
ISO 105-X12
stain: 3-4
stain: 2-3
Washing
ISO 105-C06
4
Dry cleaning
ISO 105-D01
4
Perspiration
ISO 105-E04
stain: 4
change: 4
Light (Xenon machine)7
ISO105-B02
4
light hours
Judge by TL83 (shop light) and D65 (daylight)
Water
ISO 105-E01
4
Bleaching
ISO 105-N01
4
Chlorinated water
ISO 105-E03
4
Salt water
ISO 105-E02
4
Colourfastness to Saliva
DIN 53160
No change Only for 0-36 months
Non-chlorine bleach8
AATCC172
4
Cross staining for contrasting colours not accepted.
Other
Flammability
16 CFR 1610
>3.5 sec
flame spread
Electro Static
DIN 54345 (part 1)
109
ohm
Snagging9
JIS L-1058
5.000
revolutions
Method D-2
4
Bursting Strength
ISO 13938-2
200
kpa/50 cm2
D 80 mm. / 50 sq.cm.
170
kpa/50cm2
10
11
Abrasion (Loss in mass)
ISO 12947-2
<5%
Button center pull test
BS 4162
No cracks, chips
For Childrens items, as
or breakage
well beads and sequins
For wool; woolblends or viscose the requirement is 10.800 revolutions.

Accepted test-method: ASTM P 4970
3
Mexx Mini Baby: tumbling dry / For non-washable items, the requirements of shrinkage and fastness are not demanded.
4
Applies to stretch fabrics.
5
See Mexx Fabric Manual / Only applies to knitted constructions.
6
Dark colour dyes and prints / fade out effect design / denim (indigo) dyes and prints / pigment dyes and prints / pile fabrics (velvet, corduroy, plush, terry).
7
4=32-40 light hours, only for swimwear / 16-17 light hours: general standard woven and knit./ Turquoise and neon colours 2-3 accepted upon Mexx
approval.
8
Test only applies for USA orders
9
Mainly applies to fabrics with filament yarn and/or loose construction.
10
Esp. for velour, chenille, corduroy and flock/ test report must include loss in mass(Test method describes the number of turns).
11
The percentage is dependable on the product
2

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7.2 Underwear
Test:
Carelabel
Fixed load 1.4 kg
Norm:
Standard:
ISO 12945-2
2.000
Turns For knitted fabrics
4
ISO 12945-2
2.000
Turns For woven fabrics
4
ISO 3758
ISO 6330
ISO 6330 5A
3%
Warp and weft
ISO 3175
2%
Warp and weft
BS 4952
+ 6%
Warp and weft
Mexx test method16

3%
instead of length
Colour Fastness
Rubbing dry
ISO 105-X12
stain: 4
stain: 3-4
Rubbing wet
ISO 105-X12
stain: 3-4
stain: 2-3
Washing
ISO 105-C06
4
Dry cleaning
ISO 105-D01
4
Perspiration
ISO 105-E04
stain: 4
change: 4
Light (Xenon machine)18
ISO105-B02
4
light hours
Judge by TL83 (shop light) and D65 (daylight)
Water
ISO 105-E01
4
Bleaching
ISO 105-N01
4
Chlorinated water
ISO 105-E03
4
DIN 53160
No change
Only for 0-36 months
AATCC172
4
Other
Flammability
16 CFR 1610
>3.5 sec
flame spread
Electro Static
DIN 54345 (part 1)
109
ohm
Snagging20
JIS L-1058
5.000
revolutions
Method D-2
4
Bursting Strength
ISO 13938-2
200
kpa/50 cm2
D 80 mm. / 50 sq.cm.
170
kpa/50cm2
21
22
Abrasion (Loss in mass)
BS 5690
<5%
BS 4162
No cracks,
For Childrens items, as well
chips or
beads and sequins
breakage
12

14
15
16
17
Dark colour dyes and prints / fade out effect design / denim (indigo) dyes and prints / pigment dyes and prints / pile fabrics (velvet, corduroy, plush, terry).
18
4=32-40 light hours, only for swimwear / 16-17 light hours: general standard woven and knit./ Turquoise and neon colours 2-3 accepted upon Mexx
approval.
19
20
21
22
13

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7.3 Nightwear
Test:
Pilling (ICI-pilling-box)
Judge by double jersey scale.
Seam slippage25
Carelabel
Fixed load 1.4 kg
Rubbing dry
Rubbing wet31
Washing
Dry cleaning
Perspiration
Water
Flammability
Flammability Childrens
Sleepwear
Electro Static
Snagging33
Bursting Strength
D 80 mm. / 50 sq.cm.
Abrasion (Loss in mass)34
Norm:
Standard:
ISO 12945-1
18.000
revolutions23
Knitted fabrics
4
ISO 12945-2
2.000
turns
Woven fabrics
4
ISO 13936-1
12daN/6mm daN/mm
Pantweight26
Shirtweight27
8daN/6mm
daN/mm
ISO 3758
ISO 6330
+ 2% -5%
Length and width
2%
Warp and weft
ISO 6330 5A
3%
ISO 3175
2%
length and width
2%
Warp and weft
BS 4952
+ 6%
length and width
+ 3%
Warp and weft
Mexx test method30
3%
Colour Fastness
ISO 105-X12
stain: 4
ISO 105-X12
stain: 3-4
ISO 105-E01
4
ISO 105-D01
4
ISO 105-E04
stain: 4
change: 4
ISO 105-E01
4
length
DIN 53160
No change
AATCC172
4
Other
16 CFR 1610
>3.5 sec
flame spread
16 CFR 1615 / 1616
< 7 inch
Char length
DIN 54345 (part 1)
JIS L-1058
Method D-2
ISO 13938-2
ISO 12947-2
BS 4162
109
5.000
4
200
170
<5%35
No cracks,
chips or
breakage
ohm
revolutions
kpa/50 cm2
kpa/50cm2
For Childrens items, as well
beads and sequins
23
For wool; woolblends or viscose the requirement is 10.800 revolutions.

25
Mainly applies to shirtweight fabric fabrics of delicate construction and tight fit garments.
26
Fabrics > 200 gr/m2 tight fit.
27
Fabrics < 200 gr/m2 loose fit.
28
29
30
31
Rubbing Fastness will not be assessed if the other fastness meet Mexx Quality Standards.
32
33
34
35
24

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7.4 Toys
Test:
Standard:
General safety
Flammability
EN71 part 2
Comply with the
norm
Mechanical and physical properties EN71 part 1
Comply with the
norm
Migration of certain elements
EN71 part 3
Comply with the
norm
Graphical age warning symbol
EN71 part 6
Comply with the
norm
Organic chemical compounds;
EN71 part 9
Comply with the
norm
requirements
Pilling (ici pillingbox)
ISO 12945-1
18.000
4
ISO 12945-2
2.000
4
ISO 6330
+ 2% -5%
2%
Abrasion
AATCC93
<5%
Bursting Strength
ISO 13938-1
200
D 80 mm./ 50 sq.cm.
170
CE Mark
Council Directive 88/
378/ EEC
BS 4162
No cracks, chips
or breakage
DIN 53160
No change
Physical hazards
Hazardous products act Noise emitting
< 100db
Physical hazards
Hazardous products act No seeds as
stuffings
Bio availability a day
Antimony
0,2 mg
378/ EEC
Arsenic
0,1 mg
378/ EEC
Barium
25,0 mg
378/ EEC
Cadmium
0,6 mg
378/ EEC
Chromium
0,3 mg
378/ EEC
Lead
0,7 mg
378/ EEC
Mercury
0,5 mg
378/ EEC
Selenium
5,0 mg
378/ EEC
Actinolite
Canadian Law
0,0 mg
Anthopyllite
Canadian Law
0,0 mg
Crysotile
Canadian Law
0,0 mg
Amosite
Canadian Law
0,0 mg
Crocidolite
Canadian Law
0,0 mg
Cummingtonite
Canadian Law
0,0 mg
Tremolite
Canadian Law
0,0 mg
Any type of Asbestos
Canadian Law
0,0 mg
36
Norm:
Revolutions- knitted fabrics

Turns- woven fabrics
Length and width
Warp and weft
Kpa/50 cm
Kpa/50 cm
Exempt are babies dummies
and fashion jewellery


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7.5 Cutlery
Test:
Norm:
Standard:
Cutlery and Flatware

ISO 4481- 1977
Material and articles in contact with ISO 8442-1 1977
foodstuffs
Accelerated Aging
Mexx test standard 6 +
7
Impact resistance
21 CFR Part 801.410
Follow norm
Follow norm
No change
High humidity and dry oven
No cracks

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2. Flammability regulations for children garments.

2.1 Flammability rules in The Netherlands

Raised or brushed fabrics

2.2 Flammability rules for the UK

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2.3 Mexx flammability requirements for childrens and babies garments

Flammability rules of the Netherlands are applicable

Additional Flammability requirements

GMT meet BS 5722 Label low flammability to BS 5722 required

Infants garments; age group

3. EU Cord and drawstrings regulation for childrens garments

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Up to 6 months max 92 cm tall

Up to 7 years max 134 cm tall

Older child or young person

A cord, chain, band, lacing or ribbon

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A cord, chain, band, lacing or ribbon

Non-functional cord, chain, band,

Cords that contains yarns made of

A close-fitting functional cord that

Halter neck cord

A functional cord worn around the

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A drawstring, functional cord or

A cord or band of a fixed or

An object made of wood, plastic,

Hood and neck area

Chest and waist area

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Below hip area

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3.2.1 General requirements

sashes and tied belts

Bulky ends are not allowed

At least 1 bartack equidistant from exit

Max. Length incl. embellishment

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3.2.2 Requirements for the young child

Hood and neck area < 7 yrs, up to 134 cm

Allowed, max. length 75 mm

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Allowed; 1 continuous length attached

Halter neck styles

Other stitched embellishments

Free ends max. 75 mm

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Drawstrings with free ends

Measured flat: max. 140 mm

Drawstrings with No free ends

Max. length 140 mm

Max. length 140 mm

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