Are there any British Standards or Code of Practice covering the safety of clothing?
BS 7907:1997 is a Code of Practice which gives recommendations for the materials, design and manufacture of children’s clothing. BS EN 14682: 2004 is a Standard which sets out the specification for cords and drawstrings in children’s clothing. You should check the latest position in respect of Standards and Codes of Practice with BSI –see Useful Addresses below. Q6. What happens if a piece of children’s clothing is found to be unsafe? Day-to-day enforcement of safety legislation is the responsibility of local authority trading standards officers who have the necessary powers to take action if they believe a product to be unsafe. They can suspend unsafe products and if necessary prosecute the supplier. Q7. What do I do if I believe that a garment my child has is unsafe? You should contact your local Trading Standards Department – see ‘Enquiries’ below. Q8. Do I have to submit the clothing I intend to supply for testing? This is a commercial decision for you – the Regulations do not requ
