1 Scope
This standard specifies the safety specifications for cords and drawstrings on children's clothing under the age of 14. This standard does not cover the specifications of cords and drawstrings.
This standard does not apply to:
——Child use and care articles for example bibs, nappies and soother holders;
——Shoes, boots and similar footwear;
——Gloves, hats, bonnets and scarves;
——Neckties designed to be worn with a shirt or blouse;
——Belts and braces;
——Religious clothing that may be worn all the time, and celebratory clothing such as that worn at civil or religious ceremonies or regional or national festivals;
——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;
——Theatrical costumes used for theatrical performances;
——Aprons.
2 Normative References
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated reference, subsequent amendments to (excluding correction to), or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, the parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.
