Section Title Requirement Remark A LABELING REGULATION -- B FIBRE CONTENT REGULATION -- C CASHMERE LABELING COSTCO STANDARD (PRE-PRODUCTION TESTING) -- D FLAMMABILITY REGULATION -- E CPSIA & CA PROP 65 SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATION Refer to Costco Protocol HL-1002 & HL-1001 F DRAWSTRING REQUIREMENT REGULATION G OTHER COMPONENTS TEST REGULATION H TOXIC ELEMENTS IN PACKAGING REGULATION Refer to Costco I J MATERIALS SUBSTANCES OF VERY HIGH CONCERN (SVHC) TAIWAN GARMENT AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES / WEARING APPAREL, UNDERWEAR, JUMPERS, SWIMWEAR, TOWELS AND BEDDINGS REGULATION REGULATION Protocol HL-13001 Refer to Costco Protocol HL-1006 K KOREA REGULATIONS REGULATION -- L ANALYTICAL TESTS REGULATION/COSTCO STANDARD -- M MOULD PREVENTION UNIT COSTCO STANDARD -- N GREEN DOT LOGO COSTCO STANDARD -- O KIRKLAND SIGNATURE LOGO COSTCO STANDARD -- P GOTS Certified Goods COSTCO STANDARD Q PRICING AND ADDITIONAL NOTE (ASIA & US) -- -- -- Page 1 of 58
REVISION HISTORY Protocol Version Description of Change Revised By / SL-5004-0 Initial Release Joyce Ho / Nov-7-2012 SL-5004-1 1. Adding REACH Phthalates / Flame Retardant / PFOS Joyce Ho / 2. Adding Korea Regulation Supplementary Protocol test line Nov-29-2012 3. Fibre Content was splitted from Section A 4. Section D Construction/ Workmanship changed to Drawstring Requirement SL-5004-2 1. Small Parts Attachment Strength (Adults) was deleted and moved to SL-2307 Joyce Ho / Dec-12-2012 SL-5004-3 1. Updates UK Fibre Regulation to Regulation (EU) No. 1007/2011 Joyce Ho / 2. Add remark for UK for Phthalates, PFOS & Flame Dec-27-2012 Retardants Test SL-5004-4 1. Modify test method for Merino Wool Requirement Joyce Ho / 2. Add Superfine Merino Wool Requirement Jan-22-2013 SL-5004-5 1. Revise SL-5004-4 revision Date Joyce Ho / Apr-29-2013 SL-5004-6 1. Adding Formaldehyde requirement for leather Joyce Ho / Jun-10-2013 SL-5004-7 1. Adding Costco Cashmere Labeling Requirement (Pre- Joyce Ho / Production Testing) Jun-11-2013 SL-5004-8 1. Fibre Content Section: Joyce Ho / Adding Heathers (regardless of claims) Test all colors for all Jun-21-2013 countries SL-5004-9 1. Children Drawstring Requirement: Joyce Ho / Revise Age Grade requirement per Costco requested Jun-24-2013 SL-5004-10 1. Add Canada Children Drawstring Requirement Joyce Ho / 2. Add Japan Recycle Labeling Requirement Sep-3-2013 SL-5004-11 1. Revised UK care label according to Costco standard Joyce Ho / 2. Revised CAN flammability regulation Nov-13-2013 SL-5004-12 1. Add requirement for Spain / France market Joyce Ho / Dec-23-2013 SL-5004-13 Per Costco requested: 1. Revise in Formaldehyde Test to follow Japan method and requirement for US/CN/MX/UK/AUS/FR/SP 2. Combine KR Protocol SL-5006 into SL-5004 3. Combine TW Protocol SL-5002 into SL-5004 4. Add Flame Retardant (TCEP) requirement for US 5. Add PAH requirement for UK/France/Spain 6. Revise ph Value testline Date Joyce Ho / Mar-18-2014 SL-5004-14 1. Add Azo Dye testline for AU region Joyce Ho / Apr-07-2014 Approved By / Date Becky Berg/ Nov-7-2012 Becky Berg/ Nov-29-2012 Becky Berg/ Dec-12-2012 Becky Berg/ Dec-31-2012 Becky Berg/ Jan-22-2013 Becky Berg/ Apr-29-2013 Becky Berg/ Jun-10-2013 Becky Berg/ Jun-11-2013 Becky Berg/ Jun-21-2013 Becky Berg/ Jun-24-2013 Becky Berg/ Sep-3-2013 Becky Berg/ Nov-13-2013 Becky Berg/ Jan-14-2014 Becky Berg / Mar-18-2014 Becky Berg / Apr-07-2014 Page 2 of 58
REVISION HISTORY Protocol Version Description of Change Revised By / SL-5004-15 1. Modified testline of Cashmere Fibre Content Test Joyce Ho / May-15-2014 SL-5004-16 1. Revise ph value test line per Costco requested 2. Add Canada flame retardant requirement Date Joyce Ho / Jul-01-2014 SL-5004-17 1. Merge US and Canada Drawstrings (by Louann Spirito) Joyce Ho / 2. Add Leather ph Requirement Nov-11-2014 SL-5004-18 1. Revised leather ph Requirement Joyce Ho / Dec-31-2014 SL-5004-19 1. Revise SCCP requirement 2. Revise Taiwan care label requirement 3. Revise Korea requirement Joyce Ho / Jan-07-2015 SL-5004-20 1. Add Silica Gel Pack Warning (Costco Standard) Joyce Ho / Jan-16-2015 SL-5004-21 1. Update EU Children Drawstring Standard EN 14682-2014 Joyce Ho / Jan-22-2015 SL-5004-22 1. Modify Silica Gel Pack Warning (Costco Standard) 2. Add Japan Children Drawstring requirement (Costco Standard) 3. Add sharp point/edges requirement SL-5004-23 1. Add Small Parts / Sharp Point & Sharp Edges 2. New Flame Retardant requirement for US and CAN 3. New Azo Dye requirement for Japan 4. Green Dot Logo (For UK / France / Spain) 5. Mould Prevention Unit and Silica Gel Pack Warning Requirement 6. Add additional requirement information for KR Small Part Test SL-5004-24 1. Update Fiber Content Label for Mexico 2. Revise Care Label for Mexico 3. Add remark in Registration Documentation (For Utah only) 4. Add Law Label Review testline 5. Delete the remark for Style n 6. Add remark in Japan Children Drawstring requirement (Costco Standard) 7. Recode the Canada regulation for Small part, sharp point and sharp edges 8. Revise Korea requirement for Nickel release 9. Revise ph requirement 10. Add remark in PFOS 11. Revise the test method "Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons" 12. Revise MOULD PREVENTION UNIT & SILICA GEL PACK 13. Add Kirkland Signature Logo 14. Delete price (please refer to separate price document for detail) Joyce Ho / Jan-27-2015 Joyce Ho / Apr- 10-2015 Nikita Leung / Jul-27-2015 Approved By / Date Becky Berg / May-15-2014 Becky Berg / Jul-01-2014 Becky Berg / Nov-11-2014 Becky Berg / Dec-31-2014 Becky Berg / Jan-07-2015 Becky Berg / Jan-16-2015 Becky Berg / Jan-22-2015 Becky Berg / Jan-27-2015 Becky Berg / Apr-15-2015 Becky Berg / Aug-19-2015 Page 3 of 58
REVISION HISTORY Protocol Version Description of Change Revised By / SL-5004-25 1. Update Azo test method for Japan 2. Added lead requirement for UK, FR and SP 3. Update US state requirement on flame retardant 4. Update Canada Mercury requirement 5. Update nickel release method for UK, FR and SP 6. Revise Green dot requirement to for SP only SL-5004-26 1. Update effective date of MX labeling standard 2. Korea requirement updated 3. Japan Safety Standard for Cords and Drawstrings on Children s Clothing updated 4. Requirement on Washington Children's Safe Products Act added 5. Green dot requirement for FR and SP Date Eric Ho / Sept-21-2015 Eric Ho / Mar-2-2016 SL-5004-27 1. Revised small part, sharp point / edge requirement Eric Ho / Apr-22-2016 SL-5004-28 1. Update flame retardant requirement (HBCDD) for UK, FR and Eric Ho / SP May-30-2016 2. Add requirement for GOTS certified goods SL-5004-29 1. Update SCCP requirement for EU 2. Update Mexico fiber labeling regulation 3. Add Iceland requirement Eric Ho / July-11-2016 Approved By / Date Becky Berg / Oct-14-2015 Becky Berg / Mar-10-2016 Brad Berryman / Apr-2-2016 Becky Berg / June-7-2016 Becky Berg / July-15-2016 Page 4 of 58
Section A LABELING REGULATION LABELING Fiber Content Label USA FTC 16 CFR 303 MEXICO NMX-A-2076- INNTEX-2013 and NMX-A- 6938-INNTEX- 2013 Label must be visible at point of sale, Per FTC 16 CFR 303. All garments containing natural or limitation fur, regardless of price, must be labeled with the terms Real Fur or Faux Fur per FTC 16 CFR 301. Visible at point of sale. Generic fiber name must be in Spanish and permanently sewn into each garment. Reference NOM-004-SCFI-2006 CANADA CTLA, TL & AR TAIWAN & KOREA JAPAN CLL / HGQLL Label must be visible at point of sale, permanently attached and bilingual (English and French). (Refer to applicable sections of the Canadian Textile Labeling Act and Textile Labeling and Advertising Regulations). Label must be visible at point of sale Label must be visible at point of sale, Per Care Labeling Law for Domestic Articles and Household Goods Quality Labeling Law UK / Iceland Label must be visible at point of sale Care Label France Spain Australia USA FTC 16 CFR 423 Label must be visible at point of sale Wording must be in English & French Label must be visible at point of sale Wording must be in English & Spanish Label must be visible at point of sale, Per Australian/New Zealand Standard, AS/NZS 2622:1996 (Textile products - Fiber content labeling) Must be sewn in permanently to neck, waist or side seam of garment, Per FTC 16CFR 423, either symbol or instruction is acceptable. For additional labeling requirements and warnings against the use of agents or treatments known to cause deterioration of flame resistance, refer to CPSC 16 CFR, Parts 1615 and 1616. In all cases, the labels must be permanent, legible & conspicuous. Page 5 of 58
MEXICO NOM-004-SCFI- 2006 CANADA CAN/CGSB- 86.1 TAIWAN Commodity labeling law article 11 KOREA Korean Quality Control Law JAPAN CLL / HGQLL UK / Iceland France Spain Must be permanently sewn into each garment. Care label must include all four of the following: Washing: including method, water temperature and soap or detergent Drying: including wringing or not, sun or shade, hung or flat, dryer type and setting Ironing: Iron setting or no ironing Bleaching instructions: use or not of chloride or other whiteners. Written instructions in Spanish or symbols that are indicated in NMX-A-240. If other symbols are used, Spanish language must also be included. Per Reference NOM-004-SCFI-2006, either symbol or instruction is acceptable. Label must remain legible and be permanently attached in a reasonably conspicuous area. Canadian, ASTM or ISO care symbols may be used. Wording to supplement symbols must be in English & French. Refer to National Standard of Canada -Care Labeling of Textiles, CAN/CGSB-86.1, latest version, either symbol or instruction is acceptable. Must be sewn in permanently to neck, waist or side seam of garment. Care label should be expressed mainly in terms of symbols, but it could be accompanied with description of letters when it is necessary Must be sewn in permanently to neck, waist or side seam of garment. Per Korean Quality Control Law, either symbol or instruction is acceptable. Must be sewn in permanently to neck, waist or side seam of garment, Per Care Labeling Law for Domestic Articles and Household Goods Quality Labeling Law, Symbol must be present. Must be sewn in permanently to neck, waist or side seam of garment. Care Symbol must be present according to Costco standard Must be sewn in permanently to neck, waist or side seam of garment. Care Symbol must be present according to Costco standard Wording to supplement symbols must be in English & French Must be sewn in permanently to neck, waist or side seam of garment. Care Symbol must be present according to Costco standard Wording to supplement symbols must be in English & Spanish Page 6 of 58
Australia Must be permanently attached to article, written in English; legible; appropriate and adequate for the care of the article so that when followed the article is not damaged; and accessible to the consumer at point of sale. Where care instructions are not accessible at the point of sale because of packaging, folding or display, additional labelling is required. The same care instructions that appear on the article must be provided in one of the following ways: (1) on the outer packaging; (2) on a removable label or ticket attached to the article; or (3) as a pamphlet accompanying the article. Of Origin RN Or WPL Or Mfr Name Or CA Or RFC Or PL Manufacturer/ Importer information USA FTC 19 CFR 134 MEXICO NOM-004-SCFI- 2006 CANADA CTLA, TL & AR TAIWAN & KOREA JAPAN HGQLL Must Be Present Per FTC 19 CFR 134.11 Must be in Spanish and permanently sewn into each garment. Reference NOM-004-SCFI-2006 May be disclosed per applicable Sections of Canadian Textile Labeling Act and Textile Labeling and Advertising Regulations. Must Be Present Must Be Present Per Prevention of Unjustifiable Premium and Misbranding Articles / Household Goods Quality Labeling Law UK / Iceland Must Be Present France Must Be Present in English & French Spain Must Be Present in English & Spanish Australia Must Be Present Per Australia Trade Practices Act 1974 USA FTC MEXICO NOM-004-SCFI- 2006 CANADA CTLA JAPAN Taiwan Per FTC, must indicate an RN number, WPL number, OR identification of Manufacturer, Wholesaler, Importer or Retailer Name and RFC# (Mexican tax ID) of the manufacturer or importer, or commercial brand must be permanently sewn into each garment. Reference NOM-004-SCFI-2006 Dealer identity may be disclosed by identifying the name & full postal address or the identification Number referred to as CA Number Textile labeling Act. PL is requested under Product Liability Law Name of manufacturer/supplier or officially registered number with METI Japan The name, address and telephone number of local manufacturer for domestic-made goods; the name, address and telephone number of importer for imported goods. Must be in Chinese, however, the name/title and the address of the foreign manufacturer of an imported commodity to be labeled may not be written in the Chinese language. Page 7 of 58
Korea UK / France / Spain / Iceland The manufacturer's name or brand, manufacturer's address or telephone number, and manufacturing date must be labeled in Korean. (Manufacturing month and year are mandatory for leather product only) The name & address of the producer or distributer is required as per GPSD (General Product Safety Directive) The required information must be available with every product sold and available at the point of sale. No specific format is required (e.g. permanent label on the article, hang tag, packaging, separate booklet, etc). Australia The Producer MUST be established in the EU. If not, Costco UK s/france s/spain s Name and Address can be adopted. Importer / Supplier information is required as per Costco requirement Registration Documentation (For Utah only) (for Quilted Clothing sold in the state of Utah) Visual/Utah Code Title 4 Chapter 10 and Rule 70-101 Vendor must include a copy of the registration licensing document from the state of Utah. Anything official with state letterhead and accurate product description is acceptable. Verification of information provided on document will not be reviewed. Fail if no documentation is submitted. The UDAF license no. applies for below products: - Furniture (all types) - Sleeping Bags (cuddle bags, etc.) - Pillows (decor, bolsters, etc.) - Mattresses (pads, mats, cushions, etc.) - Comforters, Quilts, etc. - Exercise Equipment (pads, mats, benches, seats, etc.) - Baby Furniture (carriages, strollers, car seats, carriers, baths, etc.) - Quilted Clothing (gloves, boots, hats, coats, etc.) - Other (bulk materials, bales, slabs, etc.) Page 8 of 58
*Recycle labeling - plastic and paper container (Only applicable to product using Japanese on its package) Japan Japanese Law for the Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources All plastic (except PET bottle used for drinks, alcohol and soya sauce), paper containers (except paper beverage container without aluminum, and cartoon box) and wrapping are required to carry the applicable recycling symbols. The symbols are required to be at least 6 millimeters (0.24 inch) or greater for printed labeling and 8 millimeters (0.32 inch) or more for embossed labeling. Plastic container and Wrapping: All Paper containers and Wrapping: Labeling Requirements for Fur & leather manufactured products (Made of minimum 20% weight per surface) Spain - Orden de 15 de febrero de 1990 Exemption: 1. Packaging/container is expected to remain with the product throughout the duration of its expected use (packaging/container is not expected to be thrown away after being purchased) 2. Wrapping which covers less than one half of the surface of merchandise 3. Labels, stickers, seals and tapes 4. Partitions in boxes 5. Items which are used after physical separation from containers or wrapping (eg. Ribbon ) Manufacturer/Importer full information Industrial registration number if produced in Spain of manufacturing - the general practice is to declare if the product is produced within the EU Composition/ Animal & origin - Other materials elements should be declared too. If precious metals as silver/gold, it is necessary to declare thickness coating & fineness. Style nº All Page 9 of 58
Labeling Requirements for Leather Products France - French Decree No. 2010-29 Labeling information must be provided for articles in leather, split leather or fake leather: Name of the materials Name of the animal or species (only for leather) (e.g. calf, buffalo, goat, kid, horse, foal, sheep, lamb, pig) Types of surface finishing (only for leather furnishings all visible parts) (e.g. full grain, corrected top-grain, nubuck) Types of finishing (for furnishings all visible parts)(e.g. unfinished, full aniline, pigmented, velvet, coated, half aniline) If embossed, "façon" or "imitation" and the name of the imitated animal Pictograms (optional) Name or company type registered number All * The Lab Will Only Verify The English Version And Confirm That Other Different Languages Are Present. FIBER CONTENT ANALYSIS *Fiber Content Others - AATCC (Note: Fiber ID on 100% 20 / ASTM Cashmere is only D629 / D1909 performed by direct request from Costco Wholesale) Section B FIBRE CONTENT REGULATION ±0% Single Fiber Claimed single fiber: Test 1 color ±3% Blends as per FTC guidelines. Claimed blends: Test all colors Heathers (regardless of claims) Test all colors Any variance found exceeding 5% from claim, or between colors, test full protocol for each color. Claim: Actual: Avg. of 3 Mexico - NMX- A-084-1966 Canada- CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 14-2005 ±0% Single Fiber Claimed single fiber: Test 1 color ±3% Blends as per FTC guidelines. Claimed blends: Test all colors Heathers (regardless of claims) Test all colors Any variance found exceeding 5% from claim, or between colors, test full protocol for each color. Sectional disclosure not acceptable. Item with different materials must be listed as composite. ±0% Single Fiber Claimed single fiber: Test 1 color ±5% Blends as per Canada Regulation: Textile Labeling Act and the Textile Labeling and Advertising Regulations. Claimed blends: Test all colors Any variance found exceeding 5% from claim, or between colors, test full protocol for each color. Heathers (regardless of claims) Test all colors Any variance found exceeding 5% from claim, or between colors, test full protocol for each color. Claim: Actual: Avg. of 3 Claim: Actual: Avg. of 3 Page 10 of 58
Japan - JIS L1030-2 UK / France / Spain / Iceland: Regulation (EU) No. 1007/2011-3% Single Fiber (wool) -1% Single Fiber (other fibers) Claimed single fiber: Test 1 color ±5% Blends in multiple of 5 (e.g. 65% polyester/ 35% cotton; 95% cotton/ 5% spandex) Claimed blends: Test all colors Except above cases: ±5% between wool and animal fibers ±5% between down & feather ±4% for others Any variance found exceeding 5% from claim, or between colors, test full protocol for each color Heathers (regardless of claims) Test all colors Any variance found exceeding 5% from claim, or between colors, test full protocol for each color. ±0% Single Fiber Claimed single fiber: Test 1 color ±3% Blends Claimed blends: Test all colors Heathers (regardless of claims) Test all colors Any variance found exceeding 5% from claim, or between colors, test full protocol for each color. Claim: Actual: Avg. of 3 Claim: Actual: Avg. of 3 Korea Taiwan CNS 2339 L3050 From May 2012, for parts other than textile material, e.g. leather, fur trims, or attachments etc. State on the label Contains non-textile parts of animal origin -3% Single Fiber (wool) -1% Single Fiber (other fibers) Claimed single fiber: Test 1 color ±5% Blends Claimed blends: Test all colors Any variance found exceeding 5% from claim, or between colors, test full protocol for each color. Heathers (regardless of claims) Test all colors Any variance found exceeding 5% from claim, or between colors, test full protocol for each color. ±3% Single Fiber Claimed single fiber: Test 1 color ±3% Blends Claimed blends: Test all colors Any variance found exceeding 5% from claim, or between colors, test full protocol for each color. Heathers (regardless of claims) Test all colors Any variance found exceeding 5% from claim, or between colors, test full protocol for each color. Claim: Actual: Avg. of 3 Claim: Actual: Avg. of 3 Page 11 of 58
Australia- AS 2001.7 ±0% Single Fiber Claimed single fiber: Test 1 color ±5% Blends as per AS/NZS 2622 1996: Claimed blends: Test all colors Any variance found exceeding 5% from claim, or between colors, test full protocol for each color. Heathers (regardless of claims) Test all colors Any variance found exceeding 5% from claim, or between colors, test full protocol for each color. Claim: Actual: Avg. of 3 * The Lab Will Only Verify The English Version And Confirm That Other Different Languages Are Present. Merino Wool (Costco Requirement): *Wool Content All Regions: Single fibre and no tolerance One Color (If claimed to be Pure Merino Wool) IWTO 8 No medulla on fibre surface *Mean Wool Fibre Diameter (If claimed to be Pure Merino Wool) All Regions: IWTO 8 Absolute Maximum: 22.5 micron No medulla on fibre surface One Color *Mean Wool Fibre Diameter (If claimed to be Extra Fine Merino Wool) All Regions: IWTO 8 Absolute Maximum: 19.5 micron No medulla on fibre surface One Color *Mean Wool Fibre Diameter (If claimed to be Ultrafine Merino Wool) All Regions: IWTO 8 Absolute Maximum: 17.75 micron No medulla on fibre surface One Color *Mean Wool Fibre Diameter (If claimed to be Superfine Merino Wool) THE WOOL PRODUCTS LABELING ACT OF 1939 19.75 microns or finer No medulla on fibre surface One Color Page 12 of 58
Test Property Section C CASHMERE LABELING (PRE-PRODUCTION TESTING) COSTCO STANDARDS *Raw Fibers *Dyed Fibers *Fiber ID Raw fiber color can be White Brown raw fibre can be accepted for dark color Fiber length must be >36mm Thickness must not exceed 15.5 microns Raw fiber color can be White Brown raw fibre can be accepted for dark color Fiber length must be >35mm Thickness must not exceed 15.5 microns Comply with Costco s requirement All samples All samples All samples *Test Reports of pre-production cashmere identification testing must be submitted for lab s review Section D FLAMMABILITY REGULATION FLAMMABILITY for US *General Wearing Apparel US: CPSC 16 CFR 1610 CPSC/CFR Requirement Of Class I only: Raised Surface Fabrics 7 Seconds Test All Colors Plain Surface Fabrics 3.5 Seconds FLAMMABILITY Canada *General Textiles Products Textile Flammability Regulations (SOR/2011-22) (Formerly Schedule 1 Part 1 Item 13 of HPA) Hazardous Products Act: Schedule l Part l Item 4, Banned in Canada if flame spread is: --- Plain Surface Fabrics : 3.5 Seconds or less --- Raised-Fiber Fabrics: 4 seconds or less and exhibit ignition or fusion of their base fibers. Costco Wholesale Requirement: No Timed Surface Flash Allowed For Raised Surface Fabrics Test All Colors Page 13 of 58
FLAMMABILITY UK *General Textiles Products - Flammability of textile and sleepwear fabrics (Nightwear only) U.K. Sleepwear Regulation 1985 SI 1985 No. 2043 300mm trip thread in more than 25 seconds 600mm trip thread in more than 50 seconds test All Colors BS5722/ BS5438 CHILDREN S SLEEPWEAR: FLAMMABILITY USA *Children s Sleepwear CPSC (Loose: Nightgowns, 16 CFR, pajamas, or similar Part 1615: or related items, Sizes 0-6X such as robes, (FF 3-71) intended to be Part 1616: worn primarily for Sizes 7-14 sleeping or activities (FF 5-74) related to sleeping). Size Categories: Size 9 Months & up to 6X and Size 7 thru Size 14. Fabric Production Unit (FPU) Testing CPSC 16 CFR, Parts 1615& 1616 Test Criteria: Average char length of five test specimens shall not exceed 17.8 cm. or 7.0 inches. No individual specimen shall have a char length of: --- Sizes 0-6X: 25.4 cm. or 10 inches. --- Sizes 7-14: 25.4 ± 0.5 cm. or 10 ± 0.2 inches. NOTE: Details of the number of specimens which must meet the above test criteria for unit acceptance is specified in cited Code. Flammability tests to be performed before and after 50 home launderings (Re.: AATCC 124-1996, Sections 8.2.2, 8.2.3 & 8.3.1(A). (Test All Colors & Print Patterns) FPU Testing: Up to 5,000 linear yards of fabric produced for sleepwear is assigned a Fabric Production Unit Number (FPU). A 1 yard x the full width sample is drawn from the beginning of the FPU and another 1 yard x full width sample is drawn from the end of the FPU and sent for testing. Prototype Testing (for Design Acceptability) Flammability tests to be performed in original state. (Test all seam types, trims & screen prints.) Prototype Testing: Trims means decorative materials such as ribbons, laces, embroidery, or ornaments. This definition does not include (1) individual pieces less than 2 inches in their longest dimensions, provided that such pieces do not constitute or cover in aggregate a total of more than 20 square inches of the garment, or (2) functional materials (findings) such as zippers, buttons, or elastic bands used in construction of the garment. Page 14 of 58
Garment Production Unit (GPU) One GPU may include up to 500 dozen garments. Any garment produced from fabrics that passed the before and after 50 launderings testing stage, will be tested in the original state only and the longest seam type of the garment will be tested. If the fabric, seams, trims, & screen prints & etc. were not tested before the garments were made, tests must be conducted before & after 50 launderings on the fabric, seams, trims, & screen prints of the garments. CHILDREN S FLAMMABILITY USA * Children s Sleepwear Exemptions: Diapers & underwear Infant Garments size nine months or smaller if: - it is a one-piece garment not longer than 64.8 cm. or 25.75 inches in length. - If two-piece garment: No piece exceeding 40 cm. or 15.75 inches in length. - Attached label stating the size of garment in terms of months. All tight-fitting sleepwear in sizes above 9 months and up to size 14. *Lab measure and verify tight fitting as defined by CPSC measurement requirement guidelines and diagrams shown in 16 CFR, Parts 1615 and 1616. (Measurement upon request only) Per CPSC 16CFR, Parts 1615 and 1616, exempted items must comply with all applicable requirements of 16CFR, Part 1610 - Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles and 16 CFR, Part 1611 ( if applicable) - Standard for the Flammability of Vinyl Plastic Film. (Test three garments from one GPU. A GPU may include garments with different trim & fasteners, as long as fabric, thread and seam construction are identical, except for size, color, and print pattern.) CPSC 16 CFR, Part 1610 requirements: Meet Class 1- Normal Flammability Plain Surface: Flame spread of 3.5 seconds or more or DNI (Did Not Ignite) Raised-Fiber Surface: 7 seconds or more Costco Wholesale Requirement: No Timed Surface Flash Allowed For Raised Surface Fabrics (All exempted garments must be tested to the specified flammability tests.) All Colors Page 15 of 58
CHILDREN S FLAMMABILITY UK * Children s Nightwear The Nightwear (design for wear by and (Safety) would normally be worn regulation 1985 by a person over 3 months and under the age of 13.) Size Measurement Requirement #Lab must measure and verify dimensions as defined by UK Nightwear Reg, Fibre Content Requirement Flammability Performance Requirement Nightdresses Dressing Gowns, bath robes and other similar garments Babies Garment (under 3 months) BS 4407:1990 BS 5722: 1984 BS 5438:1976 -Chest Measurement -Length -Chest Measurement -Sleeve Length -Chest Measurement -Max. 91cm -Max. 122cm -Max 97cm -Max 69cm -Max 53cm Nightwear made of fabric that is composed wholly of fibers made of a synthetic substance of a kind which on the application of heat will melt without decomposing, shall be taken as complying with the flammability requirements provided all trims, embroidery and sewing threads are composed of the same type of synthetic substance After 1 wash (or 12 wash with flame retardant) t 300> 25secs t 600> 50secs Exemption: Children s nightwear, with the exception of pyjamas, babies garment and cotton terry toweling bath robes, shall not be made of any fabric of a kind which after having been washed in accordance with BS 5651 is not capable of complying with the flammability performance requirement. All Colors All Colors All Colors Page 16 of 58
FLAMMABILITY - CANADA *Children's Sleepwear, other than products included in item 40 of Part II of the Schedule, in sizes up to and including size 14X sleepwear designed for hospital use; sleepwear for infants weighing up to 7 kg; polo pyjamas; and sleepers #Lab measure and verify dimensions and design requirement criteria as defined by CA Policy Guidelines (Measurement upon request only) *Children's nightgowns, nightshirts, dressing gowns, bathrobes, housecoats, robes, pyjamas and babydoll pyjamas in sizes up to and including 14X other than sleepwear designed for hospital use; sleepwear for infants weighing up to 7 kg; polo pyjamas; and sleepers CAN/CGSB 4.2 No 27.5-94 16 C.F.R. 1616, Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear: sizes 7 through 14, U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (DOC FF 5-74), paragraph 1616.5 (a) and (b) and 1615.5 (c)(1) to (3) Item 5, Part I of Schedule I of the Hazardous Products Act: Banned in Canada if flame spread is: 7 seconds or less Item 40, Part II of Schedule I to the HPA and the Hazardous Products (Children's Sleepwear) Regulations: An average char length for five specimens that does not exceed 178mm Not more than one individual specimen with a char length equal to the full length of the specimen (254mm) All Colors All Colors Page 17 of 58
FLAMMABILITY AUSTRALIA * Children s AS NZS 1249: Nightwear and limited 2003 daywear having reduced fire hazard Garments covered by the mandatory standard include: items styled and recognised as nightwear garments such as pyjamas, pyjama-style overgarments, nightdresses, nightshirts, dressing gowns, bathrobes and infant sleepbags; knitted all-in-ones in sizes 00 to 2 made from fabrics with a mass less than 280g/m 2 irrespective of style (even if intended as daywear. These are covered in a new Category 3 in the standard); knitted all-in-ones above size 2 of a style which identifies them as nightwear; woven all-in-ones in sizes 00 to 14 if they are of a style which identifies them as nightwear; and boxer shorts of a loose style. Unless otherwise stated the mandatory requirements apply to garments in sizes 00 to 14. Exclusions: Garments not covered by this standard include: predominantly knitted all-in-ones in sizes 00 to 2 made from fabrics with a mass greater than 280g/m 2 **, woven all-in-ones in sizes 00 to 2 and all-in-ones above size 2**; boxer shorts in form fitting styles, commonly worn as underwear**; and tee-shirts**. ** Unless they are sold as nightwear. For example, a t-shirt style nightie is nightwear. Also excluded are headwear, leggings either with or without feet, footwear, handwear and swimwear. Garment Categories AS NZS 1249: Cat. 1 Cat. 2 Cat. 3 Cat. 4 2003 Note:. Some garments will not meet the requirements of any category and therefore cannot comply with the mandatory standard. Test Criteria ( = need to comply) Flame spread time AS NZS 1249: 2003 applies to garments made from fabric of low fire hazard. applies to garments made from more flammable fabric than those in category 1, however garments complying with this category are styled to reduce fire danger, ie a formfitting style such as pyjamas. applies to all-in-one style garments made predominantl y from knitted fabrics with a mass less than 280g/m 2 in sizes 00 to 2. Cat. 1 Cat. 2 Cat. 3 Cat. 4 applies to garments that do not comply with the requirement s for categories 1, 2 or 3, but still meet some burning tests, composition and size requirement s. Page 18 of 58
Surface burning time of fabrics with a pile or nap Combination of fabric and trim Requirement for trims Requirement for attachments at neck opening Requirement for fastenings Requirement for slits Requirement for infant sleepbag Dimensional requirements for garments Use of fabrics with a cellulosic, acetate or acrylic fibre content Use of quilted fabrics Label on garments Test requirements (X = need to test) Cat. 1 Cat. 2 Cat. 3 Cat. 4 Flame Spread Vertical ISO 6941 X* Requirement for Cat.1: The minimum average flame spread time allowed is 12 seconds, with no individual flame spread time of less than 10 seconds. Surface Burn ISO 10047 X** X** X** X** Requirement for all Cat.: the minimum individual surface burning time is 10 seconds. Fibre content (if not provided by applicant) Fabric weight (if not provided by applicant) AS 2001.7 Requirement for Cat. 4: Garments have no pile or nap, do not have cellulosic, acetate or acrylic content greater than 50%. AS 2001.2.13 X X Requirement for Cat. 3: mass less than 280 g/m 2 X Fire hazard label durability (if submitted by the client) AS NZS 1249-2003 Appendix J/ Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standards) (Children s Nightwear and paper Patterns for children s Nightwear) Regulations 2007 Requirement for Cat. 4: mass less than 130 g/m 2 X X X X Colour change of the fire hazard information shall be not less than Grey scale 3. Page 19 of 58
Select Legislative Instrument 2007. No.21 Note: * Testing required before and after washing. ** Testing required to wash twice. Only if there is a pile or nap on the outside of the garment or on the inside of the garment and non-pile cuffs, waistbands and hems are less than 2.5 cm. Sample Size required for testing: (1) Size 2 or below: 12 garments minimum (2) Size 3 and above: 10 garments minimum OR (3) One garment (for assessment) and 2 yd for fabric without a pile or nap, or 2.5 yd for fabric with a pile or nap FLAMMABILITY France / Spain / Iceland *Textiles Burning behaviour of children's nightwear (Nightwear only) EN 14878 Class A: Children s nightwear - No surface flash. 3rd marker thread (520 mm) not severed in less than 15 s. Class B: Children s pyjamas - No surface flash. 3rd marker thread (520 mm) not severed in less than 10 s. test All Colors Design features and requirements for pyjamas: Pyjama top or jackets shall not have a lower hem circumference greater than the hip size it is designed to fit +20 %. Pyjama trouser legs shall not be wider at the lower hem than at the knee. Where the sleeve is designed to finish below the elbow, the lower hem shall not have a circumference greater than 40 cm and at no point shall the circumference of the sleeve width be greater than 50 cm. Section E CPSIA & CA PROP 65 SUPPLEMENTAL PROTOCOLS REGULATION All samples must be reviewed against the requirements of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) in Costco Protocol HL- 1002 to determine if additional testing or labeling is required. All samples must be reviewed against the requirements of California Proposition 65 in Costco Protocol HL- 1001 to determine if additional testing or labeling is required. Page 20 of 58
Section F DRAWSTRING REQUIREMENT REGULATION CONSTRUCTION /WORKMANSHIP (Children Safety) Drawstrings *Children Hood and Neck Drawstring /ties Requirements (for jackets, tops, dresses): Visual/Actual measurement Per ASTM F 1816. New York (N.Y General Business Law Section 391.b and Amendment Wisconsin State Law ATCP 139 U.S Consumer Product Safety Specification for Drawstrings on Children s Outerwear Canada - Canada Consumer Product Safety Act UK / France / Spain / Iceland: EN 14682 Japan: Safety of children s clothing Cords and drawstrings on children s clothing Specifications JIS L 4129 New York: Hood and neck drawstrings are not Allowed at all on any children s clothing sizes 2T 12. Wisconsin: Hood and neck drawstrings are not allowed at all on any children s clothing sizes 0-16. U.S. requirement per CPSC: Hood and neck drawstrings should not be used on upper outerwear garments only, sizes 2T- 12. Additional requirements per CPSC for Outerwear Upper garments only: No Toggles, Knots Or Attachment At The Free Ends. Canada: - Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (same as CPSC) Costco Wholesale Requirement: Hood and Neck Area On all Children s garments (Sizes 0-16) Hood and neck drawstrings/ties are not allowed at all on any children s clothing (outerwear including jackets and sweatshirts). See Reference Chart See Reference Chart 1 Sample Page 21 of 58
*Upper Garment Waist Drawstring /ties requirements (for jackets, tops, dresses) Visual/Actual measurement Per ASTM F 1816. New York (N.Y General Business Law Section 391.b and Amendment Wisconsin State Law ATCP 139 U.S Consumer Product Safety Specification for Drawstrings on Children s Outerwear Canada - Canada Consumer Product Safety Act U.S. & Canada requirements per CPSC sizes 2T-16: (For Outerwear Garments Only) May Not Exceed 3 Inches In Length On Each Side Outside The Drawstring Channel When Garment Is Expanded To Its Fullest Width. Drawstrings Must Be Bartacked At Center Back So String Cannot Be Pulled Out. Wisconsin requirements: (For Outerwear Garments Only) All above requirements for 0-16 size range. New York requirements: All above requirements for sizes 2T-16, except this applies to ALL children s clothing (not just upper outerwear). No Toggles, Knots Or Attachment At The Free Ends. Costco Wholesale Requirement: Waist and Bottom Area On All Children s Clothing (Sizes 0-16) Drawstrings/ties may not exceed 3 inches (75mm) in length on each side outside the drawstring channel when garment is expanded to its fullest width. Drawstrings/ties must be bartacked at center back so string cannot be pulled out. No toggles, knots or attachment at the free ends. Must be finished at both ends. 1 Sample *Waist or Bottom Drawstring /ties requirements on Bottom garments only (such as pants, sweatpants): UK / France / Spain / Iceland: EN 14682 Japan: Safety of children s clothing Cords and drawstrings on children s clothing Specifications JIS L 4129 Visual/Actual measurement New York (N.Y General Business Law Section 391.b and Amendment See Reference Chart See Reference Chart New York requirement on Sizes 2T-16: May Not Exceed 3 Inches In Length On Each Side Outside The Drawstring Channel When Garment Is Expanded To Its Fullest Width. Drawstrings Must Be Bartacked At Center Back So String Cannot Be Pulled Out. No Toggles, Knots Or Attachment At The Free Ends. Costco Wholesale Requirement: Must Be Finished At Both Ends. Should Not Exceed 3 Inches In Length On Each Side Outside The Drawstring Channel When Garment Is Expanded To Its Fullest Width. Drawstrings /ties Must Be Bartacked At Center Back So String Cannot Be Pulled Out. No Toggles, Knots Or Attachment At The Free Ends. 1 Sample Photo of drawstring must be included in report Page 22 of 58
UK / France / Spain / Iceland: EN 14682 Japan: Safety of children s clothing Cords and drawstrings on children s clothing Specifications JIS L 4129 See Reference Chart See Reference Chart Page 23 of 58
Requirements base on EN 14682:2014 Applicable area Head, neck and upper chest area on garments (zone A) Young children Age from birth to age 7 years (that is up to and including 6 years and 11 months) which includes all children up to and including a height of 134 cm Drawstrings, functional cords or decorative cords Shall not be designed, manufactured or supplied. Decorative cords shall not be permitted anywhere on the hood or at the back of the neck, it shall not be made from elastic cords. In other parts of neck and upper chest areas, decorative cords shall have free ends no longer than 7.5 cm, shall have no knots, toggles or three dimensional embellishments and shall not be positioned so they can tie across the throat. Adjusting tabs Permissible provided that the length is no more than 75 mm, and shall have no button, toggle, buckle on the free end which may present an entrapment hazard. Shoulder straps Permissible provided they are constructed such that, when worn, there shall be no free ends external to the garment. Shoulder straps may be permanently fixed to front and back, or attached to permit adjustment of strap length by for example buttons, press fasteners, provided the free end is inside the garment. The use of a clip or fastening of two cords is acceptable, provided these do not result in free ends of cords when garment is worn. Decorative cords attached to a shoulder strap Shall not have free ends longer than 75 mm and fixed loops shall be no more than 75 mm in circumference. Older children and young person Person age from 7 years up to age 14 years (that is up to and including 13 years and 11 months) which includes all boys of height greater than 134 cm up to 182 cm and girls of height greater than 134 cm up to 176 cm Drawstrings Shall not have free ends Shall be no protruding loop when the garment opening is at its largest and the garment is laid flat. The maximum protruding loop circumference shall be 150 mm when garment at its smallest, i.e. the size it is intended to fit. Where toggles are used for adjustment of drawstrings with no free ends, the toggle shall be fixed to the garment. Functional cords Shall not be more than 7.5 cm in length and shall not be made from elastic cords. Decorative cords Shall not be more than 7.5 cm in length including any attachment or three dimensional embellishment. It shall not be made from elastic cords Adjusting tabs Shall not be more than 7.5 cm and shall have no button, toggle, buckle on the free end which may present an entrapment hazard. Shoulder straps Permissible provided any free ends are no longer than 14 cm from the point at which they are to be tied and fixed loops are no more than 7.5 cm in Page 24 of 58
Chest and waist area (zone B) Halter neck style garments Shall be constructed with no free ends in the neck and throat. The use of a clip or fastening of two cords is acceptable, provided these do not result in free ends of cords when garment is worn. Ring and Slider for shoulder strap and halter neck style garment When there is a mechanism, for example ring and slider, is used to adjust the length of the shoulder strap, or halter neck, the strap including the loop shall lie flat to the body when worn Note: where this mechanism is used, the loop will be of variable length. The general requirement for flat loop which do not protrude from the garments, hall be no more than 7.5 cm in length, will not applicable. circumference Halter neck style garments Shall be constructed with no free ends at the neck and throat The use of a clip or fastening of two cords is acceptable, provided these do not result in free ends of cords when garment is worn. Ring and Slider for shoulder strap and halter neck style garment When there is a mechanism, for example ring and slider, is used to adjust the length of the shoulder strap, or halter neck, the strap including the loop shall lie flat to the body when worn Note: where this mechanism is used, the loop will be of variable length. The general requirement for flat loop which do not protrude from the garments, hall be no more than 7.5 cm in length, will not applicable. Garments worn from waist down without shoulder straps, braces, or sleeves, such as trousers, shorts, skirts, briefs, bikini bottoms, shall not have: Free ends of drawstrings longer than 20 cm at each end when the garment is in a relaxed natural state. Protruding loops on drawstrings with no free ends, when the garment is open to its largest and laid flat. Where toggles are used for adjustment of drawstrings with no free ends, the toggles shall be fixed to the garment Functional cords longer than 20 cm Decorative cords longer than 14 cm including any embellishment Garments other than those listed in above such as shirts, coats, dresses, and dungarees shall not have: Free ends of drawstrings longer than 14 cm at each end when the garment is open to tits largest and laid flat. Protruding loops on drawstrings with no free ends, when the garment is open to its largest and laid flat. Where toggles are used for adjustment of drawstrings with no free ends, the toggles shall be fixed to the garment Functional cords longer than 14 cm Decorative cords longer than 14 cm including any embellishment Page 25 of 58
Adjusting tab in the waist area Shall be a maximum of 14 cm Tied belts or sashes intended to be tied at the front or at the side of the garment shall be acceptable provided that when untied they shall be no more than 36 cm in length measured from the point where they are to be tied. Lower edge of garments which hang below the crotch (zone C) Back area (zone D) Tied belts or sashes intended to be tied at the back of the garment Permissible provide that when untied and measured from the point where they are to be tied, they shall be no more than 36 cm in length and, when untied, do not hang below the hem or the garment Tied belts or sashes intended to be tied at the back of the garment Permissible provide that when untied and measured from the point where they are to be tied, they shall be no more than 36 cm in length Drawstrings, decorative cords or functional cords including any toggle Shall not hang below the lower edge of the garment Drawstrings, functional cords and decorative cords at the lower edges of garments Shall lie flat against the garment, when the garment is tightened or fastened. In garment that are designed to finish at the ankle such as trousers, skirts and coats The drawstrings, functional cords and decorative cords at the lower edge shall not be outside the garment. Note: Stirrups at the hem of trousers are permissible. Adjusting tabs Acceptable provided that they are no longer than 14 cm in length and shall not hang below the lower edge of the garment and shall have no button, toggle, buckle on the free end which may present an entrapment hazard. Children s garments shall not be designed to have drawstrings or functional cords that emerge from the back of the garment or to be tied at the back Decorative cords shall not be more than 7.5 cm in length and shall have no knot, toggle or three dimensional embellishment. Adjusting tabs shall be no longer than 7.5 cm shall not hang below the lower edge of the garment and shall have no button, toggle, buckle on the free end which may present an entrapment hazard. Sleeves Tied belts or sashes are permissible. Drawstrings, functional cords and decorative cords At the lower edge of long sleeve, shall not be outside the garment, when the garment is fastened Positioned below the elbow on long sleeves, shall not hang below the Page 26 of 58
lower edge and free ends shall be no longer than 7.5 cm Sleeves Other parts of the garment Adjusting tabs Permissible on sleeves provided that they are no longer than 10 cm in length and when open shall not hang below the edge of the sleeve Drawstrings, functional cords and decorative cords Permissible on short sleeved garments provided the sleeve finishes above the elbow and the maximum protruding length is 7.5 cm measured when the sleeve is open to its largest and laid flat. Drawstrings, functional cords and decorative cords Permissible on short sleeved garments provided the sleeve finishes above the elbow and the maximum protruding length is 14 cm measured when the sleeve is open to its largest and laid flat. Drawstrings, functional cords, and tied belts or sashes The free ends shall have no three dimensional embellishments or knot and shall be secured to prevent fraying, for example by heat sealing or bar taking. The ends secured to prevent fraying, for example by heat sealing or bar tacking. The ends may be doubled or folded provided no hazard of entrapment is created. Permitted drawstrings Shall be attached to the garment, for example using a bar tack, in at least one point positioned equidistant from the exit points. Toggles Shall only be used on drawstrings with no free ends or decorative cords. Fixed loops protrude from the garment Shall be no more than 75 mm in circumference Fixed loops do not protrude from the garment Shall be no more than 75 mm in length, between the fixed points of attachment to the garment. Zip pullers including any embellishment Shall be no longer than 75 mm in length from zip slider and shall not hang below the lower edge of garments designed to finish at the ankle. In all other areas of the garment, not previously addressed, the drawstring or functional and decorative cords shall protrude by no more than 14 cm when the garment its open to its largest and laid flat. Page 27 of 58
Requirements base on JIS L 4129 Japan Safety of children s clothing Cords and drawstrings on children s clothing Specifications (Costco requirement) Young children Newborns and children under seven years old Older children Children over seven years old and under 13 years old General Specifications A) For drawstrings, fastening strings or free end of belt strings and harnesses, the following points should be noted and the risk of being tangled should be minimized. 1) They should not have 3D decorations. 2) They should not have knots as one of the method to prevent fray, provided, however, that a risk assessment for the knot was implemented and materials and data as the evidence of risk reduction to an acceptable level are provided. 3) Methods to prevent fray and becoming thicker than strings are, for example, some sewing finish, heat cutting, aglet (edge of shoe laces). When using heat cutting or aglet finishing, it should be noted that hardening of finishing part or protruding part may have risk of damaging the body and appropriate finishing must be added taking into account the risk. B) Toggles can be used only on drawstrings and decorative strings without free end (see Figure 3) Figure 3 Example of a drawstring toggle without free end Page 28 of 58
C) Drawstrings must be sewn on clothing on at least one area at the same distance from the outlet to prevent the string from falling out (see Figure 4). Sewn on Figure 4 Example of a drawstring sewn on clothing to prevent the string from falling out D) The circumference of fixing loops protruded from clothes to put a belt through should not exceed 75 mm. The length between connection points with clothes of flat fixing loops, which do not protrude from clothes such as belt loops, should not exceed 75 mm (see Figure 5). 1 The length should not exceed 75 mm. 2 The length should not exceed 75 mm. Figure 5 Example of belt loops E) The length of zipper pull with some decorations should not exceed 75 mm from the slider. If the pull hangs out of the bottom of ankle-length clothes, the length of the protruded part should not exceed 10 mm (see Figure 6). 1 The length should not exceed 75 mm. Page 29 of 58
2 The length should not exceed 10 mm. Figure 6 Example of permitted length of pull on the bottom of anklelength clothes F) Measurement of the length of drawstrings, fastening strings and decorative strings is based on Appendix D. Applicable area Head and Neck Part of Young Children s Clothing (Zone A) Young children (Newborns and children under seven years old) Adjusting tabs Should not exceed 75 mm. Shoulder straps Must comprise one piece of fabric or one straight fastening string that is attached to the front or back of clothes. Decorative strings attached to shoulder straps should not have free end with a length of 75 mm or longer and the circumference of fixing loops should not exceed 75mm Decorative strings Should not be elastic. Older children (Children over seven years old and under 13 years old) Drawstrings Should not have free end. Clothes should not have protruded loops when openings are fully open and laid flat. When openings of clothing are closed tightly so that they fit the body, the circumference of loops should not exceed 150 mm Fastening Strings or Adjusting Tabs Should not exceed 75 mm. Fastening strings should not be elastic except that they are shoulder straps or halter-neck strings. Halter-neck strings Should not have free end around head and neck part Decorations with a bow Should not have free end with a length exceeding 75 mm if they are attached by sewing or other methods. The circumference of any loops should not exceed 75 mm Decorative String The length of decorative string ends should not exceed 75 mm including accessories such as toggles. Decorative strings should not be elastic. Shoulder Straps The length of shoulder straps from free end to the fastening point should not exceed 140 mm and the circumference of fixing loops should not exceed 75 mm Halter-neck Clothing Halter-neck clothing should not have free end around head and neck part Page 30 of 58
Chest and Lower Back, and Inside and Outside of Clothing (Zone B) Drawstrings The length of each protruded part on the free end of drawstrings should not exceed 140 mm when clothes are placed with the openings fully open. The length of each end should not exceed 280 mm when the openings of clothes are closed to an intended size. When drawstrings without free end are closed to an intended size, the maximum circumference of loops should not exceed 280 mm Fastening Strings, Adjusting Tabs or Decorative Strings The length of fastening strings, adjusting tabs or decorative strings should not exceed 140 mm including decorative parts. Fastening Belts or Harnesses The length of fastening belts or harnesses that are intended to fasten clothes on the back side should not exceed 360 mm when they are open and measured from the fastening point The length of fastening belts or harnesses that are intended to fasten clothes on the front side should not exceed 360 mm when they are open and measured from the fastening point Young children s clothing Strings should not hang out of the bottom of clothes when they are open. Bottom of Clothing under Crotch (Zone C) Drawstrings, fastening strings and decorative strings including toggles Attached to the bottom of clothing should not hang out of the bottom of clothing if the bottom of clothing is positioned under crotch Should run along the edge of clothes when they are fastened or closed. Drawstrings and fastening strings on the bottom of ankle-length clothing (coat, trousers and skirt) should completely be hidden inside and should not come out of clothing, provided, however, that stirrups are attached on the bottom of trousers. Decorative Strings Must not be attached. Do not hang out of the bottom except for crotch and are firmly sewn or fixed on clothing by other methods to prevent the string from falling out. Adjusting Tabs The length attached vertically should not exceed 140 mm and the length attached horizontally should not exceed 100 mm. When clothes are worn with adjusting tabs open, there is a risk that they hang out of the bottom of clothes. If adjusting tabs attached vertically are open, they should not hang out of the bottom of Page 31 of 58
clothes Back Part (Zone D) Drawstrings, fastening strings and decorative strings should not come out or tied on the back of clothing, provided, however, that fastening belts or harnesses are used Adjusting Tabs The length should not exceed 75 mm. Arm Part (Zone E) Drawstrings or fastening strings Drawstrings or fastening strings on the bottom of long sleeves should be hidden inside and should not come out of clothing when the cuff is closed. Decorative strings Should not hang out of the cuff and should firmly be sewn or fixed on clothing by other methods so that the string does not become loose so easily Drawstrings, fastening strings or decorative strings Young Children When the length of cuff is above elbow, the length of the protruded part of drawstrings, fastening strings or decorative strings on short-sleeved young children s clothing should not exceed 75 mm from the cuff when the cuff is measured in a state that it is fully open and laid flat Older Children When the length of cuff is above elbow, the length of the protruded part of drawstrings, fastening strings or decorative strings on short-sleeved older children s clothing should not exceed 140 mm from the cuff when the cuff is measured in a state that it is fully open and laid flat Adjusting Tabs The length of adjusting tabs on the cuff should not exceed 100 mm. Adjusting tabs should not hang out of the cuff when they are open on both long sleeves and short sleeves Other Parts of the Garment Drawstrings, functional cords, and tied belts or sashes The length of the protruded part of drawstrings, fastening strings or decorative strings on other parts of clothing should not exceed 140 mm when the clothing is fully open and laid flat. Page 32 of 58
A Head and neck part B Chest and lower back part C Bottom part under crotch D Back part E Arm part Page 33 of 58
Section G OTHER COMPONENTS TEST REGULATION OTHER COMPONENTS *Attachment Strength (Children) Others - ASTM F963 Minimum 15.0 lbs/10 seconds on any one, test all and report results for each individual snap Regulation: 16 CFR 1500.51 10 lb @ 10 sec. (children 18 months of age or less) 16 CFR 1500.52 15 lb @ 10 sec. (children over 18 but not over 36 months of age) 16 CFR 1500.53 15 lb @ 10 sec. (children over 36 but not over 96 months of age) *Children s garments with non-graspable components must be laundered a total of 10 cycles to ensure components are securely attached (Costco standard) Remark: Fail the item if any one or any part of the specimen separates and can fit into a small part chocking cylinder, per CPSC and 16 CFR 1500 UK / France / Iceland EN 71-1 Minimum 90 N / 10 seconds (for 6mm diameter) Minimum 50 N / 10 seconds (for < 6mm diameter) *Children s garments with non-graspable components must be laundered a total of 10 cycles to ensure components are securely attached Toy Safety Directive: 88/378/EEC & GPSD 2001/95/EC (Children less than 14yrs) Spain UNE 40902 (0-36 months) (After 3 washes according to care instruction) 0-6 months: Minimum 30 N/10 seconds (for 6mm diameter) Minimum 50 N/10 seconds (for > 6mm diameter) Maximum Torque: 0.23 N/m 6-36 months: Minimum 50 N/10 seconds (for 6mm diameter) Minimum 70 N/10 seconds (for > 6mm diameter) Maximum Torque: 0.34 N/m Page 34 of 58
Spain UNE 40902 (>36 months) Minimum 90 N / 10 seconds (for 6mm diameter Minimum 50 N / 10 seconds for < 6mm diameter * Garments with nongraspable components (Children) Costco Standard Must be laundered a total of 10 washing cycles / 5 dryclean cycles to ensure components are securely attached *Small parts (for Children s Items) 16 CFR 1500 (US/MX) Any item on Products intended for children under 3 years of age shall not fit into a small part chocking cylinder EN 71-1 (UK / France / Spain / Iceland) Toys Regulations SOR/2011-17 of Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) Any item on Products intended for children under 3 years of age shall not fit into a small part chocking cylinder Any item on Products intended for children under 3 years of age shall not fit into a small part chocking cylinder (Canada) *Sharp point & Sharp edges (for Children s Items) 16 CFR 1500.48&49 (US/MX) Products intended for children under 8 years of age shall not have accessible, potentially hazardous sharp points and edges before or after use and abuse testing EN 71-1 ((UK / France / Spain / Iceland) Toys Regulations SOR/2011-17 of Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) Products intended for children under 14 years of age shall not have accessible, potentially hazardous sharp points and edges before or after use and abuse testing Products intended for children under 14 years of age shall not have accessible, potentially hazardous sharp points and edges before or after use and abuse testing (Canada) Note: *Additional cost, sample size & TAT may be required if testing to 1 or more supplemental protocols is necessary. Please refer to the above referenced supplemental protocol(s) for additional information. Page 35 of 58
Section H TOXIC ELEMENTS IN PACKAGING MATERIAL REGULATORY STANDARDS All samples must be reviewed against the requirements Toxic Elements In Packaging Material in Costco Protocol of HL-13001 Section I SUBSTANCES OF VERY HIGH CONCERN (SVHC) REGULATORY STANDARDS All samples must be reviewed against the requirements of Substances of very high concern (SVHCs) on the current candidate list Costco Protocol of HL-1006 (In lieu of testing, a test report dated with one year can be submitted for document review) Section J - Taiwan Garment and Clothing Accessories / Wearing apparel, Underwear, Jumpers, Swimwear, Towels and Beddings REGULATORY STANDARDS CNS 15290 Safety of Textiles (General Requirements) * Free Formaldehyde TW: CNS 15580-1 (textile & leather) Baby textile products (Baby under 24 months) : < 20 ppm Textile products in direct contact with skin: < 75 ppm Textile products without direct contact with skin: < 300 ppm Indoor decorative textile materials: < 300 ppm All Color *Azo Colorants TW: CNS 15205-1 / CNS 15205-2 (for textile) CNS 15204 (for leather) < 30 ppm All Color * Soluble Cadmium (in textile accessories) TW: CNS 4797-2 Not Allowed All Color * Soluble Lead (in surface coating of textile products intended for children age < 12) TW: CNS 4797-2 < 90 mg/kg All Color * Organotins TW: EPA Method- NIEA T504.30B TBT: Baby textile products (Baby under 24 months): 0.5 mg/kg Direct contact with skin / Non-direct contact with skin / Interior decoration: 1.0 mg/kg TPhT: Baby textile products (Baby under 24 months): 0.5 mg/kg Direct contact with skin / Non-direct contact with skin / Interior decoration: 1.0 mg/kg All Color Page 36 of 58
*NP/NPEO (For children age < 12) CNS 15579 1000 mg/kg All Color * Physical safety requirement TW: CNS 15291 Comply with CNS 15291: 2009 Safety of Children s Clothing Cords and Drawstring on Children s Clothing Specifications All Color *Marking & Labeling TW: CNS 15290 Name, Telephone & Address of Manufacturer or Importer Size or Dimension of Origin Fiber Composition Care Labeling (According to CNS 8148:2008) All Color Scope of Inner wear & Middle wear Section K KOREA REGULATIONS SECTION 1 - Adults Inner Wear & Middle Wear (> 13 yrs) 1) Inner wear: Chemise, Drawers, Brassier, Panty, Slip, Garter belt, Corset(girdle), Pannier, Briefs, Under shirts, Maternity underwear, Sleepwear, etc. 2) Middle wear: Blouse, Trousers, Shirts, Towel, Gloves, Socks(include tights and stocking), Wigs, etc. MANDATORY TESTS KC (Korea Certification) STANDARDS ph value ISO 3071 4.0~7.5 Formaldehyde (Quantitative) Azo Dyes Tributyltin (TBT) (Applicable to coating and printing -except for dye print) Dimethyl Fumarate (DMF) (Applicable to leather & fur) ISO 14184-1 75mg/kg EN 14362-1:2012 4-aminoazobenzene: EN 14362-3:2012 KS K 0737 Safety Confirmation Act Annex 1 Appendix B 30mg/kg 1.0mg/kg 0.1mg/kg Nickel release (Applicable to metal with prolong skin contact) Flame retardants (Applicable to products treated with flame retardants) Safety Confirmation Act Annex 11 PentaBDE, OctaBDE: KS C IEC 62321 TDBPP: Safety Confirmation Act Annex 1 Appendix A 0.5 μg / cm2 /week Not used (PentaBDE/ OctaBDE/ TDBPP) Page 37 of 58
Allergenic disperse dyes (Synthetic fibres) KS K 0736 Innerwear: Not used Scope of Outer wear & Beddings SECTION 2 - Adults Outer wear & Beddings (> 13 yrs) 1) Outer wear: Suit, Sweater, Jacket, Coat, Down products, Coveralls, Jumper, Hat, Shawl, Muffler, Vest, Scarf, Shoes, etc. 2) Beddings: Covers & Korean style mattress, Rug, Sleeping bag, Duvet cover, Bed sheet, Carpet(below 1m 2 ), etc. MANDATORY TESTS KC (Korea Certification) STANDARDS ph value ISO 3071 4.0~9.0 Formaldehyde (Quantitative) Azo Dyes Tributyltin(TBT) (Applicable to coating and printing -except for dye print) Dimethyl Fumarate(DMF) (Applicable to leather and fur) Nickel release (Applicable to metal with prolong skin contact) Flame retardants (Applicable to products treated with flame retardants) ISO 14184-1 300mg/kg EN 14362-1:2012 4-aminoazobenzene: EN 14362-3:2012 KS K 0737 Safety Confirmation Act Annex 1 Appendix B Safety Confirmation Act Annex 11 PentaBDE, OctaBDE: KS C IEC 62321 TDBPP: Safety Confirmation Act Annex 1 Appendix A 30mg/kg 1.0mg/kg 0.1mg/kg 0.5 μg / cm2 /week Not used (PentaBDE/ OctaBDE/ TDBPP) Page 38 of 58
Scope of Leather products SECTION 5 Adult Leather Products (> 13 yrs) * Adults (> 13 yrs) - More than 60% leather material of surface area ratio only for shell 1) Inner wear: Chemise, Drawers, Brassier, Panty, Slip, Garter belt, Corset(girdle), Pannier, Briefs, Under shirts, Maternity underwear, Sleepwear, etc. 2) Middle wear: Blouse, Trousers, Shirts, Towel, Gloves, Socks(include tights and stocking), Wigs, etc. 3) Outer wear: Suit, Sweater, Jacket, Coat, Down products, Coveralls, Jumper, Hat, Shawl, Muffler, Vest, Scarf, Shoes, etc. 4) Beddings: Covers & Korean style mattress, Rug, Sleeping bag, Duvet cover, Bed sheet, Carpet (Include over 1m 2 also), etc. In case of leather of furniture, it is follow the beddings category and need to test for leather part only. MANDATORY TESTS KC (Korea Certification) STANDARDS ph value (Textile) ISO 3071 Innerwear / midwear: 4.0 ~ 7.5 Outerwear / bedding: 4.0 ~ 9.0 Formaldehyde Textile: ISO 14184-1 Leather KS M ISO 17226-1 Inner wear, Mid wear 75mg/kg Outer wear, Bedding 300mg/kg Dimethyl Fumarate (DMF) (Applicable to leather & fur) Safety Confirmation Act Annex 1 Appendix B 0.1mg/kg Chlorinated phenol(pcp) (Applicable to leather and fur) KS K 0733 5.0mg/kg Chromium VI (Applicable to leather and fur) KS M ISO 17075 3.0mg/kg Azo dyes Nickel release (Applicable to metal with prolong skin contact) Textile: EN 14362-1:2012 Leather: ISO 17234-1:2015 4-aminoazobenzene: Textile: EN 14362-3:2012 Leather: ISO 17234-2:2011 Safety Confirmation Act Annex 11 30mg/kg 0.5 μg / cm2 /week Tributyltin (TBT) (Applicable to coating and printing -except for dye print) KS K 0737 1.0mg/kg Flame retardants (Applicable to products treated with flame PentaBDE, OctaBDE: KS C IEC 62321 TDBPP: Safety Not used (PentaBDE/ OctaBDE/ TDBPP) Page 39 of 58
retardants) Confirmation Act Annex 1 Appendix A Allergenic disperse dyes (Synthetic fibres) KS K 0736 Innerwear: Not used Scope of Leather products SECTION 3 - Infants Leather Products (< 36months) * Infant (< 36months) - More than 60% leather material of surface area ratio only for shell Outerwear(T-shirts, trouser, one-piece dress, two-piece dress, body/jump suit, skirt, jacket, vest, trench coat, cardigan, coat, parka, shirts), Inner wear, Bedclothes(quilt, pillow, wrapper), Footwear, Socks(leggings, tights, socks), Gloves, Basic products for newborns(diaper cover, fabric diaper, handkerchief, bib, hand and foot wrapper, inner wrapping clothes), Bag, Hat MANDATORY TESTS KC (Korea Certification) STANDARDS ph value (Textile) ISO 3071 4.0~7.5 Formaldehyde (Quantitative) Textile: ISO 14184-1 Leather KS M ISO 17226-1 20mg/kg Dimethyl Fumarate(DMF) (Applicable to leather and fur) Chlorinated phenol(pcp) (Applicable to leather and fur) Chromium VI (Applicable to leather and fur) Azo dyes Lead content (Applicable to coating, printing, subsidiary-e.g. Button) Cadmium Nickel release (All metal parts) Safety Confirmation Act Annex 1 Appendix B 0.1mg/kg KS K 0733 0.5mg/kg KS M ISO 17075 0.5mg/kg Textile: EN 14362-1:2012 Leather: ISO 17234-1:2015 4-aminoazobenzene: Textile: EN 14362-3:2012 Leather: ISO 17234-2:2011 Common Safety Standards for Children's Products Appendix A Common Safety Standards for Children's Products Appendix A Safety Confirmation Act Annex 11 30mg/kg Surface coating: 90 mg/kg Metal / other substrate: 300 mg/kg 75mg/kg 0.5 μg / cm2 /week Page 40 of 58
Organotin (DBT) (Applicable to coating, printing -except for dye print) Organotin (TBT) (Applicable to coating, printing -except for dye print) Phthalates (DEHP/DBP/BBP/ DINP/DIDP/DNOP) Disperse Dyes (Synthetic fibres) KS K 0737 KS K 0737 Common Safety Standards for Children's Products Appendix C KS K 0736 1.0mg/kg 0.5mg/kg 0.1% (sum) Not used Flame retardants (Applicable to products treated with flame retardants) Soluble Heavy Metals (For all polymer/paper substrates, and any painting/coating.) Small part PentaBDE, OctaBDE: KS C IEC 62321 TDBPP: Safety Confirmation Act Annex 1 Appendix A KS G ISO 8124 Safety Confirmation Act Annex 6 Section 4.4 Sharp Point / Sharp Edge KS G ISO 8124 Not used (PentaBDE/ OctaBDE/ TDBPP) Sb: 60 mg/kg; As: 25 mg/kg; Ba: 1,000 mg/kg; Cd: 75 mg/kg; Cr: 60 mg/kg; Pb: 90 mg/kg; Hg: 60 mg/kg; Se: 500 mg/kg No small part (as received and after abuse test) No sharp point / No sharp edge (as received and after abuse test) Cord & Draw string EN 14682 Compliance Magnet Common Safety Standards for Children's Products Section 5.2.4 < 50kG 2 mm 2 or Not small part Page 41 of 58
Scope of Leather products SECTION 4 - Leather Products (Children 36 months to 13 yrs) * Children (Children 36 months to 13 yrs) - More than 60% leather material of surface area ratio only for shell Inner wear, Middle wear, Outerwear, Bedding, Tights, Socks, Shoes, Children bag, etc. MANDATORY TESTS KC (Korea Certification) STANDARDS ph value (Textile) ISO 3071 4.0~7.5 Formaldehyde (Quantitative) Textile: ISO 14184-1 Leather KS M ISO 17226-1 75mg/kg Dimethyl Fumarate(DMF) (Applicable to leather and fur) Chlorinated phenol(pcp) (Applicable to leather and fur) Chromium VI (Applicable to leather and fur) Azo dyes Lead content (Applicable to coating, printing, subsidiary-e.g. Button) Cadmium Nickel release (All metal parts) Safety Confirmation Act Annex 1 Appendix B 0.1mg/kg KS K 0733 5.0mg/kg KS M ISO 17075 3.0mg/kg Textile: EN 14362-1:2012 Leather: ISO 17234-1:2015 4-aminoazobenzene: Textile: EN 14362-3:2012 Leather: ISO 17234-2:2011 Common Safety Standards for Children's Products Appendix A Common Safety Standards for Children's Products Appendix A Safety Confirmation Act Annex 11 30mg/kg Surface coating: 90 mg/kg Metal / other substrate: 300 mg/kg 75mg/kg 0.5 μg / cm2 /week Organotin (TBT) (Applicable to coating, printing -except for dye print) KS K 0737 1.0mg/kg Phthalates (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP, DNOP) Common Safety Standards for Children's Products Appendix C 0.1% (sum) Page 42 of 58
Disperse Dyes (Synthetic fibres) KS K 0736 Not used Flame retardants (Applicable to products treated with flame retardants) Soluble Heavy Metals (Products intended to be placed in mouth) Small part PentaBDE, OctaBDE: KS C IEC 62321 TDBPP: Safety Confirmation Act Annex 1 Appendix A KS G ISO 8124 Safety Confirmation Act Annex 6 Section 4.4 Not used (PentaBDE/ OctaBDE/ TDBPP) Sb: 60 mg/kg; As: 25 mg/kg; Ba: 1,000 mg/kg; Cd: 75 mg/kg; Cr: 60 mg/kg; Pb: 90 mg/kg; Hg: 60 mg/kg; Se: 500 mg/kg No small part (as received and after abuse test) Sharp Point / Sharp Edge KS G ISO 8124 No sharp point / No sharp edge (as received and after abuse test) Cord & Draw string EN 14682 Compliance Magnet Common Safety Standards for Children's Products Section 5.2.4 < 50kG 2 mm 2 or Not small part Page 43 of 58
SECTION 6 - Children textile products ( 36 months to 13 yrs) Scope of Children products ( 36 months to 13 yrs) 1) Textile products for children: Inner wear, Middle wear, Outerwear, Tights, Socks, Shoes, Children bag, etc. MANDATORY MANDATORY TESTS KC (Korea Certification) STANDARDS ph value ISO 3071 4.0 ~ 7.5 Formaldehyde ISO 14184-1 75mg/kg Azo Dyes Phthalates (Applicable to coating, rubber, plastics) Tributyltin (TBT) (Applicable to coating, printing -except for dye print) Dimethylfumarate (DMF) (Applicable to leather and fur) Flame retardants (Applicable to products treated with flame retardants) Allergenic disperse dyes (Synthetic fibres) EN 14362-1:2012 4-aminoazobenzene: EN 14362-3:2012 Common Safety Standards for Children's Products Appendix C KS K 0737 Safety Confirmation Act Annex 1 Appendix B PentaBDE, OctaBDE: KS C IEC 62321 TDBPP: Safety Confirmation Act Annex 1 Appendix A KS K 0736 30mg/kg 0.1% (sum) (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP, DNOP) 1.0mg/kg 0.1mg/kg Not used (PentaBDE/ OctaBDE/ TDBPP) Not used Lead content (Applicable to coating, printing, subsidiary-e.g. Button) Common Safety Standards for Children's Products Appendix A Surface coating/substrate (other than metal): 90 mg/kg Metal: 300 mg/kg Cadmium Common Safety Standards for Children's Products Appendix A 75mg/kg Page 44 of 58
Nickel release (All metal parts) Safety Confirmation Act Annex 11 0.5 μg / cm2 /week Soluble Heavy Metals (Products intended to be placed in mouth) KS G ISO 8124 Sb: 60 mg/kg; As: 25 mg/kg; Ba: 1,000 mg/kg; Cd: 75 mg/kg; Cr: 60 mg/kg; Pb: 90 mg/kg; Hg: 60 mg/kg; Se: 500 mg/kg Cord and drawstring EN 14682 Compliance Small part Safety Confirmation Act Annex 6 Section 4.4 No small part (as received and after abuse test) Sharp Point / Sharp Edge KS G ISO 8124 No sharp point / No sharp edge (as received and after abuse test) Magnet Common Safety Standards for Children's Products Section 5.2.4 < 50kG 2 mm 2 or Not small part Page 45 of 58
SECTION 7 - Korea Packaging Regulation (Shirts & Lingerie only) All samples must be reviewed against the requirement in Costco Protocol of HL-1008 Page 46 of 58
Section L ANALYTICAL TESTS REGULATION / COSTCO STANDARDS ANALYTICAL * Lead In Surface Coating *ph level (For prolong skin contact item) Prolonged skin contact is defined by the EC Commission as discontinuous contact of 1 hour per day or continuous contact of 30 minutes. *Formaldehyde (Quantitative) All regions : 16 CFR 1303 (mod.) / CPSIA (mod.) (Costco Requirement) All regions: Textile: ISO 3071 Leather: ISO 4045 (Costco Requirement) All Regions (US/CN/MX/UK/ AUS/FR/SP/IS) except Japan /Taiwan / Korea: JIS L 1041/Law 112 Shall not exceed 90 ppm (0.009% by weight) Textile material: 4.0-7.5 (inner), 4.0-9.0 (middle wear / outerwear) Leather material: 4.0 ~ 7.5 < 75 ppm (For direct skin contact) A Ao < 0.05 (For babies aged under 24 months) Japan- JIS L 1041 / Law 112 / Ordinance NO. 34 of the Ministry of Health & Welfare TW: CNS 15580-1 (textile & leather) Baby textile products (Baby under 24 months) : < 20 ppm Textile products in direct contact with skin: < 75 ppm Textile products without direct contact with skin: < 300 ppm Indoor decorative textile materials: < 300 ppm All Color *Formaldehyde (Quantitative) (For Leather) All Regions (except TW/KR): ISO 17226-2 < 75 ppm (For direct skin contact) A Ao < 0.05 (For babies aged under 24 months) Page 47 of 58
* Azo Dyes (Applicable to textile or leather articles in direct and prolong skin contact) (For Taiwan region, Only Perform upon request) * Azo Dyes (Applicable to textile or leather articles in direct and prolong skin contact) UK / France / Spain / Iceland: Textile: EN 14362-1 EN 14362-3 Leather: ISO 17234 AU: Textile: EN 14362-1 EN 14362-3 Regulation (EC) 552/2009 Annex XVII, REACH 30 mg/kg each listed amine 30 mg/kg each listed amine * Azo Dyes (Applicable to textile or leather articles in direct and prolong skin contact) Leather: ISO 17234 JP: Textile: JIS L 1940-1 JIS L 1940-3 30 mg/kg each listed amine * Release of Nickel (Applicable to metal articles in direct and prolong skin contact) Note: Prolonged contact with the skin is defined as contact with the skin to articles containing nickel of potentially more than: - 10 minutes on three or more occasions within two weeks, or - 30 minutes on one or more occasions within two weeks. * Cadmium Content (Plastic / Surface Coating) (For Taiwan region, Only Perform upon request) *Chromium VI Content (For Leather) Leather: ISO 17234 UK / France / Spain / Iceland: Coated item EN 12472: 2005 + A1: 2009 and EN 1811:2011+A1:2 015 Non-coated item EN 1811:2011+A1:2 015 UK / France / Spain / Iceland: EN 1122 Method B UK / France / Spain / Iceland: ISO 17075 Annex XVII, REACH 0.5 μg /cm2/week (Non-body piercing article) < 0.2 μg /cm2/week (Body piercing article) Regulation (EC) 552/2009 ANNEX XVII, REACH 0.01% 3ppm Page 48 of 58
* Dimethyl Fumarate (DMF) (Suggest materials to test are textiles, leather, sponge foam, desiccants, wood) UK / France / Spain / Iceland: Solvent Extraction / GC-MS Vendor to provide PKG Desiccant document. Testing to be completed in accordance with the following requirements only if vendor cannot provide signed document. Products placed or made available on the market shall comply with the requirements of Decision 2009/251/EC, Decision 2010/153/EU & Decision 2011/135/EU 1 Sample * Organotin (expressed as tin) (Suggested materials to test are plastic, paint, coating) Tri-substituted Organostannic Compounds Dibutyltin (DBT) (except food contact materials) UK / France / Spain / Iceland: Solvent Extraction / GC-MS 0.1mg/kg Regulation (EU) 276/2010 Annex XVII, REACH 0.1% (Tri-substituted Organostannic Compounds) (Effective date: 1 July 2010) 0.1% (Dibutyltin (DBT) Compounds) (Effective date: 1 January 2012) 0.1% (Di-octyltin (DOT) Compounds) (Effective date: 1 January 2012) In lieu of testing, approved letter of guarantee can be submitted Di-octyltin (DOT) Scope: 1. Textile articles intended to come into contact with the skin 2. Gloves 3. Footwear or part of footwear intended to come into contact with the skin 4. Childcare articles Page 49 of 58
* Short Chain Chlorinated Paraffin (SCCP) Content (Suggest materials to test are plastics, rubber, paints & coatings, leather, adhesives, sealants) UK/France/ Spain / Iceland: ISO 18219 / GC- NCI-MS / GC- ECD Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 and its amendments 1% (Substance or mixture) 0.15% (Articles) In lieu of testing, approved letter of guarantee (LoG) can be submitted if dated within one year. Testing of final product is required if the supplier refuses to sing the LoG. Note: If actual testing is conducted: 1. Composite up to 3 like materials is allowed. 2. SVHC evaluation: If a component exceeds 1,000 mg/kg, report failure under SVHC line and inform the supplier they need to update the SVCH declaration. Attach SVCH declaration into production report. * Phthalates content (Applicable to toys or childcare articles) UK / France / Spain / Iceland: With reference to CPSC-CH- C1001-09.3 REACH Annex XVII (former 2005/84/EC) 0.1 % (DEHP, DBP and BBP for plasticised material in toy and childcare article) (Applicable to surface coating and plasticised material) 0.1 % (DIDP, DINP and DNOP for plasticised material in toy and childcare article which can be placed in the mouth by children) * Perflurooctane sulfonates (PFOS) (required if sample declared with stain and water repellant finishing) UK / France / Spain / Iceland: In-house method, LC-MS analysis Regulation (EU) No. 757/2010 Textile/ Coated material - 1 μg/m2 Plastic material 0.1% (In lieu of testing, approved letter of guarantee can be submitted. If no document is submitted, test will be conducted) Page 50 of 58
* Brominated Flame Retardants (PBB, TRIS, TEPA, PentaBDE, OctaBDE) (required if sample treated with Flame Retardants) UK / France / Spain / Iceland: In-house method; GC- MS/ GC- NPD/MS /LC- MS analysis PBB - Entry 8 of Regulation (EC) No 552/2009 PentaBDE - Regulation (EU) No. 757/2010 (entries 44 of Regulation (EC) No 552/2009) OctaBDE - Entry 45 of Regulation (EC) No 552/2009 TRIS and TEPA - Entry 4 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 552/2009 PBB / TRIS / TEPA = Not Detected PentaBDE = 10 mg/kg OctaBDE = 1000 mg/kg Hexabromocyclodode cane (HBCDD) (If claimed to be treated with flame retardant) UK / France / Spain / Iceland: Solvent Extraction / GC-MS Regulation (EC) No 850/2004 and its amendments 100 mg/kg Note: - Vendor shall declare if products are treated with flame retardants. Test would be performed only for products are treated with flame retardants. - Test would be performed on textile, foam, leather, plastic only. - Max. 3 in 1 mix can be offered if possible. - In lieu of testing, test report dated within one year can be submitted for review. Safety screen verification test is needed, select the number of components on the actual sample for verification test per guidance. Page 51 of 58
Flame Retardants (Penta-BDE / Octa-BDE Deca-BDE/ HBCDD/ TCEP / TDCPP) (For US) (Required if sample treated with Flame Retardants) (Suggest to accessible and inaccessible plastic, foam, synthetic leather, synthetic textile, coating, varnish, glue, adhesive) In-house method; GC-MS [Statue 24-306, Chapter 259 (AB 6195, 2011) New York State / Minnesota Chapter 57 (SF 2096, 2007-2008) / Minnesota Chapter 62 (SF 1215, 89th Legislature, 2015-2016) / Washington Substituted HB 1174 / SB 5684 / Vermont Act 61 / Vermont Chapter 80 2971 (S.260/H.589 / H 444, 2009) / Vermont Act 85 Chapter 80 2971 (S 81, 2013)] TCEP: - Products for children under 3: prohibited - Children s products; and Residential upholstered furniture: 100 mg/kg - Tents and sleeping bags: 0.1% TDCPP: - For Children s products and Residential upholstered furniture: 100 mg/kg - Tents and sleeping bags: 0.1% Penta-BDE & Octa-BDE: - For all products: 0.1% Deca-BDE/ HBCDD: - Products for children under the age of 12; Upholstered residential furniture; Tents and sleeping bags: 0.1 % In lieu of testing, test report dated within one year can be submitted for review. Safety screen verification test is needed, select the number of components on the actual sample for verification test per guidance. Guidance: Select the number of components on the actual sample for verification test per below chart: (X=total number of components in one article; Y = composite (when legally accepted) tests on high risk components only). NOTE: If the regulation does not permit compositing, do not composite X Y 1 5 0 6 14 1 15 24 2 25 34 3 35 44 4 Page 52 of 58
*Tris-(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) Content Solvent Extraction / GC-MS Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (S.C. 2010, c. 21), SOR 2014-79, Schedule 2 Item 16 Applicable to PU Foamcontaining products for children under the age of 3 Prohibited (Effective date: 24 October, 2014) (For Canada) In lieu of testing, test report dated within one year can be submitted for review. Safety screen verification test is needed, select the number of components on the actual sample for verification test per guidance. Guidance: Select the number of components on the actual sample for verification test per below chart: (X=total number of components in one article; Y = composite (when legally accepted) tests on high risk components only). NOTE: If the regulation does not permit compositing, do not composite X 1 5 0 6 14 1 15 24 2 25 34 3 35 44 4 Y * Tris(2,3-dibromopropyl) Phosphate (required if sample treated with Flame Retardants) CANADA: Solvent Extraction / GC- MS Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (S.C. 2010, c. 21), SOR 2014-79, Schedule 2 Item 10 Prohibited (In lieu of testing, approved letter of guarantee can be submitted. If no document is submitted, test will be conducted) Page 53 of 58
*Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons UK / France / Spain / Iceland: Annex XVII, REACH (PAHs) 8 PAHs Applicable to rubber or plastic components in articles that come into direct and prolonged or short-term repetitive contact with the human skin or the oral cavity. Articles including amongst others: - Sport equipment such as bicycles, golf clubs, racquets - House-hold utensils, trolleys, walking frames - Tools for domestic use - Clothing, footwear, gloves and sportswear - Watch-straps, wristbands, masks, headbands With reference to AfPS GS 2014:01 PAK Articles other than toys 1 mg/kg each PAH 8 PAHs are: - Benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) - Benzo(e)pyren (BeP) - Benzo(a)anthracene (BaA) - Chrysen (CHR) - Benzo(b)fluoranthene (BbFA) - Benzo(j)fluoranthene (BjFA) - Benzo(k)fluoranthene (BkFA) - Dibenzo(a, h)anthracene (DBAhA) (Effective date: December 27th, 2015) Note: 1. In lieu of testing, a test report dated with one year can be submitted for document review. Page 54 of 58
* Lead content in consumer product except jewellery (Suggest materials to test are plastics, paints & coatings, metal, glass and ceramic) Applicable to articles or accessible parts of articles for general public if such articles or components may be placed in the mouth by children Note: Can be placed in mouth by children is defined as any dimension of the item is less than 5cm. UK / France / Spain / Iceland: Total Acid digestion / ICP or AAS Migration Coated item EN 12472 and ASTM D 5517 Non-coated item ASTM D 5517 Full testing OR, Document Review with Verification Test. 1. In lieu of full testing, document review is accepted if a valid third party test report dated within one year is submitted. The test report must include, at a minimum, all of the high risk materials listed under the test properties section. 2. For verification testing: Select the number of components on the actual sample per below chart: (X = total number of components in one article; Y = composite tests on high risk components only) Note: If a product has 5 or less components, verification test is not needed, refer to document review. "X" : "Y": 1 5 = 0 6 14 = 1 15 24 = 2 25 34 = 3 35 44 = 4 45 + = 5 Annex XVII, REACH < 0.05% or < 0.05 μg/cm2 per hour (equivalent to 0.05 μg/g/h) *Mercury in consumer product other than battery or EE products Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Products Containing Mercury Regulations (SOR/2014-254) Remark: Costco requires testing starting on 1 January 2016. Document review is accepted in lieu of testing. LoG/DoC that no mercury is present. If mercury is present, the supplier would need to declare the overall weight and confirm if it complies with the limits set in the regulation. Mercury containing product must meet the labeling requirements (Effective date: 7 November, 2015) Page 55 of 58
*Lead, Cadmium and Phthalate Applicable to children product including - Child car seats - Clothing - Cosmetics for children under the age of 12 - Jewellery for children under the age of 12 - Products to help a child with sucking or teething, to facilitate sleep, relaxation, or the feeding of a child For US Lead and Cadmium Acid digestion / ICP or AAS Phthalate CPSC-CH- C1001-09.3 Washington Children's Safe Products Act 90 ppm (lead) 40 ppm (Cadmium) 0.1% (BBP, DBP, DEHP, DIDP, DINP or DNOP) (individually or in combination) Note: Actual test would be performed on below suggested accessible materials. Substances Lead Cadmium Phthalates Suggested materials Follow CPSC lead Follow CPSC lead Coating and Plasticized materials The Washington standard cannot be enforced for products to which a federal standard applies. (Suggested materials to test are accessible components) Section M - MOULD PREVENTION UNIT COSTCO STANDARDS Mold Prevention Unit Review Visual checking Record mold prevention unit (desiccants, super dry, Micro-Pak etc.) was used or not. For ALL countries, if supplier indicates Silica Gel is used, it should be considered a failure. In lieu of testing, Supplier may complete a Declaration of Conformity to confirm no Silica Gel is used. Confirmation is only needed if a mold prevention unit is used Take a photo and include the photo within the report if present. (Effective date: October 1st, 2015) Page 56 of 58
Section N GREEN DOT LOGO COSTCO STANDARDS (For France and SPAIN) Green Dot Logo Costco Requirement (Visual check) The Green Dot logo must be used on all outer and inner packaging that is labeled for resale. Shipping trays, master pack cartons and pallet skirts do not need to display the symbol. The minimum height is 10mm for most packages, but should be scaled up to be clearly visible on larger packages. Coordinators will indicate when sizing needs to change. Please see the coordinator if you need to use a smaller size than 10mm. Typical placement is near the UPC, however placement on the bottom is also acceptable. Coordinates will communicate special placement requirements. There needs to be free space clearance (indicated by the pink lines) from other graphics or text. The default version is black ink on a white background. Optional versions can be used based on buyer preference, background color or printing specification. Note: 10mm is the default size. All the others are options for resizing. This version can only be used on a white background. Choose a different option for placement on a clear or other color background Note: Use this version on a clear or solid color background. When printing one color on a solid color or clear background, the top (right facing) arrow will always be the ink color and the bottom (left facing) arrow will be knocked out of the background Note: Full color logo can be used on any color background Page 57 of 58