BS 7907:2007 PDF

Scope: This British Standard gives recommendations for the design and manufacture of children’s clothing to promote mechanical safety. The standard also gives recommendations on safety aspects of the packaging and display of children’s clothing, including guidance for retailers. This standard is applicable to clothing intended for children up to 14 years of age. This standard is intended for use at all stages of the clothing supply chain, including use by designers, specifiers and manufacturers of children’s clothing. It is also intended to be used by importers, distributors and retailers to assist them in the selection of clothing that does not present a mechanical hazard. This standard is not applicable to: a) child care articles, such as bibs, nappies and soother holders; b) footwear, such as boots, shoes and slippers; c) toys and other items sold with the clothing. The standard does not include recommendations on any clothing features that might be necessary to cater for children with special needs. The standard does not include recommendations on the following: 1) chemical safety; 2) protection against allergic reactions, e.g. to nickel released from metal components, rubber and feathers; 3) thermal protection (against heat or cold); 4) avoidance of overheating in children under 12 months; 5) flammability; 6) protection against solar radiation (protection against sunburn).

BS 7907:2007 Referenced Document

BS 4162 Methods of test for buttons
BS EN 14682 Safety of children's clothing. Cords and drawstrings on children's clothing. Specifications*， 2014-12-31 Update
BS EN ISO 10012 Measurement management systems - Requirements for measurement processes and measuring equipment
BS EN ISO 139 Textiles. Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing
BS EN ISO 3758 Textiles. Care labelling code using symbols*， 2024-04-30 Update

2007 BS 7907:2007 Code of practice for the design and manufacture of children's clothing to promote mechanical safety
1997 BS 7907:1997 Code of practice for the design and manufacture of children's clothing to promote mechanical safety