This document specifies requirements for cords and drawstrings for children's clothing, including disguise costumes and skiwear, up to the age of 14 years.
Within the scope of this document it is not possible to cover all potential hazards that may create an unsafe garment.
Conversely, identifiable specific hazards in certain styles/design of garment may not present a risk for certain age groups.
NOTE It is recommended that an individual risk assessment be carried out on any garment in order to ensure that it does not present a hazard to the wearer.
This document does not apply to:
a) child use and care articles such as, nappies and soother holders;
b) shoes, boots and similar footwear;
c) gloves, hats, scarves
d) neckties designed to be worn with a shirt or blouse;
e) belts and braces;
f) 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;
g) 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;
h) theatrical costumes used for theatrical performances.
BS EN 14682:2004 history
2014BS EN 14682:2014 Safety of children's clothing. Cords and drawstrings on children's clothing. Specifications
2008BS EN 14682:2007 Safety of children's clothing - Cords and drawstrings on children's clothing - Specifications
2005BS EN 14682:2004 Safety of children's clothing - Cords and drawstrings on children's clothing - Specifications