DIN CEN/TR 16446:2013-03

EN 14682:2004 "Safety of Children's Clothing - Cords and drawstrings on Children's Clothing - Specification" was developed in response to European Commission Mandate M 309, and harmonized under the General Product Safety Directive in July 2007. However, noting industry comments on EN 14682:2004, a revision was commenced in 2005, published in 2007, and harmonized in March 2010. An EU Commission report on the adoption of EN 14682 was commissioned in 2008. The report highlighted the need for additional guidance for industry and market surveillance authorities to explain the technical aspect of garment design and manufacture. Children's clothing, like adult clothing, is highly fashionable, resulting in changing garment styles. The aim of this Technical Report is to assist all stakeholders in this fast changing and inventive industry. At the time of development, a revision of EN 14682:2007 is in progress, and once this is published this Technical Report may be withdrawn. The document is in 'Question and Answer' format. All the garments mentioned are examples of frequently asked questions raised by the clothing industry or market surveillance authorities. The responses have been reviewed and agreed upon by CEN/TC 248/WG 20. The committee responsible for this standard is NA 106-01-02 AA "Textilien und Bekleidung - Kennzeichnung, Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren; SpA zu CEN/TC 248/WG 10 und WG 20 und ISO/TC 133" ("Textiles - Designation, requirements and test methods; Mirror committee to CEN/TC 248/WG 10, WG 20 and ISO/TC 133") at DIN.