On October 18, 2010, the Korea Bureau of Technical and Standards (KATS) issued a public notice under G/TBT/N/KOR/295 titled "Notice of a Draft Amendment to the Safety Standard for Textile Products for Infants and Young Children." This update aims to clarify the scope of textile products intended for infants and young children, with a particular focus on preventing potential hazards caused by small detachable parts. The regulation specifically states that adhesion strength tests should not be performed on small decorative elements. Instead, a uniform force of 70 N ± 2 N should be applied for 5 seconds, followed by a 10-second hold. If the part remains attached, it is considered safe. However, if the part detaches during this test, the product may be classified as non-compliant if the widget is smaller than 31.7 mm in size.
On the following day, October 19, 2010, KATS released another notice under G/TBT/N/KOR/294, titled "Notice of Draft Amendments to Standards for Textile Safety and Quality Marks." This update focuses on improving traceability and safety control for infant and home textiles. It requires manufacturers to clearly indicate the date of manufacture, batch number, barcode, or style number on the product. Additionally, any textile item that passes the widget test (with parts smaller than 31.7 mm) must carry a warning label stating: "Note! If the widget is removed, it may be swallowed."
Both notifications were announced with a six-month implementation period. The revised standards are expected to be finalized and come into effect in May 2011 or later. Manufacturers and stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments within 60 days from the date of publication to ensure all concerns are addressed before the final approval. These updates reflect South Korea’s ongoing efforts to enhance child safety and maintain high-quality standards in the textile industry.
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