2017/7/12 16:46:20

The mandatory standard applies to nightwear for children (sizes 00–14 unless stated otherwise) that includes the following items:

• Pyjamas (whether sold as top and bottom together or nightwear separates)
• Size 3 - 14 knitted nightwear all-in-ones
• Size 00 - 14 woven nightwear all-in-ones
• Predominantly knitted all-in-one garments in the size range size 00-2 made from fabrics that have a pile or nap, or include fabrics with a pile or nap
• Nightdresses and nighties
• Nightshirts
• Dressing gowns
• Bathrobes
• Boxer shorts of a loose style commonly used as nightwear
• Infant sleep bags with sleeves or arm openings
• Blankets & towels that incorporate a sleeve or arm opening

The mandatory standard also covers paper patterns for making children's nightwear. The mandatory standard prescribes requirements for safety testing and labelling of children's nightwear and paper patterns for making children's nightwear.

Up to 31 December 2019, suppliers have the option to comply with the requirements from either the Consumer Goods (Children’s Nightwear and limited daywear and Paper Patterns for Children’s Nightwear) Safety Standard 2017 or the Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standards (Children’s Nightwear and Paper Patterns for Children’s Nightwear) Regulations 2007.

From 1 January 2020 suppliers must only comply with the requirements in Consumer Goods (Children’s Nightwear and limited daywear and Paper Patterns for Children’s Nightwear) Safety Standard 2017 sets out the mandatory requirements for children's nightwear.