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Products the mandatory standard applies to
The mandatory standard applies to safety testing and labelling of nightwear for children in sizes 00 to 14 unless stated otherwise. This includes the following:
- pyjamas sold as top and bottom together or nightwear separates
- knitted nightwear all-in-ones, size 3 to 14
- woven nightwear all-in-ones, size 00 to 14
- mostly knitted all-in-one garments, size 00 to 2 that are made from 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 and towels with sleeves or arm openings.
The mandatory standard also applies to paper patterns for making children's nightwear. Paper patterns for making children's nightwear must be contained in packaging with a legible fire warning on the outside.
Products the mandatory standard does not apply to
The mandatory standard excludes the following type of garments:
- knitted all-in-one garments up to and including size 2 that aren’t made from fabrics that have or include a pile or nap
- size 3-14 knitted daywear all-in-ones
- woven all-in-ones for daywear
- knitted trunks or boxer shorts in form fitting styles commonly worn as underwear
- tee-shirts, singlets, track tops and similar that aren’t sold as nightwear and aren’t part of a nightwear set
- track pants, leggings (with and without feet), shorts and similar that aren’t sold as nightwear and aren’t part of a nightwear set
- towels and blankets that don’t have a sleeve or arm opening
- headwear, footwear and hand-wear
- infant sleep bags without sleeves or arm openings
- sleeping bags in all sizes often used for camping
- baby wraps and swaddles
- detachable capes, hoods, wings, tutus and similar costume accessories.
Complying with the mandatory standard
This information is an overview of how to comply with the mandatory standard. Suppliers must not rely on this information as a complete guide to compliance.
View the full detail of the mandatory standard.
Safety categories
Nightwear for children (and some daywear) is classified into one of 4 categories, according to garment or fabric type.
Some garments are so flammable they can’t meet any of the 4 categories. Because of this they can’t be given a label and must not be sold.
Labelling
Each category needs a label. Categories 1 to 3 require a low fire hazard label. Category 4 requires a high fire hazard warning label.
Low fire hazard label
Low fire hazard warning label
This image is an example of a low fire hazard label.
The low fire hazard label features a flame graphic and text warning.
The low fire hazard label must comply with the requirements of the mandatory standard.
High fire hazard label
High fire hazard warning label
This image is an example of a high fire hazard label.
The high fire hazard label features a flame graphic and text warning.
The hire fire hazard label must comply with the requirements of the mandatory standard.
Mandatory standard details
The 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.
The mandatory standard is based on the voluntary standard Australian and New Zealand Standard, AS/NZS 1249:2014, Children's nightwear and limited daywear having reduced fire hazard.
You can buy AS/NZS 1249:2014 from Standards Australia, Intertek Inform or Accuris.
We can make a copy of these standards available for viewing at one of our offices, subject to licensing conditions.
When a product does not comply
Fines and penalties may apply for failure to comply with a mandatory safety or information standard. For more information, see fines and penalties.
Suppliers may need to recall a product when it doesn't meet the mandatory standard or is potentially unsafe.
Watch a video showing nightie flammability
A video of a nightie being tested for flammability.
Video transcript
The video shows the nightie laboratory test.
There is no spoken word.
