Child Safety and Flammability Regulatory Updates – Canada

Canadian regulations are in place to help reduce the risk of injury from recognized hazards in children’s apparel. Walmart has also implemented additional apparel design requirements based on U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall data and best industry practices to minimize the risk of injury to children.

During this webinar, Walmart suppliers will learn about Canadian regulations regarding child safety and flammability requirements. By the end of the webinar, you'll have a better understanding of:

• Potential hazards of children’s apparel
  • Flammability
  • Small parts, sharp edges, sharp points
  • Use and abuse testing
• Garment construction requirements
  • Drawstrings
  • Fasteners
  • Zippers
  • Decorations

This webinar will be conducted in English.

Speakers

Sibsankar Maity, technical manager
Two years of technical experience and more than 17 years of experience with key account service and quality.

Abu Shaid, laboratory manager
More than 21 years of experience in laboratory testing.

Webinar time

May 8, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm BST Bangladesh