REGULATORY PRODUCT SPECIFIC TEST PROTOCOL FOR:
Apparel, Socks and Bibs - Infant and Toddler (Sizes 0-5T)
Additional requirements may apply to this product. Please refer to the Walmart US Testing Manual for details.
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Walmart does not guarantee that the information contained in this protocol is current, or that all requirements are listed. Walmart is committed to providing our
customers with safe products that comply with all appropriate regulations and standards. Walmart does not provide legal advice to its suppliers, so where
needed, suppliers should seek their own legal counsel on how to comply with all laws applicable to their product.
EVALUATION CITATION CRITERIA COMMENTS Documentation Accepted
Scope Applies to general wearing apparel for infant and toddlers, sizes See the "Documentation
0 - 5T, as well as knitted or woven coverings for the foot. This Definitions" tab for
includes sportswear (tops/bottoms), dresses/skirts, underwear, specific requirements
outerwear, sleepwear, layette/bibs, and socks. Apparel worn regarding documentation.
while hunting, fishing, or participating in a sport is included in
the definition of general wearing apparel.
Standards
Not Applicable
Regulations
Flammability of Children's Sleepwear 16 CFR 1615 Must comply with the most current version of the regulation. Test Report (CPSC Lab Report)
Flammability - vinyl plastic film 16 CFR 1611 Must comply with the most current version of the regulation. Test Report (CPSC Lab Report)
Flammability of Textiles 16 CFR 1610 Must comply with the most current version of the regulation. Test Report (CPSC Lab Report)
Restricted Substances
DEHP Phthalate (Accessible Proposition 65 This restriction applies to socks with embellishments only. Test report (Non CPSC
Substrate) in Soft Plastic, Synthetic Accredited Lab)
Leather, and PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride) Total weight limit must not exceed 1000 PPM.
for Socks with Embellishments Only
PVC Walmart USA Bibs must not contain PVC.
Product Safety and
Compliance
Standard
Formaldehyde in Textile (Applicable to Walmart USA Newborn / Infant, & Toddler Children's Apparel Sizes 0-5T: must not exceed Test Report OR Test Report
any product intended for prolonged Product Safety and 20 ppm with Letter of Guarantee for
skin contact) Compliance Bulk Testing (Non CPSC
Standard based on
Accredited Lab)
ISO 14184-1 or JIS
1041L
Nickel Release (Applicable to any Walmart USA Metal components intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the Test report (Non CPSC
metal component intended for direct Product Safety and skin shall meet the test methods and requirements of BS EN 1811-11 / EN Accredited Lab)
skin contact) Compliance 12472-2005 + A1-2009 for nickel migration.
Standard based on
BS EN 1811-11 / EN
12472-2005 + A1-
2009
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EVALUATION CITATION CRITERIA COMMENTS Documentation Accepted
Phthalates Content - Soft Plastic Walmart USA For soft plastic components of apparel that are accessible to the mouth Test Report (CPSC Lab Report)
Components Product Safety and when worn (for children ages 3 and under which includes newborn,
Compliance infant, and toddler sizes 0-5T):
Standard based on
15 USC § 2057c16 DEHP, DIBP, BBP, DBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP, DINP: shall not be
CFR 1199 / 16 CFR contained with concentration exceeding 0.1% 1000 ppm each for the product
1307 / 16 CFR 1308
Requirement also applies to reusable packaging for apparel.
Only accessible soft plastics with a shore A hardness < 90 shall be tested for
this requirement. Three like/similar materials can be composited.
Accessible plastic components made from polypropylene (PP), polyethylene
(PE), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), general purpose polystyrene
(GPPS), medium-impact polystyrene (MIPS), high-impact polystyrene (HIPS)
and super high-impact polystyrene (SHIPS) and their additives as listed in 16
CFR 1308 are exempt from testing. To support testing exemption, a material
declaration through a formal LOG must be provided to the third party lab at
time of testing. If no material declaration is made, the third party lab will
conduct phthalate testing on all accessible plastic materials.
Physical and Mechanical
Requirements
Blaze Orange: Hunting Apparel and Walmart USA Color Requirements -
Accessories Only Product Safety and • Dominant Wavelength – Between 595nm – 605nm
Compliance • Luminosity – Not less than 40%
Standard based on • Chromaticity Coordinates that are acceptable are as follows:
ANSI/ISEA 107
X Y
0.610 0.390
0.544 0.376
0.579 0.341
0.655 0.344
Pom-poms Walmart USA Detachable pom-poms shall comply with most recent version of ASTM F963
Product Safety and Section 4.35
Compliance
Standard based on
ASTM F963 Section
4.35
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EVALUATION CITATION CRITERIA COMMENTS Documentation Accepted
Drawstrings on Child Garments Walmart USA There shall be no drawstrings/functional ties/cords in the hood and neck
Product Safety and area of children's garments sizes 0 to 16. Drawstrings at the waist and bottom
Compliance of children's garments sizes 2T-16 shall: not exceed 3 inches (75mm) in length
Standard based on outside the drawstring channel when the garment is expanded to its fullest
CPSC, ASTM width; have no toggles, knots, "D" Rings, or other attachments at the free
F1816, N.Y. GBS. ends, and be bar tacked, if the drawstring is one continuous string.
LAW § 391-b, and Drawstrings at the waist and bottom of children's garments sizes 0 - 24
W.I. ATCP 139 months are not permitted.
Drawstrings, cords, and ties of any type of children's apparel shall not finish at
or below the ankle, or at the ends of sleeves that finish below the elbow.
The maximum length and use restrictions for drawstrings, cords and ties in the
chest, leg, waist hip, shoulder area are in the following chart:
Decorative drawstrings, cords and ties must meet the following requirements:
Decorative drawstrings, cords, and ties shall not use beads at any location for
sizes 0-5T. Cords and ties, when allowed, must be located solely on the
hood at the base of the front opening.
Cords and ties made from metal chains shall be be used for sizes 0-5T.
For sizes 4-20, Cords, ties, belts, made from metal chains must break away
under the weight of the child.
The maximum length for decorative cords, and ties used on hoods or
in the neck for sizes 7 - 20 is 3”.
Functional drawstring, cords and ties also must meet the following
requirements:
Elastic cords/ties in the hood and neck are not permitted.
Lace up ties for sizes 0-5T must be securely attached at the exit points; sizes
4-20 must be securely attached at the midpoint.
There shall be no free ends for internal drawstrings, cords, ribbons, tapes, or
elastic bungees with the intent to cinch in a garment top at the waist or sweep
area.
Safety loops for internal functional drawstring cords must only be used for
sizes 4-20.
Internal cord must be securely attached at center-back and must sit flush to
the garment; must not be longer than 2" in distance between the exit point and
safety loop.
#VALUE!
Mechanical Hazards 16 CFR 1500.48 & Shall not exhibit any non-functional sharp edges or sharp points that may
49 cause a hazard as determined by 16 CFR 1500.48 / 16 CFR 1500.49.
Small Parts Walmart USA Products intended for children under 3 shall have no original small parts, or Note:
Product Safety and small parts as determined by 16 CFR 1501. Scope expanded to include 1. All graspable parts have to be
Compliance apparel and accessories. tested.
Standard based on 2. The zipper pull has to be tested by
16 CFR 1500.18 (a) moving the slider all the way down to
(9) / 16 CFR 1501 the bottom stop. A lateral force of 15lbs
for 10 seconds is applied and if any
component detaches then it is
evaluated for small parts.
Sashes & Thin Ties at Waist Area Walmart Standard Dresses and tops with sashes and/or thin ties which are intended to be tied in
(dresses & tops) based on EN 14682 the front, side or back at the waist area must meet the following:
Permanently sewn in the side seams at the waist area of a dress or top;
The length of the untied sash and/or thin tie must not exceed 14 inches
(measured from the point where it is tied); and
The dress or top must include loops to prevent the sash or thin tie from
hanging below the hem of the product when the sash or thin tie is untied.
Halter Neck Style Garments Walmart Standard Halter neck style garment must not exhibit free ends and alternate closures
based on EN 14682 used on halter neck style garments must fit flat against the body with no free
ends or loose loops.
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EVALUATION CITATION CRITERIA COMMENTS Documentation Accepted
Packaging and Labeling
Products with Filling Materials Utah Code Title 4 Labeling must state: Slippers containing filling material in
Chapter 10 and Rule the top portion require this label
70-101 Name & Address Of Manufacturer Or RN Number disclosure. Filling material in the
Material Type And Content bottom portion are exempt from this
Country Of Origin requirement.
Sterilization Permit Number for animal derived filling (e.g. wool, feathers,
down, shoddy and hair)
Registrations
Not Applicable
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FOR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS PLEASE REFER BACK TO YOUR LAB
Revision # Date Revision Description Revised by
3/25/2011 Initial Posting Walmart
1 9/27/2012 Revision Walmart
2 7/31/2013 Lead Exemption Walmart
3 Added the word "each" after 1000ppm in the Phthalates Content - Soft Plastic
10/4/2013 Walmart
Components Restricted Substance.
4 2/3/2014 Updated Citation to ASTM F2923-11 for Magnet Requirements Walmart
5 7/1/2014 Added the Document Acceptance List reference to the Nickle Release test Walmart
criteria.
6 7/21/2014 Updated Citation for the Nickel Release test. Added comments to Small Parts Walmart
for clarification. Updated the Citation for Magnet Requirements and
Mechanical Hazards. Added the legal disclaimer at the top. Updated the
Evaluation from Bedding Tag for Product with Filling Materials to Products with
Filling Materials.
7 11/11/2014 Deleted the Real Fur / Faux Fur Packaging and Labeling requirement as it is Walmart
now added to the All Products Protocol. Protocol has always covered Bibs in
8 6/22/2015 the scope.
Updated Deleted separate
drawstring citation toBibs
add protocol
NY and and
WI. added PVC for Bibs
9 12/23/2015 requirement to this protocol
Magnet requirement citationand renamed
changed to Apparel,
updated Socks
from F963 and Bibs
to Rhode - Infant Walmart
Island
Comprehensive Children’s Jewelry Safety Act (2012 R.I. Pub. Laws 393) and
ASTM F2923-14.
10 2/15/2016 Updated the additional requirements disclaimer to incorporate manual and Walmart
revised retail link path.
11 9/14/2016 Updated tracking label requirements. Walmart
12 10/11/2016 Removed "manufactured on or after August 14, 2009" from the Tracking Label Walmart
requirement as we are well past the compliance date. Added clarity to the
Magnet Requirement since ASTM F2923-14 addresses magnets in jewelry
only. Added exemption language to the Breakaway Feature to create clarity.
13 12/2/2016 Jurisdictional Test ID update. No change to the protocol content. Walmart
14 4/12/2017 Combined PM300A and PM7A to reduce duplicative test IDs. Deleted Walmart
PM300A.
15 4/25/2017 Updated all Test IDs with an H, M, or L designation. Walmart
16 8/25/2017 Added RS100G-H Walmart
17 12/21/2017 Updated the citation of Test IDs PM8A-H and PM46A-H to reference 16 CFR Walmart
1250 instead of ASTM F963.
18 5/5/2018 Updated list of restricted phthalates to include: DEHP, DIBP, BBP, DBP, Walmart
DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP, DINP.
19 6/13/2018 Updated to refer to the Walmart US Testing Manual and new Retail Link CK
Library
20 5/1/2021 Updated test line PL7A-J-H to require Sterilization Permit for Utah Code CB
21 10/7/2022 Updated criteria of Test ID PM46A-H to remove hobby, craft and jewelry HW
products from exemption and to change "shall" to "must".
22 10/19/2022 Updated criteria of Test ID PM46A-H to remove science kits from exemption. HW
23 12/16/2022 Removed RS100G-H, RS49A-H, RS56A-H, PM8A-H, PM46A-H and PL65A-H HW
due to duplicate test lines in Children's Products Protocol.
24 12/29/2022 Added RS100G-H and updated citation. TRM
25 12/30/2022 Removed RS100G-H because Apparel is now included in the Children's TRM
Product Protocol
26 1/24/2024 Updated evaluation column to fix typo in test line PL7A-J-H. SJS
27 2/28/2024 Updated test line PM21B-H to include "D" rings into scope. JRC
Added newly created test line PM145A-M to ensure compliance with Sashes &
Thin Tie standards.
Added newly created test line PM18A-M to ensure compliance with Halter
Neck Style standards
28 4/3/2024 Created test line ID PM54A-M for Sashes and Thin Ties to correct test line JRC
duplication.
29 4/23/2024 Updated protocol to include new column "F" for Document Acceptance PSC Extern
information and added a new "Documentation Definitions" tab.
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EVALUATION CITATION CRITERIA COMMENTS Documentation Accepted
30 5/10/2024 Updated test line RS25A-H; RS64A-H; and RS19A-J-H to clarify a Non-CPSC TRM
Lab Report may be accepted in lieu of testing.
Updated test lines RE3A-H; RE4A-H; and RE6A-H to clarify a CPSC Lab
Report may be accepted in lieu of testing.
31 9/6/2024 Updated test line PM21B-H to reflect criteria documented for drawstrings n JRC
Apparel Directive
Added test line PM8B-H to comply with ASTM F963 standards.
32 9/17/2024 Added comment section to test line PL7A-J-H (Products with Filling Materials) JRC
to include new updates in the requirement.
33 1/14/2025 Updated risk designation: PL7A-J-H to PL7A-J-M JRC
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Documentation Type
Test Report (CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission)List of CPSC-Accepted Testing Laboratories | CPSC.gov
Test Report (Non CPSC Accredited Lab)
Supplier Declaration of Compliance
Bill of Materials
Letter of Guarantee (LOG)
Review by Board Certified Toxicologist
Listing Certification
Requirements
Test Reports must come from a CPSC accepted laboratory. Test reports must be dated
within 12 months, unless otherwise noted in the test line. Test reports must include the
date, item identification, testing/verification performed and designated pass result.
Test Reports must come from an accredited laboratory (e.g. HOKLAS, CNAS, ILAC, IAS,
A2LA, APLAC). Test reports must be dated within 12 months, unless otherwise noted in
the test line. Test reports must include the date, item identification, testing/verification
performed and designated pass result.
A document assuring that a supplier's product is produced, packaged, and shipped under
a controlled process that results in consistent conformance to our requirements. Must be
signed by company officer.
A comprehensive inventory of the raw materials, assemblies, subassemblies, parts and
components, as well as the quantities of each needed to manufacture a product.
assemblies, subassemblies, parts and components, as well as the quantities of each
needed to manufacture a product.
Must include:
1. Drafted on supplier’s company letterhead or include an e-verification of the origin of the
LOG;
2. Date;
3. Product name, UPC, item number and description;
4. Original test report number and test date, if applicable;
5. Statement of guarantee certifying that the original test report provided applies to the
product being shipped to Walmart, if applicable;
6. Statement of guarantee certifying that the product is representative (i.e., produced at
the same time, in the same factory, and using the same materials) of the product tested in
the production report, if applicable;
7. For products requiring a tracking method (e.g. children’s products, wood products, etc.),
indicate how the product can be linked to the test report (e.g. tracking label, lot code, etc.);
8. Signature of an officer or a high-level management official with authority to act on behalf
of the company;
9. If applicable, a copy of the test report must be attached showing that:
a. Product was tested by a Walmart approved test laboratory and meets the
Walmart testing/verification requirements, AND
b. Test report meets the Walmart product testing/verification program time frame
A document detailing the detection, isolation, and identification of chemicals, toxins, or
poisons in a given sample. A toxicology report should include: date, product description,
full formulation review, standard regulation reference, and signature of toxicologist.
Certification issued by an OSHA approved NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing
Laboratory) recognized for the listing UL standard.
