Last September,Taiwan BSMI has released a new version of CNS 15290 and added Nonylphenol and Nonylphenol ethoxylate (NP/NPEO) requirements in it. In addition, it also replaced the old testing method of formaldehyde with CNS 15580-1, which refers to ISO 14184-1:2011.
On July 1, 2014,the inspection of textile and apparel products began to follow the new version.That means from July 1, 2014, the NP/NPEO content in baby textile muts meet the new standards.
Please see the latest requirements of CNS 15290 as follows.
Test Item | Test Method | Baby textile products | Textile products in direct contact with skin | |
≦2 years old or 86 cm height | 2 ~12 years old | >12 years old | ||
Free formaldehyde | CNS 15580-1: 2012 comply with CNS 14940:1990 | 20 ppm | 75 ppm | 75 ppm |
Azo dyestuff | CNS 15205-1:2008 & CNS 15205-2:2008 CNS 15204:2008(leather) | 30 ppm | ||
Lead | CNS 4797-2:2004 | 90 ppm | 90 ppm | - |
Cadmium* | CNS 4797-2:2004 | ND | ||
Organic Tin | NIEA T504.30B | TBT: 0.5 ppm TPT: 0.5 ppm | TBT: 1 ppm TPT: 1 ppm | |
Nonylphenol & Nonylphenol ethoxylate (NP/NPEO) | CNS 15579 | 1000ppm | - | |
Physical safety requirement | CNS 15291 | Need to comply with CNS 15291 |
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