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CPC for kids’ craft smocks and aprons
What smock testing usually covers
- Flammability of the main fabric (or a documented exemption for plain heavy fabrics).
- Lead in printed designs, coatings, and any plastic components.
- Small parts evaluation where the smock includes craft attachments for under-3 use.
Selling smocks as part of a kit
Smocks bundled with paints and craft materials are sold as a kit: the kit’s certificate should cite the rules covering every component, and the art materials themselves carry the LHAMA labeling duty separately. Bundle documentation in the same file so the buyer and the marketplace see one coherent compliance story.
Questions people ask
Are smocks for toddlers tested differently?
Toddler products face small parts and stricter material attention, and anything marketed for messy play gets mouthed: materials should be tested accordingly.
Do waterproof coatings need specific testing?
Coatings are surface coatings for lead-testing purposes, and some waterproofing chemistries raise additional questions: document the coating chemistry with the lab.
Can I use the same certificate for the whole smock line?
Yes, when the line shares materials and construction: write the certificate to cover the family and list the variants it applies to.
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