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https://doi.org/10.62763/cb/2.2024.55

Vol. 17, No. 2, 2024

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    • Technical regulation of hygienic properties of infant clothing

    Iryna Martyrosyan Iryna Kryvonohova Кateryna Garbazhiy

    Received 27.08.2024, Revised 09.11.2024, Accepted 03.12.2024

    Abstract

    Hygienic properties for children’s clothing are a significant factor in quality and safety and require careful study and control. However, the technical regulation of safety and hygiene standards for children’s clothing remains a significant challenge in the global market. The mechanism for ensuring the safety of children’s clothing requires new solutions from governments. Key aspects of protecting children’s health in clothing manufacturing include controlling the quality of raw materials, monitoring production processes, and regulating the use of chemical bleaches and dyes. The aim of this work was to examine the hygienic properties of infant clothing entering the Ukrainian market. The assessment of hygienic authorities was carried out using standard methods, including atomic absorption and chromatographic methods. Odorimetric studies revealed that the sample of the “Sova Kids” body suit does not meet the regulatory standards for odour intensity. The results of the study on hygienic properties showed that all samples meet the established requirements, but the “Sova Kids” body suit exhibited the best hygroscopicity. Chemical analysis for heavy metals revealed that in Sample No. 2, the “SMIL” body suit, the copper content exceeds both international and Ukrainian standards by 0.6 μg/kg. A very high concentration of dichlorodiphenyl trichloromethylmethane (DDT) was found in all three samples of infant clothing. These values are 12 to 17 times higher than the established Ukrainian and international standards (permissible limit: up to 0.5 μg/kg). Meanwhile, Sample No. 3 does not include any labeling data or manufacturer information. The results of this study hold practical significance for retail chains selling infant clothing and can be utilised by wholesale and retail entrepreneurs, as well as clothing manufacturers. They also serve as a basis for regulatory authorities, especially certification bodies, to implement stricter measures”

    Keywords:

    environmental safety; heavy metals; pesticides; assessment of substance content; hygroscopicity

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    Martyrosyan, І., Kryvonohova, I., & Garbazhiy, К. (2024). Technical regulation of hygienic properties of infant clothing. Commodity Bulletin, 17(2), 55-62. https://doi.org/10.62763/cb/2.2024.55
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