1No. ICS 61.060
Y78
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
GB XXXX -XXXX
Safety technical specifications for children’s footwear
(Draft for approval)
Issued on XXXX - XX  XXXX -Effective as of XX -2Foreword
All of the tec hnical requirements in these standards are compulsory.
The standards are based on the rules in National Standard GB/T 1.1 -2009.
Please be aware that these standards contain information that may relate to patents. The body 
issuing these standards takes no r esponsibility for the status or validity of these patents.
The standards were proposed by the China National Light Industry Council.
These standards have been produced under the management of the National Technical Committee 
305 on Footwear -Part of the S tandardi sation Administration of China (SAC/TC305).
These standard awere produced by: China Leather & Footwear Industry Research Institute;Bangdeng 
Shoes Ltd of Nanan City, Fujian, Kading (Fujian) Children's Product Co Ltd; Taizhou Feiying Shoes Ltd; 
Belle International Ltd (Shenzhen); Dordor Horse Ltd (Beijing); Beijing ECT Testing Co. Ltd. 
Principal authors of these standards: Weijuan Zhang , Xiaoxia Qi , Jingguo Hou, Xiuxia Huang, 
Dinghai Li, Xiaowu Rong, Yu Chen, Cunjun Yu, Shuxian Yu,
Huiqun Wu.3Safety requirements and standards for children’s footwear
1. Scope of these standards
These standards specify the technical terms and definitions, product categories, technical 
requirements, testing methods and determining methods relating to the safety requirements for 
children's footwear.
These standards relate to footwear of all materials, designed for ordinary, daily wear by persons aged 
14 or under (shoe size no bigger than 250mm). 
These standard sare not applicable to children's rubber shoes .
2. Normative references
The following documents are indispensable for the application of these standards: In the case o f 
dated reference documents, only those versions which are dated shall apply to these standards.
In the case of undated reference docu ments, only the latest edition (including all amendments) shall 
apply to these standards.
GB/T 2703 Technical terms related to footwear
GB/T 2912.1 -2009  Formaldehyde detection in textiles Part 1: free and hydrolysed formaldehyde 
(water extraction method)
(ISO 14184 -1:1998, MOD)
GB 6675 -2003 National technical safety regulations for children's toys
GB/T 17592 -2011 Chemical testing for the detection of prohibited azo dyes in textiles.
GB/T 19941 -2005  Chemical testing for formaldehyde levels in leather and s uede.
GB/T 19942 -2005  Chemical testing for the detection of prohibited azo dyes in leather and suede 
(ISO/TS 17234:2003 MOD)
GB/T 22807 -2008  Chemical testing for hexavalent chromium levels in leather and suede.
GB/T 24153 -2009 Nitrosamine detection in rubber and elastic materials
GB/T 26713 -2011 Chemical testing method for the detection of Dimethyl fumarate (DMF) in 
footwear
GB 28011 Steel sole shank for use in footwear4GB/T 29292 -2012 Restricted substances found in footwear and footwear components (GB/ T 29292 -
2012 ISO/TR 16178:2010, IDT)
QB/T 4340 -2012 Chemical testing method for measuring the level of heavy metal footwear using 
inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP -OES)
ISO/TS 16181:2011 Restricted substances potentially presen t in footwear and footwear components. 
Determination of phthalates in footwear materials1
Critical substances potentially present in footwear and footwear components
Determination of phthalates in foot wear materials 
3. Technical terms and definitions
The terms and definitions in GB/T 2703 and the following are applicable to these standards.
3.1
Accessories
Components which have the function of joining, decorating or illustrating the use of footwear.
3.2
Accessible sharp edge 
Any edge on the footwear or accessory where two sides meet in such a way as to create a sharp area 
more than 2mm in length which could harm a child.
3.3
Accessible sharp point
Any sharp point on the footwear or accessory which coul d harm a child.
3.4
Children's footwear 
Footwear made for children between the age of three and 14 with a shoe size between 171 -250mm.
3.5
Infant's footwear 
Footwear made for infants less than three years old with a shoe size of 170mm or less.
  
1) Listed as a designated national standard programme53.6
Techni cal heel height
The height of the heel minus the thickness of the frontal sole where it is in contact with the ground.
4. Classification of products
Divided into two categories according to the wearer:
a) Infant's footwear
b) Children's footwear
5. Techn ical requirements 
5.1Physical and mechanical safety properties
5.1.1 The sharp end of any fastener should not be exposed on the inside or outside of an item of 
footwear.
5.1.2 There should be no protruding sharp edge sor sharp point son any part of the f ootwear 
(including any accessories and the heel).
5.1.3 There should be no broken needle within the footwear.
5.1.4 No part which could become detached from an item of infant's footwear should be able to fit 
completely into the small parts test cylinder de signated in standard GB 6675 -2003 (A.5.2).
Appendix A includes some examples of accessory classifications.
5.1.5 Accessories should be securely fastened. The tensile pu ll test value for an accessory attached to 
infant's footwear should be 70 N
5.1.6 The steel sole shank should conform to standard GB 28011.
5.1.7 The technical heel height should be 25mm or less.
5.2 Unpleasant odours 
The unpleasant odour rating should be two or less ( 2)
5.3 Restricted substances
See table one for requirements related to restricted substances. Footwear components should be 
classified and tested according to the stipulations in GB/T 29292 -2012.6Table 1 Restricted substances
No Testing target Acceptable 
amount
1 Hexavalent chromium in leather and suede 10 mg/kg
2 Degradable toxic aromatic amines (in textiles) 20 mg/kg
3 Degradable toxic aromatic amines (in leather and suede) 30 mg/kg
4 Formaldehyde Footwear for 
InfantsTextiles 20 mg/kg
Other materials 75 mg/kg
Footwear for 
childrenAreas notin 
direct contact 
with skin75 mg/kg
Areas in direct 
contact with skin150 mg/kg
5
Quantities of heavy metals presentArsenic 100 mg/kg
Lead 100 mg/kg
Cadmium 100 mg/kg
6 Dimethyl fumarate 0.1 mg/kg
7 Nitrosamine quantities in rubber (used in footwear for infants) Should not be 
traceable 78
Phthalates Footwear for 
InfantsDINP,DIDP,DNOP 0.1%
DEHP,DBP,BBP 0.1%
Footwear for 
child renDEHP,DBP,BBP 0.1%
a. See appendix B for a list of N -nitrosamines which are banned in rubber.
b. See appendix C for categories of restricted phthalate plasticisers. 
6. Testing methods
6.1 Testing exposed sharp edges and points 
Carry out tests a ccording to the directions in appendices A.5.8 and A.5.9 of GB 6675 -2003.
6.2 Testing for the presence of broken needles
Carry out test using a metal detector 
6.3 Steel sole shank 
Carry out test according to GB 28011.
6.4 Tensile pull test for accessorie s
Any components or parts of the shoe which can be gripped and pulled by a child using their hands or 
teeth must be tested. -see appendix D for details of testing.
6.5 Unpleasant odours
6.5.1 Testing apparatus: dryer with a diameter of 240mm for footwear 200mm or less in length, dryer 
with a diameter of 300mm for footwear between 201mm -250mm. 
6.5.2 The test should be carried out in a clean, ventilated area which is free of strong odours.
6.5.3 Examiners: there should be at least three examiners. Examiners should be appropriately trained 
and selected specialists. Those with limited olfactory senses, smokers, wearers of strongly perfumed 
make -up or persons who have recently consumed alcohol are unsuitable examiners. 
6.5.4 Number of samples: two sets of pair ed samples86.5.5 Testing procedure
6.5.5.1 Clean the dryers to ensure they are dry and odour -free. Apply Vaseline evenly to the edges of 
the lids of the dryers.
6.5.5.2 Place one shoe into each dryer, put on the lid and use a gently turning movement to all ow the 
Vaseline to form a seal. Allow to stand at room temperature for (24±0.5) hours.
6.5.5.3 When carrying out the unpleasant odour test, lift the lid, creating a gap of 20mm; the 
examiner then gets close to the container (approximately 15cm), wafts the air towards him or herself 
and slowly smells the odour in the container (this should not exceed 5 seconds).
6.5.5.4 Repeat the steps in 6.5.5.3 with the three remaining samples. Leave a five minute interval 
between each test.
6.5.6 Assessing the results
The grading of the unpleasant odour for each shoe should be carried out according to the 
stipulations in table 2. The rating for each shoe is that given by the assessor providing there is at least 
a 50% consistency rate.
The combined test result for the set of samples is the highest value.
Table Two Grading unpleasant odours in footwear
Grade Description
1 No odour
2 A slight odour, but not enough to attract attention
3 Obvious odour, but not unpleasant.
4 Strong, unpleasant odour 
5 Very stron g unpleasant odour
6.6 Hexavalent chromium Cr (VI) in leather and suede9Carry out test according to GB/T 22807 -2008.
6.7 Quantities of degradable toxic aromatic amines
6.7.1 The lining and upper are tested separately; different materials are also tested separately. If the 
lining and upper of the shoe cannot be tested separately, they should be tested together according 
to the method used for testing the lining.
6.7.2 Textile products should be tested according to GB/T 17592 -2011; leather and suede should be 
tested according to GB/T 19942 -2005.
6.8 Quantity of formaldehyde present
6.8.1 Sampling preparation as 6.7.1.
6.8.2 Textile products should be tested according to GB/T 2912.1 -2009; leather and suede should be 
tested according to GB/T 19941 -2005.
6.9 Quantities of heavy metals present
Carry out test according to QB/T 4340 -2012.
6.10 Dimethyl fumarate
Carry out test according to GB/T 26713 -2011.
6.11 Quantity of nitrosamine in rubber components.
Carry out test according to GB/T 24153 -2009.
6.12 Quantiti es of phthalates present
Take samples of accessible parts and test according to ISO/TS 16181 -2011.
7. Determining results
Make a judgement based on the above technical requirements and classifications given in point five.  
A sample that meets the requireme nts in point five is considered "conforming", and a sample that 
does not "non -conforming".10Appendix A
(Reference)
Types of accessories (not an exhaustive list)
A.1 Buttons
Including buttons which are made of synthetic or natural material, or a mixture of the two; e.g. sew -
through buttons, toggle shank buttons, button knots, velcro, buckles, covered buttons, engraved 
buttons and decorative buttons.  
A.2 Metal fasteners
Including metal stud buttons (e.g. snaps and poppers), decorative metal fasteners (e .g. metal plate 
and decorative studs) and other metal fasteners (e.g. metal studs, logo tags , trademark tags, 
accessories).
A.3 Zippers
Including zippers with teeth made of metal, resin and nylon. e.g. open -ended zippers, closed -ended 
zippers and zippers w ith double sliders. 
Zipper tapes are made of cotton, polyester or a mixture of the two. 
A.4 Cords
String -like accessories which are made of textile materials and used for both fastening and 
decorative purposes. 
A.5 Trademark and logo tags
Including trad emarks and logos which are made of textile, paper, braid, grass and metal. Logo tags 
may specify details such as material, directions for use, spec ifications and place of origin.
A.6 Other accessories
Any other accessories. e.g. lace, beads and additional decorative items.11Appendix B
(Mandatory)
N-nitrosamines which are banned in rubber
See Table B.1 for N -nitrosamines which are banned in rubber.
Table B.1 N -nitrosamines which are banned in rubber
Item No
NameCAN
1
N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)62-75-9
2
N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA)55-18-5
3
N-nitrosodipropylamine (NDPA)621-64-7
4
N-nitrosodibutylamine (NDBA)924-16-3
5
N-nitrosopiperidine (NPIP)100-75-4
6
N-nitrosopyrrolidine (NPYR)930-55-2
7
N-nitrosomorpholine (NMOR)59-89-2
8
N-nitroso N -methyl N -phenylamine (NMPhA)614-00-6
9
N-nitroso N -ethyl N -phenylamine (NEPhA)612-64-612Appendix C
(Mandatory)
Restricted phthalate -based plasticisers
See Table C.1 for phthalate -based plasticisers whose use in material used in footwear is restricted 
Table C.1 Restricted phthalate -based plasticisers
Item No  Name CAN
1 dibutyl phthalate (DBP)  84-74-2
2 benzylbutyl phthalate (BBP)  85-68-7
3 3  di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate 
(DEHP)  117-81-7
4 diisononyl phthalate (DINP)  28553 -12-0
5 dioctyl phthalate (DNOP) 117-84-0
6 diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP)  26761 -40-013Appendix D
(Mandatory)
Tensile pull test for accessories
D.1 General provisions
Any components or parts of the shoe which can be gripped and pulled by a child using their hands or 
teeth must be tested. 
D.2 Instruments
D.2.1 Dynamometer, maximum capacity: 100 N or more, accurate to ± 2 N.
D.2.2 Three -clawed clamp or any suitable clamp. T he integrity of the shoe must not be affected when 
applying the clamp to the component which is to be tested.  
D.2.3 Timer
D.2.4 Vernier calliper accurate to 0.1 mm.   
D.3 Method
D.3.1 Maintain a parallel position to the principal axis of the component t hat is being tested for five 
seconds, then pull horizontally with a constant and even force of 70±2 N for 10 seconds. Remove the 
force and wait for 10 seconds. Check whether the component has come apart from the shoe.
D.3.2 Remove the clamp. Place another clamp which is suitable for testing vertical force on the 
component.
D.3.1 Maintain a vertical position to the principal axis of the component that is being tested for five 
seconds, then pull horizontally with a constant and even force of 70±2 N for 10 se conds. Remove the 
force and wait for 10 seconds. Check whether the component has come apart from the shoe.
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