Gloria Jeans' sale of children's clothing is now prohibited in Belarus.
In a recent move to ensure the safety of children, the Belarusian agency GOSSTANDART has inspected and banned several items of children's clothing. The products in question, released under the Russian brand Gloria Jeans, were found to be unsafe due to their hygroscopicity.
The inspection, conducted by GOSSTANDART, revealed that the hygroscopicity of the clothing was not within the normal range. This issue, specifically, led to the failure of safety tests for items such as a Vietnamese-made schoolgirl's blouse, whose air permeability was far below the required norm.
The banned items include boys' jackets from the Gee Jay brand, as well as a Vietnamese-made children's skirt, Chinese-made panties and socks for girls, and a Bangladesh-made sweater for girls. The hygroscopicity of these clothes posed a potential risk to children, leading to their removal from the market.
Minsk company "Gloria Jeans Fashion" was also involved in the importation of Gee Jay boys' jackets into Belarus. Similarly, the brand Gloria Jeans was found to have imported and sold banned children's clothing in other regions, although specific details were not provided.
A separate incident involved children's hijabs and prayer garments for girls aged five to eight, which were removed from the German retailer Otto's online shop following public outrage. While the sale of these items is not officially banned in Germany, the controversy highlights the importance of safety and quality in children's clothing.
As of September 22, these mentioned products cannot be imported or sold within Belarus. The GOSSTANDART blacklist now includes boys' jackets from the Gee Jay brand, underscoring the agency's commitment to protecting children's safety.
This incident serves as a reminder for all manufacturers and retailers to prioritise the safety and well-being of children when producing and selling clothing. Consumers are also encouraged to be vigilant and report any concerns about the safety of children's clothing to the relevant authorities.
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