Separate information on shirts is not available; but sales by manufacturers mainly producing shirts, overalls and nightwear declined slightly in the second half of 1966.
It embraces all areas for which there are existing consumer regulations, such as faulty electrical products, unstable pushchairs, children's nightwear and cosmetics.
I observe that the prohibition does not apply to second-hand nightwear.
This is precisely what this regulation does: it brings in an improved standard for nightwear.
All other nightwear including children's pyjamas will have to carry a label relating to its fire performance.
The regulations require that textiles used in the manufacture of children's nightwear, but, ironically, not adult nightwear, are flame retardant.
Other nightwear garments for children and adults must carry a permanent label showing their flammability performance.
A number of applications have been received from firms making shirts and nightwear.
