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1、WAL-MART TEST PROTOCOL FORWMRT TOOOO - USALL PRODUCTS (V14)Evaluation| Citation / MethodCriteriaCommentsBV CommentsResultsRatingSCOPE:Applies to all ProductsWMRT-10000- US will override duplicate tests in other Walmart-US protocolShall follow protocol flow chart for protocol selectionAddendum Protoc

2、olsBattery Operated ProductMust test to the Battery Operated Product protocol, if applicable.WMRT-TY- PTCL- 08001.02-USFood Contact*Must test to the Food Contact protocol, if applicable.WMRT-TY- PTCL-08016- USLiquid Mobile Material and PowdersMust test to the Liquid Mobile Material and Powders proto

3、col, if applicable.WMRT-TY- PTCL-08017- US* Transformer AdapterMust test to the Transformer Adapter protocol, if applicable.WMRT-EL-PTCL-08446- USSTANDARDSNot ApplicableREGULATIONSNot ApplicableRESTRICTED SUBSTANCESMercury - TotalContent (Substrate andSurface Coating)Walmart USA Product Safety and C

4、ompliance Standard based on Various State LawsProducts that are silvery liquids with similar properties to mercury shall contain no intentionally added mercury (detection limit of 5 PPM).In lieu of testing, a passing test report may be submitted. See Document Acceptance list for document parameters.

5、The test shall not be applicable to surface coatingPHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTSEvaluation Citation / MethodCriteriaComments BV CommentsResultsRatingAge GradingWalmart USA Product Safety and Compliance Standard based on CPSC Age Determination Guidelines and ASTM F963 AnnexA1 Age Grading Guide

6、linesAll products shall be tested according to either the appropriate age grade or the labeled age grade if it is more stringent. In the event the sample is not age labeled, the test lab shall determine the appropriate age grade and test accordingly.Feathers - Use Restrictions, as applicableWalmart

7、USA Product Safety and Compliance StandardExposed natural feathers are not allowed on items worn or intended to be wrapped or secured on the body and cannot be quickly withdrawn by the wearer.CPSD-HL- 01057-MTHD / VisualNatural feathers are acceptable on items that are not worn on the body.Unexposed

8、 natural feathers are allowed on adult and children s apparelWhen natural feathers are used,vendor shall submit documentation which specify the country of origin and type of bird the feathers are come from.Flammability (contact* adhesives)16 CFR 1500.133Extremely Flammable Contact Adhesives are bann

9、ed.EvaluationCitation / MethodCriteriaCommentsBV CommentsResultsRatingFlammability - solids16 CFR 1500.44 and16 CFR1500.3c(6)(iv)All products with an ignition source or intended to be used near an ignition source shall not exceed the maximum allowable limit of no greater than 0.1 inches per second,

10、unless with appropriately labeled.Mechanical HazardsWalmart USA Product Safety and Compliance Standard based on 16 CFR 1500.48 & 49Shall not exhibit any non-functional sharp edges or sharp points that may cause a hazard in the state the product is received. Additionally, products intended for childr

11、en under 8 shall not exhibit non-functional sharp edges or sharp points as determined by 16 CFR 1500.48 / 16 CFR 1500.49.For children under 8 -test before and after use and abuseApply to ALL PRODUCTS including apparel(8yrs = size 6x for girls, size 7 for boys)Stuffing Cleanliness*Walmart USA Product

12、 Safety and Compliance Standard based on various state laws.Loose fillers shall be free of objectionable matter and contamination such as animal infestation, splinters, metal chips, etc.CPSD-HL- 01057-MTHD / VisualPACKAGING AND LABELINGEvaluationCitation / MethodCriteriaComments BV CommentsResultsRa

13、tingClaim VerificationFederal Trade Commission (FTC) and Various State LawsProduct shall meet all label claims, both factual and objective. Testing shall be performed to substantiate label claims.In lieu of testing, a passing test report may be submitted. See Document Acceptance list for document pa

14、rameters.Claim Verification - Level 2CPSD-HL- 08612- MTHD modified / Actual use / Wal-Mart Program ProceduresRefer to the Wal-Mart Program Procedures for modifications.This test line will override claim verification test in individual protocol.Country of Origin Marking19 USC 1304Every article import

15、ed into the United States shall be marked in a way to indicate to the ultimate purchaser in the United States the English name of the country of origin of the article. The article shall be marked in a conspicuous place as legibly, indelibly, and permanently as the nature of the article (or container

16、) will permit.19 CFR 134Flammability (liquids)16 CFR 1500.3Verify labeling is present and accurate as needed and test to confirm.In lieu of testing, a passing test report may be submitted if dated within one year.EvaluationCitation / MethodCriteriaCommentsBV CommentsResultsRatingFormaldehyde Labelin

17、g, as applicableAirborne Toxics Control Measure (ATCM) Cal. CodeRegs. Tit. 17,93120; CaliforniaEnvironmental Protection Agency Air Resource Board, Advisory number 384 - RevisedIf practicable, labels must be on both the product and the package containing the finished product. If deemed impracticable,

18、 the label must appear on either the packaging or the product. Labels on a product which are visible at the point of sale satisfy both the product and package labeling requirement. Labels may be stickers, stamped, or printed directly on the composite wood product or finished good and should be in a

19、location that is easily accessible.The required information may be on a separate label or incorporated into other existing labels.Labels must be in English and the format, color, size, and font of the label are the decision of the manufacturer or fabricator.Labels must include, at a minimum, the fol

20、lowing information:? Fabricator s name.? Date the finished good was produced using two digit month and four digit year (mm/yyyy) or the two digit month, two digit day, and four digit year (mm/dd/yyyy).? A statement of compliance to denote that the composite wood product or finished good complies wit

21、h the ATCM. The statement must include the applicable compliance level (Phase1 or Phase 2) or whether the product is made with NAF/ULEF based resins.If deemed impracticable to place the label on both packaging and product, the supplier must provide a letter to the lab justifying why it is not practi

22、cable. Labs will not determine whether to accept or deny the justification letter, but must note receipt of the letter and maintain those recordsCPSD-HL- 01057-MTHD / VisualInstruction LanguageWalmart USA Product Safety and Compliance Standard based on Various State LawsUse and care instructions sho

23、uld be clear and understandable, without errors or spelling mistakes, and provided in English for items sold in the United States.EvaluationCitation / MethodCriteriaCommentsBV CommentsResultsRatingLabeling Regulation -Federal Trade Commission (FTC)Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (16 CFR 500)Must com

24、ply with most current version of FPLA if applicable.Refer to Special Instruction for additional labeling requirement.This test line will override FPLA test in individual protocol.EvaluationCitation / MethodCriteriaCommentsBV CommentsResultsRatingDeclaration of identity, responsibility, and quantity

25、(Products not regulated by FPLA)Walmart USA Product Safety and Compliance Standard based on Various State LawsDeclaration of Identity The identity of the product shall appear on the package label and shall not be misleading or deceptive. The identity shall be:? the name specified n, or required by,

26、any federal or state regulation, or? the common or usual name, or? the generic name or other appropriate description, including a statement of function.NOTE: If a product is clearly recognizable, a declaration of identity is not required (i.e. open stock dinnerware).NOTE: Brand names/ logos may appe

27、ar on product as part of the identity.Declaration of Responsibility - The name and location (street address, city, state and zip code) of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor shall appear on the package if that package is sold, kept, offered, or exposed for sale at a location other than the prem

28、ises where it was packed.? If the company is located in a local directory, the street address and zip code may be omitted.Declaration of Quantity - A declaration of net quantity shall be accurate and shall appear on the package unless the item is measured by count and contains six or fewer pieces th

29、at are clearly visible. ? Quantity statements should include US customary units and SI metric units when applicableNOTE: Where there is a firmly established general usage and trade custom with respect to the terms used in expressing a declaration of quantity such declaration of quantity may be expre

30、ssed in traditional terms, example 15 in steering wheel cover.NOTE: Dimensions are not required for irregularly shaped products unless dimensions are commonly used for the item to make a buying decisions.All information above is required to appear on a consumer package and shall be prominently displ

31、ayed in the English language.Prominently displayed shall be defined as follows:?Type size large enough to be read;?Good contrast in color between font and background; /Conspicuous and legible type without obscuring design or vignettes.This test line will override UPLR test in individual protocol.Eva

32、luationCitation / MethodCriteriaCommentsBV CommentsResultsRatingLaw LabelsWalmart USA Product Safety and Compliance Standard based on IABFLO Uniform Labeling FormatAll Samples shall be reviewed against the requirements of Law Label (Bedding Tag).Leather and Imitation Leather15 U.S.C. 45 and 16 CFR 2

33、4Imitation or Simulated Leather must be disclosed (e.g., Non Leather, Simulated Leather, Vinyl, Vinyl Coated Fabric, Plastic, etc.) Bonded leather, ground leather, pulverized leather, shredded leather, reconstituted leather, if stated, must also include the percentage of leather fibers and non leath

34、er substances in the material. Example 60% leather fiber, 40% non leather substances . Trade names, coined name, trademark are not allowed if it misrepresents directly or by implication that an industry product is made in whole or in part from animal skin or hide.Plastic Bag Warning Statement(if app

35、licable)Walmart USA Product Safety and Compliance Standard based on Various State Laws: California, New York, Chicago, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island State and City Laws modifiedPlastic bags with a thickness less than one mil (1/1000 inch) having an opening size of five inches in diamerter or more

36、must have the following warning or an equivalent warning visible from each side of the bag. If the total length and width is more than 40 inches, this warning or an equivalent warning must repeat at 20 inch intervals and be visible on each side of the bag:Warning: To avoid danger of suffocation, kee

37、p this plastic bag away from babies and children. Do not use this bag in cribs, beds, carriages or playpens. This bag is not a toy.California, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island provide minimum type size for the warning. The following table sets forth type sizes that will satisfy all four sta

38、te requirements.Total Length and Width of Bag Size of Print60 inches or more at least 24 point40 to 59 inches at least 18 point25 to 39 inches at least 14 point Less than 25 inches at least 10 point Virginias law is intended for dry cleaning bags only and requires at least 36 point type.EvaluationCi

39、tation / MethodCriteriaCommentsBV CommentsResultsRatingToxics in Packaging*Toxics in Packaging ActIntentional introduction of any amount of lead, mercury, cadmium or hexavalent chromium in any packaging is prohibited. Incidental presence of these metals is limited to 100 ppm total concentration of l

40、ead, mercury, cadmium and hexavalent chromium in any packaging. In lieu of testing, supplier may submit a Certificate of Compliance.For additional information: CPSD-AN- 00065-MTHDThe lab should be requesting a Certificate of Compliance (COC) from the supplier, if they failur

41、e to provide COC, the lab we will perform actual testing.Wearing Apparel, Bolt Fabric, and Textile Products as defined in *16 CFR 423 -CareLabel (If care label present)16 CFR 423Shall be tested to substantiate care label content. Items not required to contain a care label but having a label present

42、shall be laundered according to label instructions only. A general appearance evaluation shall be conducted.EvaluationCitation / MethodCriteriaCommentsBV CommentsResultsRatingTextile Fiber Products Identification and Wool Products Labeling Act*16 CFR 300 / 16 CFR303Must be visible at point of sale.

43、If label is not visible through packaging, fiber content must be repeated on packaging. Generic fiber name must be used and the contents spelled correctly and listed in descending order of predominance. Where textile fiber products subject to the Act contain (1) any wool or (2) 5% or more of the tot

44、al fiber weight of recycled wool, such fibers shall be designated and disclosed as wool or recycled wool. Note: To determine the actual percentage, refer to the physical characteristics section for Fiber Content AATCC 20/20A/ASTM D629. If lab analysis does not match claim, then the label will fail.

45、Blends: Maximum 3% Tolerance. Single Fiber: 0% Tolerance.AATCC 20/20 A/ASTM D629For Apparel except costume: Less than 10% content of metallic, spandex, blends: 1% tolerance(1) Any Wool must be disclosed even if it is less than 5% of the total fiber weight(2) Fibre present in the amount of 5%or more

46、of the total fiber weight must be disclosed.REGISTRATIONSNot ApplicableQUALITY/PERFORMANCETotal Lead Content in* Surface Coatings (Faux Food)Walmart USA Compliance StandardAll surface coating shall not contain lead in which the lead content is in excess of 0.009% (90 ppm) of the weight of the total

47、content.Total Lead Content in Substrate Materials (Faux Food)*Walmart USA Compliance StandardAll accessible substrate on itemsshall not contain lead in excess of 0.03% (300 ppm) of the weight of the total content. For products sold on or after July 1,2011: All accessible substrates on items shall not contain lead in excess of 0.01% (100 ppm) of the weight of the total content.Testing start date for 100 ppm is October 1, 2010.XRF