Health Canada Issues Revised Flammability Guidelines for Children’s Sleepwear
BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / January 06, 2026 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 186.25, summarizing Health Canada’s updated children’s sleepwear guidelines under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA).
The updated Guidelines for the Flammability Requirements of the Children’s Sleepwear Regulations, published in November 2025, outline safety requirements for children’s sleepwear in sizes up to and including 14X, including bathrobes, sleepers and nightgowns, which are manufactured, imported, advertised or sold in Canada.
The revisions in the guidelines are primarily administrative and editorial, emphasizing clearer formatting, updating references and improving advice to support industry compliance.
Included in the 2025 Guidelines are the following modifications:
- References to documents and standards have been refreshed to their latest versions
- Overall format and style have been modernized to enhance readability and clarity
- Images, diagrams and technical drawings have been updated or replaced with contemporary versions
Health Canada continues to classify children’s sleepwear as a high-priority category under the CCPSA, with non-compliant products potentially still subject to enforcement actions or penalties.
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 186.25 includes additional context on the unchanged core regulatory requirements.
Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 186.25 for more details.
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