pacifier chains Making – The Applied Regulations – a Jootjes E-book

Do you want to make safe pacifier chains but don't know where to start?

You are not alone! There are so many different guidelines. It is often not immediately clear which document you need and for whom this document specifically applies. In addition, these are often in English but also very technical and difficult to understand. The guidelines often focus on pacifier chains in general and not specifically on pacifier chains with beads. This makes it difficult to find the correct information but also to translate the information to your specific product. And then there are also many conflicting stories circulating in the market, which may cause you to doubt even more. That is why we want to help you with this e-book!

With Jootjes we have years of experience in supplying safe and certified beads and parts for pacifier chains. Our goal with this e-book is to provide clarity and guide you step by step through the process. We want to ensure that you not only know the right rules, but also learn how to apply these rules in your pacifier chain and how to have your final product tested.

Why is regulation important when creating pacifier chains?

Making safe pacifier chains means complying with certain legal guidelines. The most important guideline in Europe is EN 12586, which sets requirements for pacifier chains to ensure they are safe for children. In this e-book, we will guide you through the most relevant parts of this guideline and others, and explain what needs to be tested. We will apply the parts to making pacifier chains with beads. We focus on all, from the chemical safety of the materials to the mechanical requirements, such as the tensile strength of the cord and the maximum length.

Did you know that you are not allowed to sell pacifier chain if it doesn't comply with these rules? And that you also have to provide certain instructions and warnings? That is why it is important to be aware of all safety regulations so that you can confidently make a safe pacifier chain.

What will you learn in this e-book?

We guide you from the orientation phase up to the testing phase. You will learn, for example:

• Which materials are suitable?
  Not every cord or bead is safe for use. We’ll tell you exactly what to look out for when choosing safe materials, such as silicone beads and cords. All silicone and wooden beads and parts that we offer in our wholesale are chemically safe and, in that regard, meet the strictest safety requirements.
• What tests are required?
  Every pacifier chain must comply with certain tests, such as chemical and mechanical tests. These tests check whether the parts are not harmful to babies and whether the pacifier chain, for example, does not break too quickly. In this e-book, we will give you a overview of the different tests, how this applies to your products, and how you ensure that your pacifier chain complies with them. This ranges from products that you must avoid to applying tips and tricks.
• How do you know if your pacifier chain complies with NEN-EN 12586?
  We explain how you can have pacifier chains tested by certified testing organizations, so that you can be sure that they are safe.

Although we will give you many good safety tips, we, as wholesale, can honestly never guarantee that your pacifier chain is completely safe. Jootjes is not involved in the production of your final product and is not a certified testing body. Testing your final product is the only way to ensure this. We therefore do not claim that with this document you will always make a safe pacifier chain. We indicate that after reviewing this document, you will be aware of the main rules of the safety guidelines and we offer you tools to apply them in your product. Do you really want to be sure that your product is safe? Then you must have it tested and, if necessary, further developed.

Why choose Jootjes?

We know better than anyone how difficult it can be to get through the rules and to understand exactly what is needed to make safe pacifier chains. That is why we developed this e-book: to help you with our expertise and experience in the field of pacifier chains and silicone beads. At Jootjes, we have years of knowledge in the world of safe baby products, and we work with the best testing organizations ourselves to ensure that our products always meet the highest requirements.

With this e-book, we want to create clarity and show you that making safe pacifier chains does not have to be difficult at all, as long as you have the right information.

Are you also ready to get to work?

Note: This e-book addresses the necessary regulations and safety requirements. It does not contain a tutorial or construction instructions. These will follow in a separate e-book, which is currently under development.

In short: This e-book is your guide to creating safe pacifier chains!

Whether you are just starting out or already experienced, with this e-book you will learn all what you need to know in terms of knowledge to be able to make safe and stylish pacifier chains. From the chemical safety of beads to the mechanical requirements and all the regulations in between, we will guide you. This way, you can soon create beautiful pacifier chains for parents and their little ones with peace of mind.

Disclaimer:

Although we do our utmost to provide the information in this document carefully and flawlessly, the responsibility for its use lies entirely with the reader. Jootjes cannot guarantee that following the information or instructions will result in a safe pacifier chain, as we are not involved in the production of the pacifier chain and are not a certified testing body and therefore have no testing authority. To gain certainty, a certified testing organisation must test your pacifier chain. Jootjes is not responsible for the sale or use of unsafe pacifier chains and any resulting damage.