A Bill to make provision about the standards of fire resistance, and relevant labelling requirements, in relation to children's fancy dress and play costumes; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
12 May 2016
This bill would set minimum fire resistance standards for children's fancy dress and play costumes and require labels showing whether a costume meets those standards. It aims to make costumes safer by making the fire risk clearer for buyers and by giving manufacturers clear obligations. It also includes related provisions to enforce these requirements.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.
This Bill was introduced to Parliament on 1 December 2015 under the Ten Minute Rule. This allows an MP to make his or her case for a new bill in a speech lasting up to ten minutes. An opposing speech may also be made before the House decides whether or not the bill should be introduced. If the MP is successful the bill is taken to have had its first reading.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
