Each year, the state enterprise conducted research of quality school supplies. But since most of them are not subject to mandatory certification, this year such large-scale test was not. “In order to check any goods to us no one spoke – said” Glared “in the” Ukrmetrteststandard. “- And for their own means, we decided not to. Until this year, we ourselves buy samples for testing and then inform the public about the results “.
This year, for checking the quality of school products took. She has not found a single case when the school uniform can be dangerous to health. “Research within the control of the law” On Protection of Consumer Rights “, showed that the product may be of poor quality, but to represent the danger, these facts were not – told reporters the Acting Head of Market Surveillance of the State Inspectorate of Ukraine on Consumer Protection Nikolai Dmitry. – You cannot argue that it is safe in general, but the products that are tested, and those examinations, which were carried out until the facts of the danger of production of school reflective uniform have not identified. ”
However, the head of the Scientific and Technical Center of conformity assessment, standardization and light industry product testing SE Natalia Popover advises parents to carefully consider the product, check for information about the manufacturer, trademark, address and phone number to search for the enterprise. And on the label must contain the name of the product, the size, and the composition of raw materials, operating conditions and care, the date of manufacture.
When you select a shape necessary to pay attention to the lining – Polyester will soar. According to the rules, the lining 32 uniforms size should be used natural materials – cotton, linen and rayon fibers, and 32 may be sized using fabrics having no more than 50% synthetic fibers.
“School uniforms made of chemical fibers and threads, can cause chronic allergies, skin diseases provoke, to cause recurrent symptoms of fever, chronic rhinitis, asthma attacks, eczema, headaches,” – warn in the “Ukrmetrteststandard”.
If you have any questions after purchase on a form – always keep a check, if any items can be returned.
You cannot forget about the shoes. The older the student, the more expensive clothes – with dimensions rising prices. So on clothes for the parents of high school students have to pay 20-30% more.
Another school is quite expensive purchase – a bag or briefcase.
Above the question “What to buy?” often scratching their heads parents of first-graders. Manufacturers and sellers of portfolios to them ruthless – on children’s products, meet the entire requirements put childish price – 500-1000 hryvnia.
Satchel for first-graders should be comfortable and safe. When selecting matter the size, weight, color. The first thing you pay attention to the sellers – orthopedic back. Satchel should be so designed that, when worn, fixed child’s spine. Orthopedic backrest follows the natural curvature of the spine, and therefore does not harm, but on the contrary, helps to form a correct posture. In the lower part lumbar support, a small cushion which when properly worn backpack will account for the main burden. Thus, the portfolio should be backed with a rigid bottom and rigid.
The second presence of reflective tape on the front, side and top surfaces are of valve products. It is necessary that in the dark or dusk when drivers can clearly see that the next student. Third – dimensions. The width of the student’s backpack should not be wider than the shoulders of the child, the upper edge – not above shoulder height, the bottom edge – not below the hips.
The fourth criterion – the shoulder straps. Their width should be no less than three centimeters and a length – adjustable. Not more than a kilogram. After all, there are requirements to the weight of the bag with textbooks in different classes. In the 1-2 class kid can wear behind no more than 1.5-2 kg, 3-4 Class – 2-2.3 kilograms, 7-8 Class – 3-3.5 kilograms, 9-12 – class 3,5-4,5 kg.
After the purchase of the portfolio at an average price of 600 hryvnia, the total amount of the check will be 3050 and 3300 hryvnia for boys and girls respectively.
Now fill a school bag. Besides textbooks, which must provide the school, you have to buy yourself a few dozen notebooks.
Their safety depends on the quality of raw reflective material. In “Ukrmetrteststandard” say, for example, “page in the notebook should not be pure white; white above 88% is not allowed regulations and current health and hygiene standards for printed materials for children.” After all, white is achieved by optical brighteners, which are harmful to the child’s eyes and lead to vision problems; resulting in a fourth grade students have half wears glasses.
Also, when choosing notebooks need to pay attention to them there was no wrinkles and folds on the pages, dirt and tears – that is, anything that interferes with the quality work of the student.