New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- The Centre has set new standards aligning domestic norms with global benchmarks for children's apparel to help domestic manufacturers meet stricter international regulations, two people close to the development said.

"Children's apparel is a sensitive category in most developed markets, where regulations typically cover flammability limits, chemical residues in dyes and finishes, choking hazards from small detachable parts, drawstring safety, and detailed labelling requirements," the first of the two people said.

Failure to meet such norms can lead to shipment rejections, product recalls, and penalties, the second person said. "By establishing new standards, the government aims to help Indian garment exporters alig...