{"id":144581,"date":"2023-10-29T07:51:57","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T07:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritywshow.com\/?p=144581"},"modified":"2023-10-29T07:51:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T07:51:57","slug":"rospa-issues-halloween-costume-safety-guidance-after-claudia-winklemans-ordeal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritywshow.com\/lifestyle\/rospa-issues-halloween-costume-safety-guidance-after-claudia-winklemans-ordeal\/","title":{"rendered":"RoSPA issues Halloween costume safety guidance after Claudia Winkleman’s ordeal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Claudia Winkleman opens up about her daughter s fire injury, saying it was a life-changing moment<\/h3>\n

Halloween parties are always a fun break from the routine, however, unexpected accidents can result in a bad experience – with TV star Claudia Winkleman being an outspoken victim of this.<\/p>\n

The RoSPA advisory follows a series of recalls involving Halloween costumes due to alarming safety concerns, including serious chemical and fire-related risks, as highlighted by consumer watchdog Which?.<\/p>\n

When buying costumes or toys in England, Scotland, and Wales, consumers are encouraged to seek items bearing the UKCA or CE marks.<\/p>\n

In the case of Northern Ireland, it’s advisable to look for the UKNI symbol alongside the UKCA or CE mark.<\/p>\n

RoSPA underscores the importance of selecting Halloween costumes that meet safety standards for flammability.<\/p>\n

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All components of a costume, such as wigs and face masks, should be flame-retardant in accordance with EN71 part 2, the established safety standard for the flammability of toys.<\/p>\n

Shoppers are also informed products sold in the UK by members of the British Retail Consortium (BRC) are likely to adhere to a higher standard of fire safety.<\/p>\n

These items are often labelled with the statement: \u201cThis garment has undergone additional safety testing for flammability,\u201d offering an added layer of assurance.<\/p>\n

RoSPA’s advisory aims to ensure Halloween festivities are not only enjoyable but also safe for all participants, especially the little ones.<\/p>\n

The tips come after Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman opened up on a terrifying Halloween accident which left her seeking help from the “world’s best clinical psychologist”.<\/p>\n

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Claudia was left broken-hearted after a shop-bought witch costume her daughter Matilda was wearing for Halloween caught fire.<\/p>\n

It had brushed against a candle and burst into flames, leading the 51-year-old TV host feeling “scarred for life” at the sight of her then eight-year-old “on fire”.<\/p>\n

The incident, which took place in 2014, left the little girl requiring “many surgeries” to fix the damage, while her mum was crippled by anxiety-ridden flashbacks.<\/p>\n

Speaking to The Times, Claudia revealed she turned to close friend and clinical psychologist Tanya Byron, who helped her come to terms with the horror of what she had witnessed.<\/p>\n

The traumatised star revealed she can no longer remember what life was like before the terrifying accident, which left a neighbour desperately trying to put out the flames with his bare hands.<\/p>\n