Testing Manual Testing Manual Adult Jewelry Adult Jewelry Testing Manual V1 1

1ver Policy Statement This Mini Manual provides the administrative procedures and proof of care documentation required for Market Direct Destination Maternity Branding Adult Jewelry Product that will have a Destination Maternity Branding exhibited in the product. Destination Maternity Corp. is committed to delivering quality merchandise to its customer. These guidelines are based on the mandate that all Adult Jewelry merchandise purchased by DM must be compliant to California Proposition 65 and US state regulations, in addition to ensuring compliance with Destination Maternity Corp. Customer satisfaction and acceptability. Any deviation from DM Standards will be discussed at the time product review. Illinois Lead poisoning prevention Act: <600ppm Lead (Cal Prop 65): Class 1 – Exempt Class 2 – Electroplated Metal 60,000ppm, Un-plated Metal 15,000ppm, Dyes/Surface Coatings (paint, enamel, epoxy) <600ppm Class 3 – <600ppm Cadmium (Cal Prop 65): <300ppm Nickel: <25ppm Nerc Toxics in Packaging: <100ppm.

Testing Requirements Action Steps: Adult Jewelry Testing Manual V1 3 1.Consolidating Testing: 1.Consolidating Testing: Samples submitted should be considered ‘program testing’ which encompasses different styles with identical materials and components (diff color). Vendors must provide a material matrix that cross references all identical materials and components in order to consolidate for best testing cost savings. 2.Sample Submission: 2.Sample Submission: Samples submitted for testing must be production quality samples with all decoration. 3.Number of samples for testing: 3.Number of samples for testing: 2 samples of each Product is required to complete testing. 4.Testing Turn time: 4.Testing Turn time: 10 working days from date received at the lab 5. DM Jewelry Protocol Testing 5. DM Jewelry Protocol Testing: DM has a full jewelry protocol for Adult Fashion and Fine Jewelry however not all tests are applicable to all product submitted. Standard testing on most jewelry product is covered under 6. Required Testing and is typically the norm. The Protocol in place can accommodate a wide variety of Adult Jewelry product and additional tests may be required dependent on product and its packaging. Testing Associate will alert in case additional testing is required. 6.Required Testing: All DM samples submitted will be screened with XRF first for Lead and Cadmium failures – FAIL: the lab will STOP testing and alert DMC – DMC will advise the need to do full wet chemistry to confirm failing item, PASS: full testing will be completed: 1) HDXRF Screening: HDXRF per SOP Document ) Adult Jewelry: Cadmium in substrate ASTM F2999, Sec. 8 year ) Adult Jewelry: Lead Content Limits ASTM F2999, Sec. 5 Year ) Adult Jewelry: Nickel ASTM F2999, Sec 10 Year:2013 5) Sharp Accessible Edges: 8 & Over: 16 CFR (d) (Modified) Citation Federal Hazardous Substances Act – For ref only of any non-functional hazardous sharp edges are noted. 6) Sharp Accessible Points: 8 & Over:16 CFR (d) (Modified) Citation Federal Hazardous Substances Act – For ref only of any non-functional sharp accessible points are noted. 7) Toxics in Packaging - 7) Toxics in Packaging -* Certificate of Compliance is required or Testing will be performed on packaging.

Testing Process ACTION STEPS: Submittal: 1. Submittal: Adult Jewelry samples should be submitted to the DMC Merchant for product review with the Testing Department. 2.DMC Product Review: 2.DMC Product Review: The Testing Associate will review the jewelry with Merchant and will reach out to the vendor to confirm sampling and component/material details and testing timeline. 3.Samples to the Lab: 3.Samples to the Lab: When production samples are ready the Vendor will be required to fill out DMC Lab Test Request form and to submit production quality samples and component/material matrix to the lab for full testing as per the timeline agreed upon. 4.Testing at the lab: 4.Testing at the lab: Upon receipt of samples, the UL Client Services representative will contact the Vendor to set up payment terms (if vendor is not already a UL client) and Testing Quote will be provided to Vendor based on DMC Protocol and pricing. Testing will then commence – 10 working days from date received at lab. 5.HDXRF Screening: 5.HDXRF Screening: will be done first for Lead and Cadmium: FAIL - testing will STOP and DMC Testing Associate will be alerted. The vendor will be contacted and corrective action will be required for the failing components. PASS – full testing will be completed. 6.Test Reports: 6.Test Reports: Test reports will be automatically ed to DM testing Associate and Vendor. DM Testing associate will review results within 48 hours: FAIL – Vendor/Merchant will be alerted and Correction Action Plan for replacement components and re-testing will be discussed or product may be subject to cancellation if replacing failing components is not an option and testing process will be terminated. PASS – Vendor / Merchant will be alerted and can complete purchase order details and testing process will be completed. Adult Jewelry Testing Manual V1 4

5 Conclusion BEST PRACTICES: DM Adult Jewelry Testing Manual  Read the DM Adult Jewelry Testing Manual before proceeding to submit samples for review.  Know your testing contact so that you can troubleshoot questions before proceeding.  Make sure the product provided to DMC for review / testing is representative of production.  Make sure Lab Test Request forms filled out are accurate and attached correctly to samples submitted to the lab and that you have followed the sample plan or DMC – 2 samples per style to complete full testing.  Use the DMC website as necessary for forms and to reference the testing manual.

Adult Jewelry Testing Manual V16 Key information NAVIGATING THE DMC WEBSITE wwot.destcorp.com. 1. Log onto the Destination Maternity Corp. Website: wwot.destcorp.com. This brings you to the main web page. Click the following links for the manual and forms you need to complete care approvals: 2. Click on the link: Click here to view the Destination Maternity Corp. Testing Program Requirements. DMC TESTING MANUALS 3. Click on the link: DMC TESTING MANUALS Adult Jewelry Testing Manual Click on the link: Adult Jewelry Testing Manual and the Manual will open. You can access it to read information or save to your desktop for easy reference. DMC Lab Test Request Form: Adult Jewelry Click on the link: DMC Lab Test Request Form: Adult Jewelry and the form will open. Save to your desktop for repeated use.

Vendors who need assistance with Adult Jewelry Testing requirements, follow up or technical guidance please contact the following team members below before proceeding. Mari Alessi-Kowalski: Director Endia Johnson: Testing Associate For all other issues or questions related to Market Direct Adult Jewelry please contact your merchant directly: Maternity Corp. Main Number: (215) extension Contact Information: DM Adult Jewelry Testing Manual V1 7

Destination Maternity has designated UL Lab for Jewelry Testing. Vendors who need assistance with Testing follow up, Technical questions or Testing Status please contact the following team member below. Contact Information: UL LAB Adult Jewelry Testing Manual V1 8 Dina Flemati Client Services Specialist Consumer Business Unit UL Verification Services, Inc King Street Enfield, CT USA T: F: W: ul.comul.com