Why do we make this important?
The General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) ensures that all products sold in the EU are safe for consumers. It requires manufacturers to assess risks, provide clear warnings and instructions, and maintain traceability of their products.
Adding a product safety section on your website is crucial for compliance. It informs customers about potential risks, safe usage, and maintenance, enhancing transparency and trust. This section demonstrates your commitment to consumer safety and helps avoid legal issues by meeting EU standards.
All products are not suitable for kids under 3 years old and need supervision under the age of 10 years old.
The risks of our products
Paper Goods (prints, postcards, stickers, sticker books, bookmarks, tba)
Risks and potential Dangers
Physical Hazards
Sharp Edges
Risk: Papercuts
Consequence: Minor injuries.
Measures: Handle with care
Risk Management: All items are thoroughly assessed to make sure there are no sharp edges.
Choking Hazard from Small Parts
Risk: Stickers are a minimal size of 5 cm and can be a risk of choking under the age of 3 years old.
Consequence: Choking hazard, particularly for children.
Measures: Check and test the durability when wet so it’s harder to chew, swallow and choke.
Risk Management: Our products are not suitable for children under 3 years old. For children under 10 years old, we recommend supervision.
Risk Assessment
For each identified risk category:
Likelihood of Occurrence: Low, Moderate, High
Severity of Consequences: Mild, Moderate, Severe
Risk Level: Low, Moderate, High (after implementing measures)
Risk | Probability | Severity | Risk level
Cutwounds | Low | Mild | Low
Choking hazard | Low | Severe | Low
Chemical allergies | Low | Moderate | Low
Goods including metals (Buttons, Keychains, Bag charms)
Risks and potential Dangers
Physical Hazards
Sharp Edges or Points
Risk: Cuts or punctures, especially if the button breaks.
Consequence: Minor to severe injuries.
Measures: Test durability to ensure the button will not break.
Risk Management: Our button, keychain and bag charm materials are carefully sourced from manufacturers who source their materials carefully and safely.
Choking Hazard from Small Parts
Risk: Small keychain pieces or components may detach and be swallowed.
Consequence: Choking hazard, particularly for children.
Measures: Check and test the strength of connections.
Risk Management: Our jewelry is not suitable for children under 3 years old. For children under 10 years old, we recommend supervision. We test our keychains and bag charms by using force and test the durability thoroughly.
Risk Assessment
For each identified risk category:
Likelihood of Occurrence: Low, Moderate, High
Severity of Consequences: Mild, Moderate, Severe
Risk Level: Low, Moderate, High (after implementing measures)
Risk | Probability | Severity | Risk level
Puncture| Moderate| Moderate | Low
Choking hazard | Low | Severe | Low
Chemical allergies | Low | Moderate | Low
Technical / More
This chapter contains technical specifications of the materials and products we use for our printed and other goods. Information about metals, plastics and paper aligned with the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) to ensure safety, quality and compliance within our product range.
Stickers: Matte or glossy sticker paper, clear vinyl holographic lamination sheets.
Prints, postcards: Premium Smooth wit mat- 300 gr/m2 Papier
Bookmarks: Doublesided glossy photopaper, clear vinyl lamination sheets
Keychains, shaker charms, candy keychains: Acrylic, plastic and metal keychain part
Stickerbooks: Wax paper, cardboard, plastic.
Market exclusive items:
Crochet keychains and bag charms: Ricorumi Nilli Nilli (thin velvet yarn), Zinc keychain parts
Crochet plushies: Hobbii Honey Bunny / Hobbii Toucan / Hobbii Baby Snuggle / Alize Velluto Yarn, Plastic eyes
All products are not suitable for kids under 3 years old and need supervision under the age of 10 years old.
Sources:
https://www.atelierwolfstone.com/story-realm-1/story-realm-nl/2176831_gpsr-eu-24-regelgeving-omtrent-kleine-bedrijven
https://www.nvwa.nl/onderwerpen/gpsr-productveiligheidsverordening/wat-betekent-de-gpsr-voor-mij/regels-voor-fabrikanten
