What is the General Product Safety Regulation?
TheGeneral Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) is a new key instrument in the EU product safety legal framework,
replacing from 13 December 2024 the currentGeneral Product Safety Directive and theFood Imitating Product Directive .
It modernises the EU general product safety framework and addresses the new challenges posed to product safety
by the digitalisation of our economies.
The GPSR requires that all consumer products on the EU markets are safe and it establishes specific obligations for businesses to ensure it.
It applies to non-food products and to all sales channels. The GPSR provides a safety net for products or risks not regulated in other EU legislation. This safety net function means that EU consumers are always protected against dangerous products, be it now or in the future.
(Source: European Commission)
The risks of my Products
Buttons
Materials: Plastic, metal, ink, paper.
Made in China & EU, Designed by Noofje Studio.
Not suited for children under 3 years old.
Risks and potential Dangers
A. Physical Hazards
Sharp Points
+ Risk: punctures of the skin.
+ Consequence: Minor injury.
+ Measures: All buttons are produced with the sharp point secured in the backing. However during transport it may come loose and stick out.
+ Risk Management: Pay special attention to the sharp point of the buttons when fastening it to a fabric surface.
Choking Hazard
+ Risk: Button badges may be swallowed.
+ Consequence: Choking hazard, particularly for children.
+ Measures: Don’t let young children handle the product.
+ Risk Management: My button badges are not suitable for children under 3 years old. For children under 10 years old, I recommend supervision.
B. Chemical Hazards
Harmful Substances
+ Risk: Exposure to heavy metals (e.g., nickel, cadmium, lead).
+ Consequence: Allergic reactions or long-term health issues.
+ Measures: Avoid prolonged skin contact.
+ Risk Management: All metals used in my button badges are sourced from wholesalers.
Allergies
+ Risk: Skin reactions caused by allergens such as nickel.
+ Consequence: Itching, rashes, or swelling.
+ Measures: Limit nickel release in accordance with EU Regulation 1907/2006.
+ Risk Management: All metals used in my buttons are sourced from wholesalers.
Stickers
Materials: Plastic, ink, paper.
Made in EU, Designed by Noofje Studio.
Not suited for children under 3 years old.
Risks and potential Dangers
A. Physical Hazards
Choking Hazard
Risk: Stickers may be swallowed.
Consequence: Choking hazard, particularly for children.
Measures: Machine-cut to avoid jagged edges.
Risk Management: My stickers are not suitable for children under 3 years old. For children under 10 years old, I recommend supervision.
B. Environmental Hazards
Incorrect Disposal of the Backing Plastic
Risk: Unsustainable Waste.
Consequence: Negative environmental impact.
Measures: Dispose the Plastic Backing correctly.
Risk Management: Waste materials are recycled or responsibly disposed of. Consumers are encouraged to recycle artwork that is no longer in use.
Paper Prints
Materials: Ink, paper.
Made in EU & Designed by Noofje Studio.
Not suited for children under 3 years old.
Risks and potential Dangers
A. Physical Hazards
Cutting Hazard
Risk: Paper cuts.
Consequence: Minor injury.
Measures: Machine-cut edges to avoid jagged edges.
Risk Management: Like all paper goods they can inflict paper cuts. Handle with care.
Choking Hazard
Risk: Plastic Packaging may suffocate a person.
Consequence: Choking hazard, particularly for children.
Measures: Usage of small plastic packaging, to decrease the chance of the packaging ending up on your head.
Risk Management: My Paper Prints are not suitable for children under 3 years old. For children under 10 years old, I recommend supervision.
B. Environmental Hazards
Incorrect Disposal of the Plastic Packaging
Measures: Dispose of the Plastic Backing in the correct recycling bin.
Risk: Unsustainable Waste.
Consequence: Negative environmental impact.
Risk Management: Waste materials are recycled or responsibly disposed of. Consumers are encouraged to recycle artwork that is no longer in use.
Negative Environmental Impact
Risk: Contribution to deforestation, air pollution and waste issues.
Consequence: Negative environmental impact.
Measures: Dispose of materials correctly.
Risk Management: Waste materials are recycled or responsibly disposed of. Consumers are encouraged to recycle artwork that is no longer in use.
C. Chemical Hazards
Flammable Object
Risk: Open fire.
Consequence: Burn wound of various degrees.
Measures: Keep away from open fire and heat sources.
Risk Management: Be careful of placing Paper Prints near open fire, stovetops, cigarettes and any other heat sources.
Acrylic Charms
Materials: Acrylic (plastic), ink, metal
Made in China & Designed by Noofje Studio.
Not suited for children under 3 years old.
Risks and potential Dangers
A. Physical Hazards
Cutting Hazard
Risk: Small cuts from sharp plastic edges.
Consequence: Minor injury.
Measures: Rounded corners on the Acrylic plates of the design, to avoid sharp edges.
Risk Management: Handle with care, if the Acrylic Charm snaps or breaks it may get sharp edges.
Choking Hazard
Risk: Charm accessory parts may be swallowed if they get separated.
Consequence: Choking hazard, particularly for children.
Measures: Accessory parts are checked to be assembled correctly.
Risk Management: My charms are not suitable for children under 3 years old. Handle with care.
Choking Hazard
Risk: Plastic Packaging may suffocate a person.
Consequence: Choking hazard, particularly for children.
Measures: Usage of small plastic packaging, to decrease the chance of the packaging ending up on your head.
Risk Management: My charms are not suitable for children under 3 years old.
B. Environmental Hazards
Incorrect Disposal of the Plastic Packaging
Risk: Unsustainable Waste.
Consequence: Negative environmental impact.
Measures: Dispose of the Plastic Backing in the correct recycling bin.
Risk Management: Waste materials are recycled or responsibly disposed of. Consumers are encouraged to recycle artwork that is no longer in use.
Negative Environmental Impact
Risk: Contribution to deforestation, air pollution and waste issues.
Consequence: Negative environmental impact.
Measures: Dispose of materials correctly.
Risk Management: Waste materials are recycled or responsibly disposed of. Consumers are encouraged to recycle artwork that is no longer in use.
B. Chemical Hazards
Allergies
Risk: Skin reactions caused by allergens such as nickel.
Consequence: Itching, rashes, or swelling.
Measures: Limit nickel release in accordance with EU Regulation 1907/2006.
Risk Management: All metals used in my Wooden pins are sourced from wholesalers. Where possible I will choose for allergy-free metals.
Mousepads
Materials: PVC, ink, rubber.
Made in China & Designed by Noofje Studio.
Not suited for children under 3 years old.
Risks and potential Dangers
A. Physical Hazards
Choking Hazard
Risk: Plastic Packaging may suffocate a person.
Consequence: Choking hazard, particularly for children.
Measures: Usage of small plastic packaging, to decrease the chance of the packaging ending up on your head.
Risk Management: My charms are not suitable for children under 3 years old.
B. Environmental Hazards
Incorrect Disposal of the Plastic Packaging
Risk: Unsustainable Waste.
Consequence: Negative environmental impact.
Measures: Dispose of the Plastic Backing in the correct recycling bin.
Risk Management: Waste materials are recycled or responsibly disposed of. Consumers are encouraged to recycle artwork that is no longer in use.
Negative Environmental Impact
Risk: Contribution to deforestation, air pollution and waste issues.
Consequence: Negative environmental impact.
Measures: Dispose of materials correctly.
Risk Management: Waste materials are recycled or responsibly disposed of. Consumers are encouraged to recycle artwork that is no longer in use.
C. Chemical Hazards
Flammable Object
Risk: Open fire.
Consequence: Burn wound of various degrees.
Measures: Keep away from open fire and heat sources.
Risk Management: Be careful of placing Mousepads near open fire, stovetops, cigarettes and any other heat sources.
Washi Tape
Materials: Ink, paper.
Made in China & Designed by Noofje Studio.
Not suited for children under 3 years old.
Risks and potential Dangers
A. Physical Hazards
Cutting Hazard
Risk: Paper cuts.
Consequence: Minor injury.
Measures: Machine-cut edges to avoid jagged edges.
Risk Management: Like all paper goods they can inflict paper cuts. Handle with care.
Choking Hazard
Risk: Plastic Packaging may suffocate a person.
Consequence: Choking hazard, particularly for children.
Measures: Usage of small plastic packaging, to decrease the chance of the packaging ending up on your head.
Risk Management: My Washi Tapes are not suitable for children under 3 years old. For children under 10 years old, I recommend supervision.
B. Environmental Hazards
Incorrect Disposal of the Plastic Packaging
Risk: Unsustainable Waste.
Consequence: Negative environmental impact.
Measures: Dispose of the Plastic Packaging in the correct recycling bin.
Risk Management: Waste materials are recycled or responsibly disposed of. Consumers are encouraged to recycle artwork that is no longer in use.
Negative Environmental Impact
Risk: Contribution to deforestation, air pollution and waste issues.
Consequence: Negative environmental impact.
Measures: Dispose of materials correctly.
Risk Management: Waste materials are recycled or responsibly disposed of. Consumers are encouraged to recycle artwork that is no longer in use.
C. Chemical Hazards
Flammable Object
Risk: Open fire.
Consequence: Burn wound of various degrees.
Measures: Keep away from open fire and heat sources.
Risk Management: Be careful of placing Washi Tape near open fire, stovetops, cigarettes and any other heat sources.
Notebooks
Materials: Ink, paper, plastic.
Made in China & Designed by PixlPanda.
Not suited for children under 3 years old.
Risks and potential Dangers
A. Physical Hazards
Cutting Hazard
Risk: Paper cuts.
Consequence: Minor injury.
Measures: Machine-cut edges to avoid jagged edges.
Risk Management: Like all paper goods they can inflict paper cuts. Handle with care.
B. Environmental Hazards
Negative Environmental Impact
Risk: Contribution to deforestation, air pollution and waste issues.
Consequence: Negative environmental impact.
Measures: Dispose of materials correctly.
Risk Management: Waste materials are recycled or responsibly disposed of. Consumers are encouraged to recycle artwork that is no longer in use.
C. Chemical Hazards
Flammable Object
Risk: Open fire.
Consequence: Burn wound of various degrees.
Measures: Keep away from open fire and heat sources.
Risk Management: Be careful of placing Notebooks near open fire, stovetops, cigarettes and any other heat sources
Acrylic Pins
Materials: Acrylic (plastic), metal, ink.
Made in China, Designed by Noofje Studio.
Not suited for children under 3 years old.
Risks and potential Dangers
A. Physical Hazards
Sharp Points
Risk: punctures of the skin.
Consequence: Minor injury.
Measures: All acrylic pins have the metal pin secured in a rubber backing. However during transport it may come loose and be sharp.
Risk Management: Pay special attention to the sharp point of the Acrylic pin when fastening it to a fabric surface.
Choking Hazard
Risk: Acrylic pins may be swallowed.
Consequence: Choking hazard, particularly for children.
Measures: Don’t let young children handle the product.
Risk Management: My Acrylic pins are not suitable for children under 3 years old. For children under 10 years old, I recommend supervision.
B. Chemical Hazards
Harmful Substances
Risk: Exposure to heavy metals (e.g., nickel, cadmium, lead).
Consequence: Allergic reactions or long-term health issues.
Measures: Avoid prolonged skin contact.
Risk Management: All metals used in my Acrylic Pins are sourced from wholesalers.
C. Environmental Hazards
Negative Environmental Impact
Risk: Contribution to deforestation, air pollution and waste issues.
Consequence: Negative environmental impact.
Measures: Acrylic materials sourced responsibly where possible, dispose of materials correctly.
Risk Management: Waste materials are recycled or responsibly disposed of. Consumers are encouraged to recycle artwork that is no longer in use.
D. Chemical Hazards
Allergies
Risk: Skin reactions caused by allergens such as nickel.
Consequence: Itching, rashes, or swelling.
Measures: Limit nickel release in accordance with EU Regulation 1907/2006.
Risk Management: All metals used in my Acrylic pins are sourced from wholesalers.
Carabiner
Materials: Acrylic (plastic), metal
Made in China, Designed by Noofje Studio.
Not suited for children under 3 years old.
Risks and potential Dangers
A. Physical Hazards
Cutting Hazard
Risk: Small cuts from sharp plastic edges.
Consequence: Minor injury.
Measures: Rounded corners on the Acrylic plates of the design, to avoid sharp edges.
Risk Management: Handle with care, if the Carabiner snaps or breaks it may get sharp edges.
Choking Hazard
Risk: Plastic Packaging may suffocate a person.
Consequence: Choking hazard, particularly for children.
Measures: Usage of small plastic packaging, to decrease the chance of the packaging ending up on your head.
Risk Management: My Carabiner are not suitable for children under 3 years old.
B. Environmental Hazards
Incorrect Disposal of the Plastic Packaging
Risk: Unsustainable Waste.
Consequence: Negative environmental impact.
Measures: Dispose of the Plastic Backing in the correct recycling bin.
Risk Management: Waste materials are recycled or responsibly disposed of. Consumers are encouraged to recycle artwork that is no longer in use.
Negative Environmental Impact
Risk: Contribution to deforestation, air pollution and waste issues.
Consequence: Negative environmental impact.
Measures: Dispose of materials correctly.
Risk Management: Waste materials are recycled or responsibly disposed of. Consumers are encouraged to recycle artwork that is no longer in use.