GPSR

What is the General Product Safety Regulation?

The General Product Safety Regulation  (GPSR) is a new key instrument in the EU product safety legal framework, replacing from 13 December 2024 the current General Product Safety Directive  and the Food Imitating Product Directive . It modernises the EU general product safety framework and address 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

Button Badges - #-BB-001-001-1124

*Image is for the purpose of identification for the whole category of    Button Badges, the Design on the Button Badge may vary.

Materials: Plastic, metal, ink, paper.
Made in China & EU, Designed by PixlPanda.
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 button badges 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 button badge 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. Where possible I will choose for allergy-free metals.

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 button badges are sourced from wholesalers. Where possible I will choose for allergy-free metals.

Vinyl Stickers - #-VS-001-001-1124

*Image is for the purpose of identification for the whole category of Vinyl Stickers, the Design of the Vinyl Sticker may vary.

Materials: Plastic, ink, paper.
Made in China & EU, Designed by PixlPanda.
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 - #-PP-001-001-1124

*Image is for the purpose of identification for the whole category of Paper Prints, the Design printed and Size of the Paper Print may vary.

Materials: Ink, paper.
Made in EU & 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.

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

  • 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 Paper Prints near open fire, stovetops, cigarettes and any other heat sources.

Mugs - #-MU-001-001-1124

*Image is for the purpose of identification for the whole category of Paper Prints, the Design printed and Size of the Paper Print may vary.

Materials: Ceramic, sublimation inks.
Made in EU & Designed by PixlPanda.
Not suited for children under 3 years old.

Risks and potential Dangers

A. Physical Hazards

Cutting Hazard

  • Risk: Cuts.
  • Consequence: Minor injury.
  • Measures: Using high-quality mugs, quality checks to ensure mugs don't have fractures or chips.
  • Risk Management: When the mug falls or bumps into a surface, it can chip and fracture. The edge of the chip/fracture may be sharp, please handle broken mugs with care.

B. Environmental Hazards

Incorrect Disposal of the Paper Packaging

  • Risk: Unsustainable Waste.
  • Consequence: Negative environmental impact.
  • Measures: Dispose of the Paper 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.

C. Chemical Hazards

Harmful Substances

  • Risk: Ingestion of Sublimation inks.
  • Consequence: Ingestion of harmful substances.
  • Measures: Using high-quality sublimation inks that contain no harmful substances.
  • Risk Management: Even though I use high-quality sublimation inks that don't contain any harmful substances and the ink can't leave the ceramic mug surface, don't ingest the ink.

Coasters - #-CO-001-001-1124

*Image is for the purpose of identification for the whole category of Paper Prints, the Design printed and Size of the Paper Print may vary.

Materials: Ceramic, cork, sublimation inks.
Made in EU & Designed by PixlPanda.
Not suited for children under 3 years old.

Risks and potential Dangers

A. Chemical Hazards

Harmful Substances

  • Risk: Ingestion of Sublimation inks.
  • Consequence: Ingestion of harmful substances.
  • Measures: Using high-quality sublimation inks that contain no harmful substances.
  • Risk Management: Even though I use high-quality sublimation inks that don't contain any harmful substances and the ink can't leave the ceramic mug surface, don't ingest the ink.

 

Contact (not a visiting address)

PixlPanda
De Lint 2
4761XL Zevenbergen
The Netherlands
hello@pixlpanda.com

 

Sources: Wolfstone, Faeryfindings