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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.
Pokemon Earrings, Shakercharms and Beaded necklaces.
Material: Gold plating, silver plating, resin, stainless steel, polymerclay, secondhand art, sterling 925, glass beads, gemstones
Risks and potential Dangers
A. Physical Hazards
Sharp Edges or Points
Risk: Cuts or punctures, especially if the jewelry breaks.
Consequence: Minor to severe injuries.
Measures: Round off edges and ensure the product is robust to minimize the risk of breakage.
Risk Management:
All jewelry is designed to be highly durable, minimizing the likelihood of breakage. All pieces are thoroughly inspected for sharp edges and modified as necessary to ensure no sharp edges remain.
Choking Hazard from Small Parts
Risk: Small jewelry pieces or components may detach and be swallowed.
Consequence: Choking hazard, particularly for children.
Measures: Check and test the strength of connections.
Risk Management: My jewelry and shakercharms are not suitable for children under 4 years old. For children under 10 years old, I recommend supervision. I test my jewelry connections by applying tensile force by hand and performing a drop test. If a piece does not pass these tests, it is not included in the collection.
B. Chemical Hazards
Harmful Substances
Risk: Exposure to heavy metals (e.g., nickel, cadmium, lead).
Consequence: Allergic reactions or long-term health issues.
Measures: Use safe materials.
Risk Management: All metals used in our jewelry are sourced from a wholesalers. When offered a nickel, cadmium and lead free alternative, this material is chosen for the jewelry.
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: My jewelry and keychains contains little to no nickel. As noted above, all metals are sourced from a trusted wholesaler.I keep my resources mainly in Netherlands or within EU. I encourage customers with severe allergies to inform me of their needs.
Material: upcycled pokemon figurines
Risks and Potential Hazards
A. Physical Hazards
Sharp Edges or Splinters
Risk: USing second-hand materials can result in sharp edges, splinters, or rough surfaces.
Consequence: Cuts or punctures upon contact.
Measures: Inspect materials beforehand and sand or smooth as needed.
Risk Management: All second-hand materials are thoroughly inspected and treated to remove sharp or rough edges before use in refurbished art pieces.
Fragility
Risk: Materials may break or crack on impact, posing risks from sharp fragments.
Consequence: Injuries from splinters or damage to property.
Measures: Use durable materials and conduct impact resistance testing on finished art pieces.
Risk Management: Art pieces are tested for stability and durability. Materials with structural weaknesses are not reused.
Improper Hanging or Placement
Risk: Art pieces may fall if not hung or placed properly.
Consequence: Injuries from falling objects or damage to property.
Measures: Provide clear hanging instructions and use suitable hanging materials.
Risk Management: Each art piece comes with recommendations for safe hanging and a warning that it is not suitable for outdoor use.
B. Chemical Hazards
Toxic Substances in Old Materials
Risk: Second-hand materials may contain treated woods, paints, or coatings with harmful substances such as lead or formaldehyde.
Consequence: Exposure to toxic fumes or substances.
Measures: Carefully select materials and avoid using heavily treated or unknown materials.
Risk Management: Only known and safe second-hand materials are used. Where possible, materials are tested for harmful substances.
C. Environmental Hazards
Unsustainable Waste Management
Risk: Using second-hand materials may result in improper disposal of rejected materials or finished art pieces.
Consequence: Negative environmental impact.
Measures: Promote recycling and sustainable handling of leftover materials.
Risk Management: Waste materials are recycled or responsibly disposed of. Consumers are encouraged to recycle artwork that is no longer in use.
Material: 100% polyester yarn or 100% cotton yarn
A. Physical Hazards
Fragility
Risk: crochet work may have loose cords.
Consequence: stuck in inproper places such as zippers, choking hazard especially for children.
Measures: carefully remove the loose stitch with a sciccor. Prevent futher from losing by sticking it to the inside of the crochet work.
Risk Management: Crochet work is handmade and still fragile. Prevent using sharp things.
Swallowing Small cords
Risk: Inhaling fibers or small pieces of cords.
Consequence: Choking hazard, especially for children.
Measures: don't pet the crochet at places where you eat. regulate often fresh air. Keep a crochet work with lot of details out of sight for children under 4
Risk Management:
crochet work with loose ends are not recommended for children under 4 years old.
B. Chemical Hazards
100% polyester or 100% cotton
Risk: allergic reaction or long-term health issues by polyester or cotton.
Consequence: itching, rashes or swelling.
Measures: Dispose of them as hazardous waste.
Risk Management: All my yarn is tracable which kind of material is used. If you see symptoms, consult a doctor to get informed of your allergies.
Flamable objects
Risk: Open fire.
Consequence: Burn wounds of various degrees, damage of propertie.
Measures: Keep away from open fire and heatsources.
Risk Management: Polester yarn can melt down but cotton yarn is very flammable, please keep away from open fires, heat sources and sigarettes.