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.
Made in China, Designed by Catzero.
Not suited for children under 3 years old.
Used materials:
Acrylic plate, ink, metal clasp, resin (if applicable).
Risks & safety:
Small parts can become a choking hazard.
Proper use:
Hang this item on bag, keyring, or in/on another designated spot. For decorative use only.
Risk management:
Do not use this for any purposes other than decorative. Keep away from children under 3 years old. Supervision is advised for children under 10 years old. Item is not a toy. Keep away from pets. Handle with care. Please recycle (if possible) or dispose of properly when no longer in use.
BOOKMARK WITH TASSEL
Made in EU & China, Designed by Catzero.
Not suited for children under 3 years old.
Used materials:
Bookmark: Sulfate board (paper), ink, protective plastic coating.
Tassel: Polyester.
Risks & safety:
Risk of paper cuts, flammable object, choking hazard.
Proper use:
Use only as intended between pages of a book or for decorative purposes. Remove item carefully from packaging.
Risk management:
Do not use item for any other purpose than intended or decoration. Keep away from fire and any other heat sources. Keep away from children under 3 years old. Item is not a toy. Keep away from pets. Handle with care. Please recycle (if possible) or dispose of properly when no longer in use.
BUTTON PINS
Made in EU, Designed by Catzero.
Not suited for children under 3 years old.
Used materials:
Metal disk & fastening pin, plastic protective layer, paper design, ink.
Risks & safety:
Sharp points can lead to punctures or minor injuries, choking hazard.
Proper use:
Pin this item on your clothes, bag, or in/on another designated spot to show it off. Be careful when opening/closing the pin. Be careful when pining the item on any surface. Remove item carefully from packaging.
Risk management:
Do not use this for any purposes other than decorative. Keep away from children under 3 years old. Supervision is advised for children under 10 years old. Item is not a toy. Keep away from pets. Handle with care. Please recycle (if possible) or dispose of properly when no longer in use.
NOTEPADS
Made in EU, Designed by Catzero.
Not suited for children under 3 years old.
Used materials:
Paper, glue, cardboard, ink.
Risks & safety:
Risk of paper cuts, flammable object.
Proper use:
Use product to write on, or place somewhere to enjoy the artwork.
Risk management:
Do not use this for any purposes other than intended. Keep away from children under 3 years old. Supervision is advised for children under 10 years old. Item is not a toy. Keep away from pets. Handle with care. Please recycle (if possible) or dispose of properly when no longer in use.
PAPER ART PRINTS
Made in EU, Designed by Catzero.
Not suited for children under 3 years old.
Used materials:
Paper, ink, plastic protective coating.
Risks & safety:
Risk of paper cuts, flammable object.
Proper use:
Use only for decorative purposes. Remove item carefully from packaging.
Risk management:
Do not use item for any other purpose than decoration. Keep away from fire and any other heat sources. Keep away from children under 3 years old. Handle with care. Please recycle (if possible) or dispose of properly when no longer in use.
SHIRTS
Made in EU, Designed by Catzero.
Not suited for children under 3 years old.
Used materials:
Cotton, paper (tag).
Risks & safety:
Flammable object.
Proper use:
Only wear these on your body or place somewhere to enjoy the artwork.
Risk management:
Do not use this for any purposes other than wear or decoration. Do not wear on any other body part than torso. Keep away from fire and any other heat sources. Keep away from children under 3 years old. Supervision is advised for children under 10 years old. Handle with care. Please recycle (if possible) or dispose of properly when no longer in use.
SOCKS
Made in China, Designed by Catzero.
Not suited for children under 3 years old.
Used materials:
Cotton, spandex, polyester, paper (packaging).
Risks & safety:
Flammable object.
Proper use:
Only wear these on your feet.
Risk management:
Do not use this for any purposes other than wear. Do not wear on any other body part than feet. Keep away from fire and any other heat sources. Keep away from children under 3 years old. Handle with care. Please recycle (if possible) or dispose of properly when no longer in use.
STICKERS
Made in EU, Designed by Catzero.
Not suited for children under 3 years old.
Used materials:
Paper, ink, plastic protective coating.
Risks & safety:
Risk of paper cuts, flammable object, choking hazard.
Proper use:
Use only for decorative purposes. Remove item carefully from packaging.
Risk management:
Do not use item for any other purpose than decoration. Keep away from fire and any other heat sources. Keep away from children under 3 years old. Item is not a toy. Keep away from pets. Handle with care. Please recycle (if possible) or dispose of properly when no longer in use.
TOTEBAGS
Made in EU, Designed by Catzero.
Not suited for children under 3 years old.
Proper use:
Only use the item as intended, to carry small items or for decorative purposes.
Risk management:
Do not use this for any purposes other than intended or decoration. Do not use to carry items above a total of 10KG. Keep away from fire and any other heat sources. Keep away from children under 3 years old. Supervision is advised for children under 10 years old. Item is not a toy. Keep away from pets. Store in a safe location when not in use. Handle with care. Please recycle (if possible) or dispose of properly when no longer in use.
WOODEN PINS (INCLUDING WITH TASSEL)
Made in EU, Designed by Catzero.
Not suited for children under 3 years old.
Risks & safety:
Sharp points can lead to punctures or minor injuries, choking hazard, flammable object.
Proper use:
Pin this item on your clothes, bag, or in/on another designated spot to show it off. Be careful when removing the rubber clutch from the pin. Be careful when pinning the item on any surface. Remove item carefully from packaging.
Risk management:
Do not use this for any purposes other than decorative. Keep away from fire and any other heat sources. Keep away from children under 3 years old. Supervision is advised for children under 10 years old. Item is not a toy. Keep away from pets. Handle with care. Please recycle (if possible) or dispose of properly when no longer in use.
ZINES (BOOKLETS)
Made in EU, Designed by Catzero.
Not suited for children under 3 years old.
Used materials:
Paper, ink, metal (staples).
Risks & safety:
Risk of paper cuts, flammable object.
Proper use:
Use only for reading or decorative purposes. Remove item carefully from packaging.
Risk management:
Do not use item for any other purpose than intended or decoration. Keep away from fire and any other heat sources. Keep away from children under 3 years old. Handle with care. Please recycle (if possible) or dispose of properly when no longer in use.
Technical and safety information listed for packaging
At conventions and with online shop orders, there are different types of packaging involved. Most of these are paper products, in an attempt to reduce the impact my business has on the environment. When not possible, plastic sleeves might be used to protect products. Below is listed the safety information on all packaging items.
CARDBOARD
Ths includes (but is not limited to): cardboard shipping boxes, cardboard shipping tubes, cardboard backings for prints, cardboard envelopes.
Risks & safety:
Risk of paper cuts, flammable object.
Proper use:
Reuse packaging if possible, recycle (if possible) or dispose of properly when no longer in use.
Risk management:
Do not use item for any other purpose than packaging. Keep away from fire and any other heat sources. Keep away from children under 3 years old. Handle with care. Keep away from pets. Please recycle (if possible) or dispose of properly when no longer in use.
PAPERWARE
Ths includes (but is not limited to): paper sleeves, paper bags, busniess cards, thank you cards, tissue paper, envelopes, paper wrap.
Risks & safety:
Risk of paper cuts, flammable object.
Proper use:
Reuse packaging if possible, recycle (if possible) or dispose of properly when no longer in use.
Risk management:
Do not use item for any other purpose than packaging. Keep away from fire and any other heat sources. Keep away from children under 3 years old. Keep away from pets. Handle with care. Please recycle (if possible) or dispose of properly when no longer in use.
PLASTIC
Ths includes (but is not limited to): bubblewrap, plastic sleeves, shipping tube caps.
Risks & safety:
Choking hazard, flammable object.
Proper use:
Reuse packaging if possible, recycle (if possible) or dispose of properly when no longer in use.
Risk management:
Do not use item for any other purpose than packaging. Keep away from fire and any other heat sources. Keep away from children under 3 years old. Keep away from pets. Handle with care. Please recycle (if possible) or dispose of properly when no longer in use.
I strive to adehre to the GPSR laws to the best of my ability. If you have further questions, feedback or inquiries about any of the items, please feel free to reach out to me via catzeroart@gmail.com. I thank you for your understanding and patience as we navigate these new laws together.
