
Claudia van Bakel
illustrator | character designer | visdev artist
Product safety & GPSR law
Introduction to the GPSR law
The newly introduced GPSR (General Product Safety Regulation) law has been set in place (from December 13 2024) to make sure consumer's products within Europe are safe to use. This includes new & improved rules to which sellers of non-food goods need to adhere, including manufacturers and (small) businesses. In this the GPSR provides a safety net for products or risks not regulated in other EU legislation; this means that EU consumers are always protected against dangerous products, be it now or in the future.
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Technical & safety information listed per product category
Acrylic & resin coated keychains
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Made in China, designed by ArtisticFaun. Not suitable for children under 3 years old.​​​
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Used materials: Acrylic plate, CMYK ink, metal clasp, epoxy resin (if applicable).
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Risks & safety: Small parts can become a choking hazard.
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Proper use: Hang this item on bag, keyring, or in/on another designated spot. For decorative use only.
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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 accordingly when no longer in use.​
Art prints & postcards
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Made in EU, designed by ArtisticFaun. Not suitable for children under 3 years old.​​​​
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Used materials: Sulfate board (paper), CMYK ink, plastic protective coating.
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Risks & safety: Flammable object, risk of paper cuts.
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Proper use: Use only for decorative purposes. Remove item carefully from packaging.
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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 accordingly when no longer in use.
Beanies
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Made in the UK, designed by ArtisticFaun. Not suitable for children under 3 years old.​​​​
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Used materials: Cotton (fabric), polyester embroidery thread.
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Risks & safety: Flammable object.
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Proper use: Only wear these on your head.
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Risk management: Do not use this for any purposes other than wear. Do not wear on any other body part than head. 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 accordingly when no longer in use.
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Bookmarks
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Made in EU, designed by ArtisticFaun. Not suitable for children under 3 years old.​​​​
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Used materials: Sulfate board (paper), CMYK ink, plastic protective coating.
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Risks & safety: Flammable object, risk of paper cuts.
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Proper use: Use only as intended between pages of a book or for decorative purposes.
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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 accordingly when no longer in use.
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Lanyards
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Made in China, designed by ArtisticFaun. Not suitable for children under 3 years old.​​​​
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Used materials: Polyester fabric, metal clasp, metal grommet.
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Risks & safety: Flammable object, choking hazard.
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Proper use: Hang this item loosely around neck, bag or keyring, in/on another designated spot. Only carry small light items like keys, cards, buttons or keychains.
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Risk management: Do not use this for any purposes other than intended or decoration. 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 accordingly when no longer in use.
Notepads
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Made in EU, designed by ArtisticFaun. Not suitable for children under 3 years old.​​​​
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Used materials: Paper, glue, cardboard, CMYK ink.
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Risks & safety: Flammable object, risk of paper cuts.
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Proper use: Use product to write on, or place somewhere to enjoy the artwork.
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Risk management: Do not use this for any purposes other than intended or 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 accordingly when no longer in use.
Vinyl stickers
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Made in EU, designed by ArtisticFaun. Not suitable for children under 3 years old.​​​​
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Used materials: Paper, plastic (vinyl) protective coating, CMYK ink.
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Risks & safety: Flammable object, risk of paper cuts, choking hazard.
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Proper use: Use only for decorative purposes. Remove item carefully from packaging (if applicable).
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Risk management: Do not use this for any purposes other than decoration. 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 accordingly when no longer in use.
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Wooden pins (may include chain attachments)
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Made in EU, designed by ArtisticFaun. Not suitable for children under 3 years old.​​​​
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Used materials: Cherry wood, CMYK ink, rubber clutch.
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Risks & safety: Sharp points can lead to punctures or minor injuries, choking hazard, flammable object.
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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, as there might be risk of puncturing. Be careful when pinning the item on any surface. Remove item carefully from packaging (if applicable).
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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 accordingly when no longer in use.
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Technical & 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
​​This includes (but is not limited to): cardboard shipping boxes, cardboard shipping tubes, cardboard backings for prints and miscellaneous items, cardboard envelopes.
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Risks & safety: Flammable object, risk of paper cuts.
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Proper use: Re-use packaging if possible, recycle (if possible) or dispose of accordingly when no longer in use.
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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 accordingly when no longer in use.
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Paperware
​This includes (but is not limited to): paper sleeves, paper bags, business cards, thank you cards, envelopes.​
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Risks & safety: Flammable object, risk of paper cuts.
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Proper use: Re-use packaging if possible, recycle (if possible) or dispose of accordingly when no longer in use.
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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 accordingly when no longer in use.
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Plastic (includes protective sleeves)
​​This includes (but is not limited to): plastic sleeves, shipping tube caps, plastic bags.
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Risks & safety: Flammable object, choking hazard.
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Proper use: Re-use packaging if possible, recycle (if possible) or dispose of accordingly when no longer in use.
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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 accordingly when no longer in use.
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Organza bags​
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Risks & safety: Choking hazard, flammable object.
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Proper use: Re-use packaging if possible, recycle (if possible) or dispose of accordingly when no longer in use.
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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 accordingly when no longer in use.
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This document will be updated whenever new products will be available or when laws are implemented or adjusted.
I strive to adhere to the GPSR laws to the best of my ability. If you have further questions, feedback or inquiries about any of the items and/or information above, please feel free to reach out to me via artisticfaun@hotmail.com.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
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