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 - #-But.met-001-001-1124

Materials: Plastic, metal, ink, paper.

Made in EU, Designed by Akivos.

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 - #-Sti.ven-001-001-1124

Materials: Plastic, ink, paper.

Made in EU, Designed by Akivos.

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 - #-Pos.pap-001-001-1124

Materials: Ink, paper.

Made in EU & Designed by Akivos.

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.

Acrylic Charms - #-Acryl.A-001-001-1124

Materials: Acrylic (plastic), ink, metal.

Made in UK and China, Designed by Akivos.

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: Keychain accesory parts may be swallowed if they get separated.
• Consequence: Choking hazard, particularly for children.
• Measures: Accesory 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.

Cotton Tote Bags - #-Beu.St-001-001-1124

Materials: Cotton & Acrylic fabrics, paper.

Made in EU & Designed by PixlPanda.

Not suited for children under 3 years old.

Risks and potential Dangers

A. Physical Hazards

Choking Hazard

• Risk: Paper tags may suffocate a person.
• Consequence: Choking hazard, particularly for children.
• Measures: Rounded edges of the paper tags.
• Risk Management: Remove the paper tag before use.

B. 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 Cotton Socks near open fire, stovetops, cigarettes and any other heat sources.

Paper Bookmarks - #-Les.pap-001-001-1124

Materials: Ink, paper.

Made in EU & Designed by Akivos.

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.

Wooden Pins - #-Ga.po-001-001-1124

Materials: Wood, metal, ink.

Made in China, Designed by Akivos.

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 wooden 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 wooden pin when fastening it to a fabric surface.

Choking Hazard

• Risk: Wooden pins may be swallowed.
• Consequence: Choking hazard, particularly for children.
• Measures: Don't let young children handle the product.
• Risk Management: My Wooden 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 Wooden Pins are sourced from wholesalers. Where possible I will choose for allergy-free metals.

C. Environmental Hazards

Negative Environmental Impact

• Risk: Contribution to deforestation, air pollution and waste issues.
• Consequence: Negative environmental impact.
• Measures: Wood 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 Wooden pins are sourced from wholesalers. Where possible I will choose for allergy-free metals.

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 Sticky Notes near open fire, stovetops, cigarettes and any other heat sources.

T-Shirts - #-TSh-001-001-1124

Materials: Cotton & Acrylic fabrics, paper.

Made in EU, Designed by Akivos.

Not suited for children under 3 years old.

Risks and potential Dangers

A. Physical Hazards

Choking Hazard

• Risk: Paper tags may suffocate a person.
• Consequence: Choking hazard, particularly for children.
• Measures: Rounded edges of the paper tags.
• Risk Management: Remove the paper tag before use.

B. 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 T-Shirts near open fire, stovetops, cigarettes and any other heat sources.

Mangas - #-Man.BL-001-001-1124

Materials: Ink, paper, glue.

Made in EU, Designed by Akivos.

Not suited for People under 18 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 Sticky Notes 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

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.

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 Sticky Notes near open fire, stovetops, cigarettes and any other heat sources.

Lanyard - #-la.st-001-001-1124

Materials: PVC, ink, metal

Made in China & Designed by Akivos

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.

Imprint

Akivos

R.Prescha

Eilenburger Str. 59

04317 Leipzig

Germany

business.akivos(at)gmail.com