Product safety information
In line with the new GPRS legislation for selling to the European Union, but also generally if you are curious about the safety of any of my products, this page will contain extensive information about everything I sell, including the relevant risk assessments for every category.
ORIGINAL PRINTS: no risks, exempt from GPRS compliance
My original prints are original artworks on paper made by the artists hand. They include non toxic paint, and are printed on acid free paper, ensuring a life expectancy of up to 1000 years.
HANDMADE GREETING CARDS ON PAPER: no risks, exempt from GPRS compliance
Supplier: https://www.papermilldirect.co.uk/information/about-us
My greeting cards are made from FSC verified cardstock, and handprinted or digitally printed by me. Often they are made from recyclable paper. They are non toxic and pose no risks, apart from paper cuts. They contain no other elements than printed paper.
HANDPRINTED A4 SKETCHBOOKS: extremely low risk, find risk assessment below
Supplier: https://www.seawhite.co.uk/
For my A4 sketchbooks, I use SeaWhite of Brighton sketchbooks made from recycled coffee cups, stock code: STA4CR. The paper is acid free, chlorine free, and vegan friendly. Paper is 140 gsm recycled cartridge paper. The binding is stapled so contains no glue, and there is no risk of injury apart from a paper cut. They are handprinted by me with non toxic inks, and contain no other parts or elements. The paper can be used with wet and dry media, designed for sketching, drawing and writing. Made in the UK as part of the world's first scheme to upcycle single-use coffee cups.
HANDPRINTED A5 SKETCHBOOKS: extremely low risk, find risk assessment below
For my A5 sketchbooks, I use Baker Ross sketchbooks made from recycled paper. Paper is 140 gsm recycled cartridge paper. The binding is stapled so contains no glue, and there is no risk of injury apart from a paper cut. They are handprinted by me with non toxic inks, and contain no other parts or elements. The paper can be used with wet and dry media, designed for sketching, drawing and writing. Made in the UK.
DIGITALLY PRINTED STICKERS: low risk, find risk assessment below
These stickers are printed digitally by me with non toxic ink, and laminated with standard acrylic laminator. The adhesive is water based and non toxic, and can be removed without leaving any trace behind. They are suitable for outdoor use, and withstand any scratches. Do not ingest and keep out of reach of children.
Supplier (Netherlands based): https://aivapaper.com/pages/printable-vinyl-sticker-paper-for-inkjet-printer
HANDPRINTED TOTE BAGS, RAW COTTON, UNDIED: low risk, find risk assessment below
These tote bags are heavyweight, made from raw undyed cotton, and handprinted by me with non toxic art oil based inks. They are 38cm wide x 42cm tall x 100mm gusset, with long handles, Heavyweight (8oz) natural 100% cotton canvas Ethically Sourced Made in Sedex compliant Factory Reusable, Recyclable & Biodegradable Wipe clean only, if washed shrinkage might occur
HANDPRINTED T SHIRTS: low risk, find risk assessment below
Supplier (Belgium based): https://stanleystella.com/en-gb/creator-sttu755
These are 100% organic cotton T shirts, 180 gsm. Care Instructions are: wash similar colours together, do not iron on print, wash and iron inside out. I handprint on these using non toxic inks which are machine washable on the lowest temperature, and shouldn't be tumble dried.
DIGITALLY PRINTED HANDMADE BOOKMARKS: low risk, find risk assessment below
Supplier of cardstock: https://www.papermilldirect.co.uk/information/about-us
My bookmarks are digitally printed by me using my archival quality ink printer, and then laminated using a standard acrylic laminator. They also have some polyester string attached to the end, so they should be kept out of reach of flame as they are flammable. There are no other risks associated with them, do not ingest and keep out of reach of children.
