At Gemgem International, we prioritize not only the quality of our products but also the safety and sustainability of the raw materials we use. All materials are fully compliant with relevant European Union (EU) and United States (US) regulations.

Paper:

FSC Certified: All our paper and cardboard materials are sourced from FSC-certified (Forest Stewardship Council) forests, ensuring responsible forestry and full traceability.

EU Compliance: We adhere to the EU Deforestation-Free Products Regulation (EUDR - Regulation EU 2023/1115), which prohibits paper sourced from illegally deforested land.

US Compliance: Our paper products comply with the Lacey Act, which bans the trade of illegally sourced wood-based materials in the United States.

Printing Inks:

Lead-Free & Phthalate-Free: All inks used in our printing processes are non-toxic, free from lead and phthalates, ensuring product safety for all age groups.

EU Compliance:

EC No. 1935/2004 – Materials intended to come into contact with food

EC No. 2023/2006 – Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for food contact materials

US Compliance: Inks meet FDA Title 21 CFR Part 170-199 standards for indirect food contact materials, ensuring safety for packaging and printed components.

Metals:

Lead-Free Alloys: We use alloys that comply with both U.S. and EU limits on lead content.

EU Compliance: In accordance with the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) – lead content in metal components must not exceed 0.1%.

US Compliance: Fully compliant with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) – limits total lead content in children's products to 100 ppm.

Plastics:

Safe & Tested: All plastics used in our products are rigorously tested and certified for safety.

EU Compliance: Conforms to EU Regulation No. 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.

US Compliance: Meets FDA Title 21 CFR Part 177 standards for plastic resins and polymers safe for indirect food contact.

Wood Components:

FSC Certified Wood: All wood used in our production comes from FSC-certified forests, guaranteeing legal harvesting and sustainability.

EU Compliance: Compliant with the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR - Regulation EU 995/2010), which ensures only legally harvested timber enters the EU market.

US Compliance: All wood components are compliant with the Lacey Act, verifying legality and traceability of wood imports into the U.S.

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