EU GPSR Compliance
EU General Product Safety Regulation – Westward Bound Compliance
Westward Bound is committed to meeting the applicable requirements of the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), Regulation (EU) 2023/988, for products we make available to customers within the European Union.
As a British designer and manufacturer selling directly to customers in the EU, Westward Bound provides the manufacturer, product identification, safety and EU Responsible Person information applicable to our products.
The EU General Product Safety Regulation establishes requirements relating to consumer product safety, traceability, product identification and the information that must accompany products offered for sale within the European Union.
For products offered through online or other distance sales, Article 19 of Regulation (EU) 2023/988 requires specified information to be clearly and visibly displayed. This includes manufacturer contact details and, where the manufacturer is established outside the European Union, the name, postal address and electronic address of the EU Responsible Person. Product identification and applicable warnings or safety information must also be provided.
Westward Bound Product Compliance
Westward Bound garments supplied to customers within the European Union are subject to the applicable requirements of:
- EU General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988.
- Applicable product identification, traceability and safety-information requirements.
- REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 where applicable to materials and components used in our garments.
Where applicable, metal components intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin comply with the nickel-release requirements of Entry 27 of Annex XVII to REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
Entry 27 specifically covers relevant components used in garments, including rivet buttons, tighteners, rivets, zippers and metal marks. EN 1811:2023 provides the reference test method for nickel release from articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin.
Designer & Manufacturer
Westward Bound garments are designed and manufactured by:
Westward Bound
Fortuna and Virtu Ltd
2 Tavistock Place
Plymouth
Devon PL4 8AU
United Kingdom
Customer enquiries:
[email protected]
Telephone:
+44 (0)7305 945080
EU Responsible Person
For products made available within the European Union, Westward Bound has appointed the following EU Responsible Person:
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Pärnu mnt. 139b – 14
11317 Tallinn
Estonia
Email:
[email protected]
Telephone:
+33 7 57 69 02 41
The EU Responsible Person provides the EU-based economic operator contact required under the GPSR where the manufacturer is not established within the European Union.
For applicable distance-sale offers, Article 19 requires the name, postal address and electronic address of the EU Responsible Person to be provided alongside the relevant manufacturer and product information.
Product Identification & Safety Information
Westward Bound provides applicable product identification and safety information for garments made available to customers within the European Union.
Our garments are designed, pattern-cut and individually handcrafted in the United Kingdom. Where a product incorporates materials or components requiring specific safety information or warnings, the relevant information is provided in accordance with applicable requirements.
Natural rubber latex (NRL) contains naturally occurring proteins that can cause an allergic reaction in susceptible individuals. Customers with a known natural rubber latex allergy or sensitivity should not purchase or wear our latex garments.
For further guidance, please refer to our Natural Rubber Latex Allergy Information.
Natural rubber latex is also a flammable material and must be kept away from fire, naked flames and other sources of ignition.
Customer Support
If you have a question about a Westward Bound garment, product safety, materials, EU product information or an order being delivered within the European Union, our experienced team is available to help.
Westward Bound
Fortuna and Virtu Ltd
2 Tavistock Place
Plymouth
Devon PL4 8AU
United Kingdom
Email:
[email protected]
Telephone:
+44 (0)7305 945080