Product safety & compliance
At Nippon Kawaii, the safety of our products comes first. We comply with all applicable European regulations, including the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR, EU 2023/988).
Responsible operator
Our product range
- Plush: Sanrio, Palm Pals, MyMochi, Tasty Peach, Bluey, Molang, Kawaii Kuties
- Mini bricks
- Tokidoki, Sanrio
- Furyu, Taito, Sega
- Sylvanian Families
- Pens & markers
- Die cut stickers, sticker sheets, sticker scenes, cozy sticker books
- Cosy colouring books: Belly Bean Co, Cherry Lam
- Keychains, buttons & pin badges
- Bags & wallets
- Mugs (Sanrio, Hatsune Miku)
- Hatsune Miku, Sanrio
- Molang, MyMochi
- Minecraft, Kawaii Kuties
- Small accessories & stationery
- Perfect as a little gift
Safety warnings
- Age Plush toys, small accessories, and blind boxes are not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Small parts can present a choking hazard.
- Supervision Products should be used under adult supervision for children under 8 years of age.
- Fire Keep all products away from open flames and extreme heat sources.
- Moisture Stickers are water-resistant but not waterproof. Plush toys and paper products should be stored dry.
- Sharp edges Buttons, pin badges, and metal accessories may have sharp edges. Please handle with care.
- Mini bricks Mini bricks are not suitable for children under 6 years of age due to small parts.
- Anime figures Anime figures are recommended for ages 15 and up in accordance with the manufacturer's labelling. Always check the age recommendation on the packaging.
- Mugs Our ceramic mugs are not dishwasher safe or microwave safe. Hand wash only. Do not use abrasive cleaning products. Food safe in accordance with EU 1935/2004 and Directive 84/500/EEC.
- Bento boxes Bento boxes are made from BPA-free polypropylene. Suitable for food contact. Hand wash only — not dishwasher safe, not microwave safe, and should not be exposed to other heat sources unless explicitly stated. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
- Washing plush Plush toys should preferably be hand washed at a maximum of 30°C. Do not tumble dry. Check the label on the product for specific care instructions.
Material & product information
- Material: 100% polyester
- CE/UKCA marking present on label
- EN71-1, EN71-2 & EN71-3 certified
- Flammability tested to EN71-2:2020
- Material: ABS plastic
- Not suitable for children under 6
- CE marking present
- Material: PET plastic and vinyl
- Water-resistant, not waterproof
- Sticker sheets: high-quality vinyl
- Sticker books: paper/plastic composition with release paper
- Fine liners, erasable pens, infinity pencils: plastic casing
- Markers & felt tips: plastic with water-based ink
- Pencil sharpeners: plastic/metal
- Material: metal and/or 100% polyester (plush)
- CE/UKCA marking present on label
- EN71-1, EN71-2 & EN71-3 certified (plush)
- Material: paper, plastic and metal
- Safe pin fastening
- Bags: cotton and/or polyester
- Wallets: nylon, faux leather and/or plush
- Material: ceramic with glossy finish
- Food safe per EU 1935/2004
- Tested for heavy metal migration
- Glass & fork symbol on packaging
- Material: BPA-free polypropylene (PP)
- Food safe
- May include elastic band
- Figures: PVC and/or ABS plastic
- Packaging: cardboard, polybag and bubble wrap
- Recommended age on packaging
Recycling & disposal
- Stickers Vinyl and PET stickers are generally not recyclable. Dispose of with general household waste.
- Paper Colouring books, sticker books, and cardboard packaging are recyclable. Remove any metal bindings or elastic bands before placing in the paper bin.
- Plush & fabric Polyester plush toys and plush keychains cannot be recycled through standard collection. Drop off at a textile or toy collection point, or donate.
- Plastics ABS (mini bricks), PVC/ABS (figures) and PP (bento boxes): check your local recycling options. Many municipalities accept hard plastics in plastic recycling.
- Metal Buttons, pin badges, and metal keychain rings can be disposed of with metal/scrap metal waste.
- Ceramics Broken or unwanted mugs belong with bulky waste or rubble — not with glass or paper.
- Bags & accessories Cotton bags, nylon wallets, and polyester products: drop off at a textile collection point or donate to a charity shop.
- Packaging Cardboard boxes go with paper/cardboard recycling. Plastic polybags can be collected at plastic film recycling points (often found at supermarkets).
Certifications & compliance
All products in our range meet applicable European safety standards. We work exclusively with officially licensed products from recognised manufacturers and importers.
Traceability & batch numbers
Our officially licensed products include traceability information via the product packaging or label. For products without packaging, traceability information is available on request.
If you have questions about a specific product or batch number, please contact us at info@nipponkawaii.nl.
Reporting a safety issue
Have you discovered a safety incident or product defect? We take every report seriously and act as quickly as possible. Please contact us at info@nipponkawaii.nl.
In the event of a product recall, we will contact affected customers directly by email.
You can also report to the NVWA (Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority) or the European reporting portal EU Safety Gate.
Effective from 13 December 2024 · Last updated: May 2025
