Environment, Safety and Compliance


 

We ensure all our products comply with GPSR, CE marking, EPR disposal laws, and other applicable EU Directives. Our EU Responsible Person for GPSR product safety compliance is EU Compliance Partner.

Manufacturer:
Melanie Porter Design
Studio B101
Parkhall Studios
40 Martell Road
London SE21 8EN
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 7770 941305
Email: mel@melanieporter.co.uk

EU Authorised Representative (for authorities only):
eucomply OÜ
Pärnu mnt 139b-14
11317
Tallinn
Estonia
Tel: +3375690241
Email: hello@eucompliancepartner.com

Safety Standards:
All Melanie Porter Lights meet the following standards: 

  • CE (EU Safety Compliance)

  • UKCA (UK Safety Compliance)

  • UK safety standard BS EN 60598-2-20 for decorative lighting/ EU harmonized standard EN 60598 (Safety of Light Products)

  • EU GPSR (EU General Product Safety Regulation)

  • Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) 94/62/EC

  • WEEE (Electronic Waste Disposal)

Safety Warnings:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: OUR BATTERY PRODUCTS

⚠ WARNING: BATTERY LIGHTS CONTAINS BUTTON BATTERIES. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If batteries are swallowed - seek immediate medical attention.
⚠ For indoor use only.
⚠ Disconnect when not in use.
⚠ This is not a toy.
⚠ Do not use, if any part of the wire is damaged or worn.
⚠ Do not immerse in water.
⚠ Do not dispose of batteries in household waste.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: USB POWERED

⚠ WARNING: Only use with a compliant USB power source. Use with a 5V DC USB plug or power bank. Do not exceed the recommended voltage/current (e.g. 5V, 2A max).
⚠ For indoor use only.
⚠ Disconnect when not in use.
⚠ This is not a toy.
⚠ Do not use if the cable or USB connector is damaged.
⚠ Do not pull, twist, or bend the USB cable excessively.
⚠ Do not immerse in water.
⚠ Do not dispose of USB cables or electronic parts with household waste.

Disposal and Recycling:

Our packaging is 100% recyclable.
Please ensure you dispose of electronic components responsibly - do not dispose of these in household waste.
Follow your local regulations for battery recycling.
When your product reaches the end of its useful life, you are welcome to send it back to us so that we can reuse and recycle the components. If you do so you will be issued with a £5 voucher off your next purchase with Melanie Porter Design. Please contact us at mel@melanieporter.co.uk before returning your light.

Customer Support

If you have a query regarding product safety, please contact us at mel@melanieporter.co.uk.