Product safety

As a publisher, the safety of our products for all consumers is of utmost importance to us. In accordance with the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), we guarantee that all our products meet the highest safety standards.

Risk Assessment and Documentation
We conduct an internal risk analysis for all our products. We check for potential risks and document them in our product information system. The documentation is available for 10 years and can be made available to the relevant authorities upon request.

Safety-Relevant Properties and Hazard Analysis
For products published before the entry into force of this regulation and which do not have any special safety-relevant properties, we assess the risk as very low. In accordance with the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), we ensure that our products meet safety standards.

CDs
Physical Risks: Risk of cutting and shattering:
CDs are made of polycarbonate and a thin metal layer. If a CD breaks, sharp edges and splinters can be created that could cause injury. Pinched fingers: There is a small risk of pinched fingers when removing CDs from slim CD cases or handling CD drives.

Material and chemical risks: Contaminants in the coating:
Older CDs or inferior products may contain potentially harmful substances in the metal layer or protective coating. However, modern CDs generally meet strict safety and environmental standards. Polycarbonate: The main material of CDs, polycarbonate, is generally safe, but can release harmful fumes when burned.

Mechanical risks: High-speed hazards:
In CD drives, especially at high speeds, a damaged or inferior CD may break. This could cause pieces to eject from the drive and cause injury. Uncontrolled ejection: Defective CD drives may unexpectedly eject the disc at high speed.

Fire Hazard:
CDs are not highly flammable, but can melt if exposed to direct flames, releasing toxic fumes (e.g., carbon monoxide or dioxins).

Environmental and Disposal Risks:
CDs contain plastic and metal coatings that can pollute the environment if improperly disposed of. Recycling is therefore recommended. When CDs decompose in the environment, tiny plastic particles can be released, which are problematic as microplastics.

Children and Swallowable Parts:
CDs themselves pose little risk, but smaller accessories such as clips or case closures could be swallowed by children.

Legal Requirements: Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC):
CDs must comply with the general safety requirements of the EU. REACH Regulation: The chemical ingredients of CDs and coatings must comply with the requirements of the EU REACH Regulation to minimize risks from harmful substances.

RoHS Directive:
Electronic components in CD players and drives are subject to the RoHS Directive, which regulates hazardous substances such as lead and mercury. Summary: CDs are safe for everyday use as long as they are used correctly. Risks can arise from breakage, improper use, or high speeds in drives. Manufacturers ensure that CDs are chemically and mechanically safe through modern production standards. It is important for consumers to handle damaged CDs carefully and dispose of them properly.

Sheet Music
Sheet music (print publications) and electronic products without additional features or functions generally do not pose an increased risk to the health or safety of consumers.
In general, paper products pose a risk of cuts from paper edges.
Products bound with wire, staples, or spiral binding can cause puncture wounds.
Printed products may have a slight odor that is harmless to health.

We are not aware of any other hazards posed by our products.

Transparency and Traceability
We ensure that every product is provided with the necessary information for unique identification and traceability. This includes information such as ISMN, EAN, and article number. This allows us to trace the production of a product at any time.

Safety Information
According to Article 9(7) of the GPSR Regulation, no additional safety information is required for sheet music (print publications) and electronic products without accessories or special features. If a product contains accessories that require special precautions, these are clearly and prominently displayed.

Manufacturer's information and contact for product safety comments
If you have any questions about the safety of one of our products, would like to raise safety concerns, or submit a complaint, please feel free to contact us at any time. You can reach us at:
edition 49 Bühnen und Musikverlag, Notensatz GmbH
Haid-und-Neu-Straße 18
76131 Karlsruhe / Germany
Email: info@edition49.de
Phone: +49-7243-9456770