GPSR/Compliance
GPSP PRODUCT COMPLIANCE VINYL RECORDS
All vinyl record products (‘our products’) manufactured by Vinyl Factory Manufacturing Ltd (VFM) fully comply with the consumer safety requirements set out in EU regulation 2023/988. A comprehensive risk assessment of our products (detailed in Appendix 1) has been performed by Sony Europe B.V., Zweidniederlassung Deutschland, Materials Science Laboratory, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327- Stuttgart, Germany and no critical risks have been identified within the framework of normal use. Full details of the report are available on request. A summary of the key findings is below.
PHYSICAL RISK ANALYSIS
A physical risk assessment of our products has been performed with the following findings:
1. Flammability - Within the framework of ‘normal use’, all our products meet the requirement for resistance to ignition.
2. Durability - All our vinyl products demonstrate high mechanical and physical resistance when handling, storing and using as recommended.
CHEMICAL RISK ANALYSIS
Our products are made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a synthetic plastic polymer consisting of chlorine, ethylene and additives. None of our products contain hazardous chemicals that could pose a risk to consumers’ health within the framework of their intended use.
We fully comply with EU regulation REACH (EC) 1907/2006 This regulation ensures a high level of protection for human health and the environment from the risks posed by chemicals.
Our records are intended for use with gramophone record players, are suitable for general consumer use, and do not require special safety measures.
For more information on compliance at The Vinyl Factory Manufacturing, please contact customerservice@thevinylfactory.com
Appendix
1. Below is a complete list of the vinyl record products VFM manufactures. Products to which the above declaration refers. All products tested were produced from black PVC and colour PVC and splatter/colour effect.
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Product specification |
Product weight (g) |
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Diameter (”) |
Product Type |
RPM |
Standard |
Heavy |
Super heavy |
Tolerance |
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12” |
LP |
33 1/3 |
140 |
180 |
200 |
+/- 10 |
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Maxisingle |
45 |
140 |
180 |
200 |
+/- 10 |
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10” |
MP |
33 1/3 |
90 |
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|
+/- 10 |
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Maxisingle |
45 |
90 |
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|
+/- 10 |
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7” |
SP |
45 |
42 |
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+/- 10 |
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EP |
33 1/3 |
42 |
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+/- 10 |
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