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Producing CDs and DVDs

Producing CDs and DVDs involves:

  • injection moulding polycarbonate on to a stamper
  • sputtering a metal layer on to the disk
  • adding a laquer or resin coating
  • UV curing. 

For guidance on printing onto CDs or DVDs or packaging, see the NetRegs printing and publishing guidance.

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Author: Emma Davies | enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk
Last updated: 24 January 2012