Laser Safety Regulations - CDRH

The Federal Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) mandates compliance with its standards for the manufacture and performance of lasers. The standard is named the Federal Laser Product Performance Standard (FLPPS) and is identified as 21 CFR subchapter parts 1040.10 and 1040.11.

The FLPPS assigns lasers into one of four broad hazards in a manner similar to the ANSI Z136.1 (2000) Standard - Classes I, II, IIIa, IIIb, and IV, depending on the potential for causing physical damage.

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