This document specifies the requirements for laser products intended for consumers. The scope of this document does not include products intended for professional use (non-consumer laser products) and restrictions as specified in this standard do not apply to non-consumer laser products.
For non-consumer laser products, compliance with EN 60825 1 is sufficient to achieve the necessary level of safety.
Electric Toys containing lasers, which are covered by EN 62115, are excluded from the scope of this document.
Class 1C consumer laser products are not in the scope of this document. For example, cosmetic and beauty care Class 1C laser products are covered by FprEN 60335 2 113.
Legislation related to this standard
Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Harmonized/Supporting
PUBLISHED
EN 50689:2021
60.60
Standard published
Nov 5, 2021