BS EN 50689:2021

This standard BS EN 50689:2021 Safety of laser products. Particular Requirements for Consumer Laser Products is classified in these ICS categories:

• 31.260 Optoelectronics. Laser equipment
• 13.280 Radiation protection

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.