I assume you are asking about lasers NOT intended for medical uses because those so intended are kinda obviously subject to FDA regulation. The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is responsible for oversight over any product that emits radiation. read more
The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is responsible for oversight over any product that emits radiation. This responsibility includes lasers for non-medical uses, Cathode Ray Tube televisions (now virtually extinct), microwave ovens, and industrial x-ray equipment, for example. read more
Laser beams concentrate their energy into a tiny space. If their energy content isn’t limited, lasers can damage vision or even cause blindness. read more
Products that use laser energy come in many sizes, shapes and forms. What they have in common is a laser which stores energy from a source, such as, an electrical discharge, chemical reaction or powerful optical illumination that releases the energy as light. Laser stands for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. read more