IEC 60825-1:2014 PDF Download

IEC 60825-1:2014 is a standard that addresses the safety requirements for laser products. It applies to laser products that emit laser radiation in the wavelength range of 180 nm to 1 mm. The standard covers a wide range of laser products, including those used in industry, business, entertainment, research, education, medicine, and consumer products.

The standard provides a classification system for lasers and laser products based on their level of optical radiation hazard. This classification system helps in evaluating the hazards and determining appropriate control measures for laser products. The standard also requires manufacturers to provide necessary information to ensure proper precautions can be taken.

One of the key objectives of the standard is to ensure adequate warning to individuals about the hazards associated with accessible radiation from laser products. This is achieved through labels and instructions provided by the manufacturer. The standard also aims to minimize unnecessary accessible radiation and enhance control of laser radiation hazards through protective features.

This edition of the standard introduced a new class (Class 1C) and updated the accessible emission limits for various classes of pulsed sources based on the latest revision of the ICNIRP guidelines. Additionally, the standard allows for the classification of laser products used as replacements for conventional light sources based on the IEC 62471 series as an option. The standard incorporates two interpretation sheets from December 2017.