EMC & Photonics
Laser, LED & Lamp Safety
We evaluate and test laser, LED and lamp systems — for safe products and compliance with international standards.
Laser, LED & Lamp Safety
Internationally Acclaimed Accredited Test House and Consulting Services
With over 30 years of experience, we specialise in testing and risk assessment of laser products and devices emitting optical broadband radiation. We support manufacturers worldwide in developing and delivering safe products that comply with international product safety standards. The safety limits for the protection of eyes and skin are highly complex, and testing requires in-depth know-how in order to avoid misinterpretation. Using specially developed testing equipment, we can evaluate even complex sources efficiently, accurately, and reliably.
At the International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC) 2025 in Orlando, Casey Stack referred to us in a presentation as ‘The gold standard that we all try to achieve.’
Our globally recognised expertise is built upon decades of active – and often leading – involvement in standardisation committees and bioeffects research and is documented in more than 100 publications available in our Downloads section. Many improvements to the exposure limits for protecting the retina are based on the results of our research projects. Standardisation work and research form the basis for exclusive know-how, which is important for the correct application of the standards in complex cases.
Laser, LED & Lamp Safety
Our Services
We provide comprehensive, accredited compliance testing services in our state-of-the-art laboratory, supporting manufacturers from development to final certification. During the product development phase, we offer expert consulting and training to help manufacturers to correctly interpret and apply complex standards and analysis methods, as well as to perform compliance assessments by calculation.
For solar simulators, we offer accredited calibration either in our laboratory, or on-site at client facilities worldwide.
For IEC 60825-1 and the IEC 62471 series, we are recognised as CB-Test Laboratory (CBTL) within the IECEE CB scheme. Under the IECEE scheme, our test report is certified by our National Certification Body.
Many clients approach us to “certify” their laser or LED product, or they are looking for “certification”. However, formally, as an accredited test house, we do not certify products — we test representative samples. Accordingly, a test house does not issue “certificates” but test reports.
Laser, LED & Lamp Safety
Downloads
Our white papers and articles reflect our extensive experience as a test house and consulting organisation. They highlight our active role in international committees, where we contribute to the development and refinement of safety limits and product safety standards, and share our knowledge transparently.
Scientific Publications
| Year | Title |
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| 2026 | Safety classification of line lasers as extended source Karl Schulmeister, Sarah Nagl, Reinhard Gilber Journal of Laser Applications Vol. 38, paper 012007 (2026) |
| 2025 | Comparison of retinal thermal injury thresholds with Class 1 AELs as function of exposure duration Karl Schulmeister, Patrick Rauter ILSC 2025 conference presentation, Paper #L0902 |
| 2025 | Radiance measurement – novel setup and systematic errors of commercial systems Karl Schulmeister, Marko Weber, Sarah Nagl ILSC 2025 conference proceedings, Paper #L0602 |
| 2024 | Comparison of laser induced corneal injury thresholds with safety limits for the wavelength range of 1200 to 1500 nm Karl Schulmeister and Bruce E. Stuck Journal of Laser Applications Vol. 36, paper 032013 (2024) |
| 2023 | Review of experimental and computer model retinal injury thresholds in the wavelength regime of 1300 nm to 1400 nm Karl Schulmeister, Patrick Rauter, Bruce E. Stuck ILSC 2023 Conference Proceedings, Paper #L0501, Page 79-86 |
| 2023 | Computer model results on the wavelength dependence for retinal thermal injury in the visible regime Karl Schulmeister and Patrick Rauter ILSC 2023 Conference Proceedings, Paper #P100, Page 274-279 |
| 2023 | Comparison of computer model thresholds with laser safety MPEs for the skin Karl Schulmeister and Patrick Rauter ILSC 2023 Conference Proceedings, Paper #P101, Page 280-286 |
| 2023 | Examples of multiple pulse computer model predictions for laser induced retinal injury thresholds Karl Schulmeister and Patrick Rauter ILSC 2023 Conference Proceedings, Paper #P102, Page 287-293 |
| 2023 | New European laser product safety standards: Amendment for EN 60825-1 and EN 50689 Karl Schulmeister ILSC 2023 Conference Proceedings, Paper #P0602, Page 95-98 |
| 2021 | Laser-induced corneal injury: validation of a computer model to predict thresholds Mathieu Jean, Karl Schulmeister, David Lund, Bruce Stuck Biomed. Opt. Express 12, #412102 p. 336-353 (2021); View online (open access): https://doi.org/10.1364/BOE.412102 Supplementary material (table of thresholds): https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.13347485.v2 |
| 2021 | Laser-induced injury of the skin: validation of a computer model to predict thresholds Mathieu Jean and Karl Schulmeister Biomed. Opt. Express 12, 2586-2603 (2021); View online (open access): https://doi.org/10.1364/BOE.422618 Supplementary material (table of thresholds): https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.14347010 |
| 2020 | Dependence of Retinal Thermal Injury Threshold on Size and Profile of Laser Image Lund DJ, Hollins RC and Schulmeister K Chapter 10 in: “Biomedical Implications of Military Laser Exposure”; Editors: BE Stuck, V Tepe, JW Ness, Borden Institute, US Army Medical Center of Excellence, p. 187-219 (2020) Free Download: https://medcoe.army.mil/borden-laser |
| 2020 | Validation of a generalized laser safety analysis method for irregular pulse trains Mathieu Jean, Karl Schulmeister, Sebastian Kotzur, Annette Frederiksen Journal of Laser Applications Vol. 32, paper 032027 (2020) |
More Scientific Publications (Papers)
| Jahr | Titel |
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| 2019 | Computer modelling to support laser safety analysis of pulse trains with varying peak power and pulse duration Mathieu Jean, Sebastian Kotzur, Nico Heussner, Karl Schulmeister, Annette Frederiksen ILSC 2019 Conference Proceedings, Paper #202, Page 66 – 72 |
| 2019 | Comparison of cornea and skin multiple pulse injury thresholds with laser MPEs Mathieu Jean, Karl Schulmeister, David J. Lund, Bruce E. Stuck ILSC 2019 Conference Proceedings, Paper #P106, Page 66 - 72 |
| 2019 | Laser product safety standardization projects of CENELEC TC 76 Jan Daem, Annette Frederiksen, John O'Hagan, Karl Schulmeister ILSC 2019 Conference Proceedings, Paper #403, Page 127-136 |
| 2019 | Notes on the determination of the angular subtense of the apparent source in laser safety Karl Schulmeister ILSC 2019 Conference Proceedings, Paper #1205, Page 284-293 |
| 2019 | Lamp and LED safety – classification vs. realistic exposure analysis Karl Schulmeister, John O'Hagan, David Sliney ILSC 2019 Conference Proceedings, Paper #801, Page 174-183 |
| 2018 | Comments on the application of the ICNIRP laser exposure limits Karl Schulmeister, David Sliney, Bruce Stuck Proceedings of NIR 2018 Dresden, pages 321 – 345 |
| 2018 | Erfassung und Bewertung der direkten und indirekten UV-Exposition bei unterschiedlichen Schweißverfahren Marko Weber, Christian Jeram, Karl Schulmeister, Emmerich Kitz et al. Proceedings of NIR 2018 Dresden, pages 75 - 85 |
| 2018 | Bewertung der Blaulichtgefahr von Theater- und Bühnenbeleuchtung Marko Weber, Karl Schulmeister, Emmerich Kitz Proceedings of NIR 2018 Dresden, pages 249 - 267 |
| 2017 | Validation of a computer model to predict laser induced retinal injury thresholds Mathieu Jean and Karl Schulmeister Journal of Laser Applications 29, 032004 (2017); View online (open access): http://lia.scitation.org/doi/pdf/10.2351/1.4997831 |
| 2017 | Computer modelling irregular pulse trains Mathieu Jean, Karl Schulmeister, Nico Heussner, Annette Frederiksen ILSC 2017 Conference Proceedings, Paper #304, Page 166-172 |
| 2017 | Class 3R and consumer laser safety standard Karl Schulmeister ILSC 2017 Conference Proceedings, Paper #604, Page 238-247 |
| 2017 | Classification of laser illuminated light sources Karl Schulmeister, Jan Daem ILSC 2017 Conference Proceedings, Paper #401, Page 174-180 |
| 2016 | Risk of retinal injury from "Risk Group 2" laser illuminated projectors Karl Schulmeister, Jan Daem Journal of Laser Applications, Vol. 28, No. 4, Nov. 2016 Link to free PDF download from Journal Website |
| 2015 | Classification of extended source products according to IEC 60825-1 Karl Schulmeister ILSC 2015 Proceedings Paper #C101, Page 271-280 |
| 2015 | Analysis of pulsed emission under Edition 3 of IEC 60825-1 Karl Schulmeister ILSC 2015 Proceedings Paper #202, Page 78-84 |
| 2015 | Biophysical data in support of the classification distance for image projectors under IEC 62471-5 Karl Schulmeister, Jan Daem ILSC 2015 Proceedings Paper #301, Page 96-105 |
| 2015 | Analysis method for the determination of the apparent source size in broadband radiation Mathieu Jean, Karl Schulmeister ILSC 2015 Proceedings Paper #P106, Page 287-294 |
| 2014 | Modeling of Laser-Induced Thermal Damage to the Retina and the Cornea Jean M and Schulmeister K Chapter 15 in: Image Analysis and Modeling in Ophthalmology, CRC Press 2014 |
| 2013 | On the exposure limits for extended source multiple pulse laser exposures Brian J. Lund and Karl Schulmeister J. Laser Appl. 25, Paper 042004 (2013) |
| 2013 | The upcoming new editions of IEC 60825-1 and ANSI Z136.1 – Examples on impact for classification and exposure limits Karl Schulmeister ILSC 2013 Proceedings Paper #C102, p 330 – 337 |
| 2013 | Risk analysis relevant for laser products under IEC 60825-1 Karl Schulmeister ILSC 2013 Proceedings Paper #601, p163-172 |
| 2013 | Regulations regarding the sale and use of Class 3R laser products in Europe Karl Schulmeister ILSC 2013 Proceedings Paper #P110, p 379 – 383 |
| 2013 | Validation of a computer model to predict laser induced thermal injury thresholds of the retina Mathieu Jean and Karl Schulmeister ILSC 2013 Proceedings Paper #1002, p 229 - 238 |
| 2013 | Computer modeling of laser induced injury of the skin Mathieu Jean and Karl Schulmeister ILSC 2013 Proceedings Paper #P105, p 366 - 370 |
| 2013 | Simplified method to assess the UV and Blue Light Hazard of lamps Karl Schulmeister, Alfred Buberl, Marko Weber and Emmerich Kitz ILSC 2013 Proceedings Paper #P104, p 357 - 365 |
| 2013 | The radiance of the sun, a 1 mW laser pointer and a phosphor emitter Karl Schulmeister ILSC 2013 Proceedings Paper #P107, p 371 - 378 |
| 2012 | Retinal injury research impacts future laser safety standards Karl Schulmeister Laser Focus World, April 2012, page 43-48 |
| 2011 | Review of thresholds and recommendations for revised exposure limits for laser and optical radiation for thermally induced retinal injury Schulmeister K, Stuck BE, Lund DJ, Sliney DH Health Physics. 100(2):210-220, February 2011 |
| 2011 | Manifestations of the Strong Non-Linearity of Thermal Injury Karl Schulmeister, Mathieu Jean ILSC 2011 Paper 901, p. 201-204 |
| 2011 | Modelling of laser induced injury of the cornea Karl Schulmeister, Mathieu Jean ILSC 2011 Paper 903, p. 214-217 |
| 2011 | The widely varying risk from Class 3R laser products in light of the revision of IEC 60825-1 Karl Schulmeister ILSC 2011 Paper 103, p.72-75 |
| 2011 | Expected changes for the retinal thermal exposure limits for broadband incoherent radiation of IEC 62471 and ICNIRP Karl Schulmeister ILSC 2011 Paper 1203, p. 255-259 |
| 2011 | Revision der ICNIRP-Guidelines zu inkohärenter Breitband- und Laserstrahlung Karl Schulmeister Tagungsbericht der Nichtionisierende Strahlung in Arbeit und Umwelt, 2011, Seiten 21-45 |
| 2011 | Vereinfachte Beurteilung einer möglichen Überschreitung der Grenzwerte für optische Breitbandstrahlung auf Basis des Blendungs-eindruckes und der Oberflächentemperatur Marko Weber, Karl Schulmeister, Emmerich Kitz und Helmut Brusl Tagungsbericht der Nichtionisierende Strahlung in Arbeit und Umwelt, 2011, Seiten 444-460 |
| 2011 | Gefährdungsermittlung bei Beleuchtung: LUX-Grenzwerte für UV- und sichtbare Strahlung Karl Schulmeister, Marko Weber, Emmerich Kitz und Helmut Brusl Tagungsbericht der Nichtionisierende Strahlung in Arbeit und Umwelt, 2011, Seiten 551-572 |
| 2011 | Hilfestellungen zur Umsetzung der Richtlinie für künstliche optische Strahlung durch die AUVA Emmerich Kitz, Helmut Brusl, Marko Weber und Karl Schulmeister Tagungsbericht der Nichtionisierende Strahlung in Arbeit und Umwelt, 2011, Seiten 429-432 |
| 2010 | The risk of retinal injury from Class 2 and visible Class 3R lasers, including medical laser aiming beams Karl Schulmeister, Mathieu Jean Medical Laser Application 25 (2010), pp. 99-110 |
| 2010 | Present and alternative dosimetry concept for laser exposure limits Karl Schulmeister Medical Laser Applications 25 (2010), pp. 111-117 |
| 2010 | Die internationale Lampensicherheitsnorm Karl Schulmeister Strahlenschutz aktuell 2010, s 28 - 36 |
| 2009 | Influence of magnifiers on ocular exposure levels Georg Vees, Reinhard Gilber and Karl Schulmeister ILSC 2009 Proceedings, p 129 – 138 |
| 2009 | Damage thresholds for irregularly pulsed exposure of the retina Karl Schulmeister and Johannes Husinsky ILSC 2009 Proceedings, p 88 – 92 |
| 2009 | Damage thresholds for scanned exposure of the retina Karl Schulmeister, Bernhard Seiser, Johannes Husinsky, Mathieu Jean, Beate Fekete, Letizia Farmer ILSC 2009 Proceedings, p79 - 83 |
| 2008 | Ex-vivo and computer model study on retinal thermal laser induced damage in the visible wavelength range K Schulmeister, J Husinsky, B Seiser, F Edthofer, B Fekete, L Farmer, D J Lund Journal Biomedical Optics 13, 054038 (2008) |
| 2008 | Review of exposure limits and experimental data for corneal and lenticular damage from short pulsed UV and IR laser radiation Karl Schulmeister, David H. Sliney, John Mellerio, David J. Lund, Bruce E. Stuck , Joseph A. Zuclich Journal Laser Applications, Vol 20 (2008) p 98 – 105 |
| 2008 | Retinal thermal laser damage thresholds for different beam profiles and scanned exposure Karl Schulmeister, Reinhard Gilber, Bernhard Seiser, Florian Edthofer, Johannes Husinsky, Beate Fekete and Letizia Farmer Ophthalmic Technologies XVIII, Proc. Of SPIE Volume 6844, Paper 68441L, Pages 68441L-1 to 68441L-12 (2008) |
| 2007 | Proposed changes for the retinal thermal MPE Karl Schulmeister, Bruce Stuck, David J Lund and David H Sliney ILSC 2007 Proceedings, p 121 - 127 |
| 2007 | Variation of Laser-induced retinal injury thresholds with retinal irradiated area: 0.1 s duration, 514 nm exposures David J. Lund, Peter Edsall, Bruce E Stuck and Karl Schulmeister Journal Biomedical Optics 12, 024023 (2007) |
| 2006 | Comparison of different beam diameter definitions to characterize thermal damage of the eye Karl Schulmeister, Reinhard Gilber, Florian Edthofer, Bernhard Seiser, and Georg Vees SPIE 6101 Proceedings “Laser Beam Control and Applications”, 61011A (2006) |
| 2006 | Ex-plant retinal laser induced threshold studies in the millisecond time regime Karl Schulmeister, Johannes Husinsky, Florian Edthofer, Bernhard Seiser and Helga Tuschl and David J. Lund SPIE 6084, 60841E (2006) |
| 2005 | ‚The Apparent Source’ – A Multiple Misnomer Karl Schulmeister ILSC 2005, p. 91-98 |
| 2005 | Principles for consistent application of the IEC laser product safety standard based on legal requirements Karl Schulmeister Georg Vees ILSC 2005, p 111-120 |
| 2005 | Modelling of the laser spot size dependence of retinal thermal damage Karl Schulmeister, Bernhard Seiser, Florian Edthofer and David J. Lund ILSC 2005, p 48 – 57 |
| 2005 | The dependence of the apparent source on exposure position Karl Schulmeister SPIE 2005, p 401 - 410. |
| 2005 | Criteria for the determination of the ‘thermal’ retinal spot diameter Karl Schulmeister, Bernhard Seiser, Florian Edthofer, Ulfried Grabner, Georg Vees SPIE 2005, p 458 - 468. |
| 2005 | Laser-induced retinal injury thresholds: Variation with retinal irradiated area David J. Lund, Karl Schulmeister, Bernhard Seiser, Florian Edthofer SPIE Proceedings Vol 5688B, Laser and Noncoherent Light Ocular Effects: Epidemiology, Prevention, and Treatment, San Jose 2005, Ed. B. E. Stuck and M. B. Belkin, 469 - 478. |
| 2004 | Beam propagation model for the hazard evaluation of Gaussian laser beams Karl Schulmeister, Sandra Althaus, Ulfried Grabner, Georg Vees NIR 2004, p 793 – 802 |
| 2004 | Generelles Konzept zur Gefährdungsbeurteilung und zur Bestimmung der scheinbaren Quelle bei Laser und optischer Strahlung Karl Schulmeister, Sandra Althaus, Ulfried Grabner, Georg Vees NIR 2004, p 783 – 792 |
| 2004 | Potentielle Gefährdung der Augen und Haut durch Infrarotwärmekabinen Karl Schulmeister, Marko Weber NIR 2004 Proceedings p 763 – 774 |
| 2004 | Klasse 1 bei Lasergeräten – nett, aber nicht notwendig Georg Vees, Karl Schulmeister NIR 2004, p 659 – 666 |
| 2003 | Beam Propagation Hazard Calculations for Telescopic Viewing of Laser Beams Ulfried Grabner, Georg Vees and Karl Schulmeister ILSC 2003, p 116-125 |
| 2003 | Concepts of Probabilistic Risk Analysis and Applicability for “Day-to-Day” Laser Safety Evaluations Karl Schulmeister, Georg Vees, David Sliney ILSC 2003 Proceedings, p 111-115 |
| 2003 | Second Order PRA Model for Ocular Laser Damage Karl Schulmeister, Herbert Hödlmoser, John Mellerio and David H. Sliney ILSC 2003 Proceedings, p 229-237 |
| 2003 | Hazard Assessment of LEDs by different Safety Standards Marko Weber, Ulfried Grabner, Karl Schulmeister, CIE Conference 2003, Proceedings D6-36 to D6-37 |
| 2002 | A Probabilistic Risk Analysis Model for Receiving Laser Eye Injury from Space Based Lasers Karl Schulmeister, Gerald Sonneck, Frank Rattay, Herbert Hödlmoser, David Sliney, John Mellerio, Alain Culoma, Christian Preyssl ESA SP-486 Proceedings, 2002, p. 109 – 113 |
| 2001 | Monte Carlo Simulation of the Probability of Hazardous Human Exposure from Space Based Lasers K. Schulmeister, G. Sonneck, H. Hödlmoser, F. Rattay, J. Mellerio and D. Sliney ILSC 2001, Technical Digest, p. 96-100 |
| 2001 | Optical Properties of Binoculars and Telescopes Relevant to Laser Safety Karl Schulmeister, Herbert Hödlmoser, Helmut Schön and Volker Stübler ILSC 2001 Proceedings, p. 81-84 |
| 2001 | Implications of using ED-50 and Probit analysis in comparing retinal injury threshold data D. H. Sliney, J. Mellerio, and K. Schulmeister, SPIE Vol. 4246 Proceedings, 2001 |
| 2001 | Concepts in dosimetry related to laser safety and optical radiation hazard evaluation K. Schulmeister SPIE Vol. 4246, 2001, Ed. B. E. Stuck and M. B. Belkin. |
| 2001 | Modeling of uncertainty associated with dose–response curves as applied for probabilistic risk assessment in laser safety K. Schulmeister, G. Sonneck, H. Hödlmoser, F. Rattay, J. Mellerio and D. Sliney SPIE Vol. 4246, Proceedings 2001 |
| 2001 | Concepts in dosimetry related to laser safety and optical radiation hazard evaluation K. Schulmeister SPIE Vol. 4246, 2001, Ed. B. E. Stuck and M. B. Belkin. |
| 1999 | Die Neu-Ausgabe der internationalen Lasersicherheitsnorm IEC 60825-1 und die Änderungen der ICNIRP Grenzwerte Karl Schulmeister Fachverband für Strahlenschutz 31. Jahrestagung NIR 99, Seiten 401-420 |
| 1999 | Interactive Multimedia Programming Allows Laser Safety Training to Be Adapted to User’s Specific Needs Karl Schulmeister, Darrell Seeley, Harald Bauer, Peter Koger ILSC 1999 Proceedings, p 414-419 |
| 1999 | Measurement of Optical Radiation to Assess the Blue Light Hazard Karl Schulmeister, Martina Schwaiger, Georg Vees, Christian Schmitzer ILSC 1999 Proceedings, p 266 - 273 |
| 1997 | Hazardous UV and Blue-Light Emissions of CO2 Laser Beam Welding Karl Schulmeister, Christian Schmitzer, Klaus Duftschmid, Gerhard Liedl, Kurt Schröder, Helmut Brusl and Norbert Winker ILSC 1997 Proceedings, p 229 - 232 |
Exposure Limits for Broadband Optical Radiation
Title and link directly to the video:
Exposure Limits for Broadband Optical Radiation
info:
Speaker: Dr. Karl Schulmeister
Event: ICNIRP NIR workshop, Edinburgh
Date: 10 May 2012
Duration: 28 min
Content:
Dr. Karl Schulmeister discusses the changes to the broadband radiation limit for thermal retinal damage, as well as their bio-physical background; these also apply in the same way to the new (2013) laser limits.
The presentation was part of an ICNIRP training session, at which current developments in the field of non-ionizing radiation were presented by ICNIRP experts. In the following presentation, Bruce Stuck presents further changes to the laser limits.
Colleague DiPi. -Ing. Gernot Schmid from the EMF group spoke about exposure in the workplace.
Link to all videos: http://www.icnirp.org/en/workshops/article/workshop-nir2012.html
Laser safety in industry and research
We are pleased to make the following tutorial videos on laser safety available. The videos were taken from an interactive training CD (“LIMITS”) developed in 2009, which we no longer sell. For credits and acknowledgements, see CD cover.
Please make sure to consider:
Watching videos cannot replace personal laser safety training of users; some of the content is no longer up to date (such as EN 207 and EN 208); the videos present general principles and safety measures — national occupational safety and health legislation and required safety measures might well be different.
Lasersicherheit in Industrie und Technik
Wir freuen uns, die folgenden Videos zum Thema Lasersicherheit zur Verfügung zu stellen. Die Videos sind einer interaktiven Trainings-CD („LIMITS“) aus dem Jahr 2009 entnommen, deren Vertrieb wir eingestellt haben. Für Information zu mitwirkenden Organisationen und Danksagungen sehen Sie bitte die CD-info.
Bitte berücksichtigen Sie:
Die Videos können eine persönliche Unterweisung zum Arbeitsschutz nicht ersetzen; Teile des Informationsmaterials sind nicht mehr aktuell (z.B. Version der EN 207 und EN 208); es werden allgemeine Prinzipien und Maßnahmen angeführt – nationale Vorschriften und notwendige Schutzmaßnahmen können sich davon unterscheiden.
Lasersicherheit in der Medizin
Wir freuen uns, die folgenden Videos zum Thema Lasersicherheit zur Verfügung zu stellen. Die Videos sind einer interaktiven Trainings-CD („LIMITS“) aus dem Jahr 2009 entnommen, deren Vertrieb wir eingestellt haben. Für Information zu mitwirkenden Organisationen und Danksagungen sehen Sie bitte die CD-info.
Bitte berücksichtigen Sie:
Die Videos können eine persönliche Unterweisung zum Arbeitsschutz nicht ersetzen; Teile des Informationsmaterials sind nicht mehr aktuell (z.B. Version der EN 207 und EN 208); es werden allgemeine Prinzipien und Maßnahmen angeführt – nationale Vorschriften und notwendige Schutzmaßnahmen können sich davon unterscheiden.
Laser, LED & Lamp Safety
Scope of Accreditation
Accreditation by “Accreditation Austria” based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Calibration Laboratory ID number 612
Accredited Calibration Quantities
| English | German |
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| Spectral irradiance, calibration of spectroradiometers | Spektrale Bestrahlungsstärke, Kalibrierung von Spektroradiometern |
| Spectral irradiance, calibration of sources of optical radiation | Spektrale Bestrahlungsstärke, Kalibrierung von Quellen optischer Strahlung |
| Correction factor for integrating radiometers (relative irradiance) | Korrekturfaktor für die integrale Detektorempfindlichkeit (relative Bestrahlungsstärke) |
Testing Laboratory ID number 312
Accredited Standards
Test Reports for standards in bold font can be issued and certified in the IECEE CB Scheme.
International/ANSI/CFR | German translation/European standard | ||
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| IEC 60825-1:2014 | Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements | EN 60825-1+EN 60825-1/A11:2021 (DIN EN 60825-1:2022) | Sicherheit von Laser-Einrichtungen - Teil 1: Klassifizierung von Anlagen und Anforderungen |
| EN 50689:2021 | Safety of laser products - Particular Requirements for Consumer Laser Products | DIN EN 50689:2022 | Sicherheit von Laserprodukten – Besondere Anforderungen an Verbraucher-Laser-Produkte |
| ANSI Z136.1-2022 | American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers | ||
| 21 CFR 1040.10 | Performance standards for light-emitting products - Sec. 1040.10 Laser Products | ||
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| IEC 62471:2006 | Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems | DIN EN 62471:2009 | Photobiologische Sicherheit von Lampen und Lampensystemen (IEC 62471:2006, modifiziert) |
| IEC 62471-5:2015 | Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems - Part 5: Image projectors | DIN EN 62471-5:2017 | Photobiologische Sicherheit von Lampen und Lampensystemen - Teil 5: Photobiologische Sicherheit von Lampensystemen für Bildprojektoren |
| IEC 62471-6:2022 | Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems - Part 6: Ultraviolet lamp products | DIN EN IEC 62471-6:2024 | Photobiologische Sicherheit von Lampen und Lampensystemen - Teil 6: Produkte mit ultravioletter Strahlung |
| IEC 62471-7:2023 | Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems - Part 7: Light sources and luminaires primarily emitting visible radiation | DIN EN IEC 62471-7:2024 | Photobiologische Sicherheit von Lampen und Lampensystemen - Teil 7: Lichtquellen und Leuchten, die hauptsächlich sichtbare Strahlung aussenden |
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| ISO 15004-2:2024 | Ophthalmic instruments — Fundamental requirements and test methods - Part 2: Light hazard protection | DIN EN ISO 15004-2:2025 | Ophthalmische Instrumente - Grundlegende Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren - Teil 2: Schutz gegen Gefährdung durch Licht |
| ISO 10939:2007*) | Ophthalmic instruments - Slit-lamp microscopes | DIN EN ISO 10939:2007 | Ophthalmische Instrumente - Spaltleuchten |
| ANSI Z80.36-2021 | Light Hazard Protection for Ophthalmic Instruments | ||
| ANSI Z80.37-2017*) | American National Standard for Ophthalmics - Slit-Lamp Microscopes | ||
| ANSI Z80.38-2017 | American National Standard for Ophthalmics - Light Hazard from Operation Microscopes used in Ocular Surgery | ||
| ISO 10936-2:2010 | Optics and photonics — Operation microscopes — Part 2: Light hazard from operation microscopes used in ocular surgery | There is no equivalent EN standard | |
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| 21 CFR 201.327 (j)(3) | Over-the-counter sunscreen drug products; required labeling based on effectiveness testing. | ||
| 21 CFR 352.71 | Light source (solar simulator) | ||
| OTC Monograph M020 | Sunscreen Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use | ||
| AS/NZS 2604 with AMD1 | Sunscreen products - Evaluation and classification | ||
| ISO 23675:2024 | Cosmetics — Sun protection test methods — In vitro determination of sun protection factor (SPF) | DIN EN ISO 23675:2025 | Kosmetische Mittel - Untersuchungsverfahren für Sonnenschutzmittel - In-vitro - Bestimmung des Sonnenschutzfaktors (SSF) |
| ISO 23698:2024 | Cosmetics - Measurement of the sunscreen efficacy by diffuse reflectance spectroscopy | DIN EN ISO 24442:2022 | Kosmetische Mittel - Messung der Sonnenschutzwirkung mittels Diffusreflexionsspektroskopie |
| ISO 24442:2022 | Cosmetics - Sun protection test methods - In vivo determination of sunscreen UVA protection | DIN EN ISO 24442:2022 | Kosmetische Mittel - Untersuchungsverfahren für Sonnenschutzmittel - In-vivo-Bestimmung des UVA-Sonnenschutzes |
| ISO 24443:2021 (corr 2022) | Cosmetics - Determination of sunscreen UVA photoprotection in vitro | DIN EN ISO 24443:2022 | Kosmetische Mittel - In-vitro-Bestimmung des UVA-Schutzes von Sonnenschutzmitteln |
| ISO 24444:2022 (incl. AMD1:2022) | Cosmetics - Sun protection test methods - In vivo determination of the sun protection factor (SPF) | DIN EN ISO 24444:2022 (inkl A1:2022) | Kosmetische Mittel - Untersuchungsverfahren für Sonnenschutzmittel - In-vivo-Bestimmung des Sonnenschutzfaktors (SSF) |
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| IEC 60335-2-27:2024 | Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-27: Particular requirements for appliances for skin exposure to optical radiation | DIN EN 60335-2-27:2025 | Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke, Teil 2-27: Besondere Anforderungen für Hautbestrahlungsgeräte mit optischer Strahlung |
| IEC 60335-2-53:2021 (incl. A2:2021) | Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety, Part 2-53: Particular requirements for sauna heating appliances and infrared cabins | DIN EN 60335-2-53 (inkl. A11:2023) | Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-53: Besondere Anforderungen für Saunaheizgeräte und Infrarot-Kabinen |
| IEC 61010-1:2016 (incl. A1:2016) | Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 1: General requirements | DIN EN 61010-1:2020 (inkl. A1:2019) | Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Laborgeräte, Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen |
| IEC 60601-2-41:2021 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-41: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of surgical luminaires and luminaires for diagnosis | DIN EN IEC 60601-2-41:2023 | Medizinische elektrische Geräte – Teil 2-41: Besondere Festlegungen für die grundlegende Sicherheit und die wesentlichen Leistungsmerkmale von Operationsleuchten und Untersuchungsleuchten |
| IEC 60601-2-57:2023 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-57: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of non-laser light source equipment intended for therapeutic, diagnostic, monitoring, cosmetic and aesthetic use | EN IEC 60601-2-57:2026 + A11:2026 | The German translation is pending |
| IEC 60601-2-83:2022 (incl. A1:2022) | Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-83: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of home light therapy equipment | DIN EN IEC 60601-2-83:2026 (DIN EN IEC 60601-2-83:2020 + A11:2021+ A1:2025) | Medizinische elektrische Geräte, Teil 2-83: Besondere Festlegung für die Sicherheit einschließlich der wesentlichen Leistungsmerkmale von Heim-Lichttherapiegeräten |
| IEC 62368-1:2023 | Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements | DIN EN IEC 62368-1:2025 (incl. A11:2024) | Einrichtungen für Audio/Video, Informations- und Kommunikationstechnik - Teil 1: Sicherheitsanforderungen |
Laser, LED & Lamp Safety
About us
The laser, LED and lamp safety department was established in 1994. Soon afterwards we could achieve accreditation as test house. Our team currently consists of seven specialists in the field of laser safety as well as LED and lamp safety. All team members have a university degree, three have a PhD.
Our high level of expertise is demonstrated by over 100 publications, many of them are available in the download section. Our senior consultant, Dr. Karl Schulmeister (download CV) is co-author of the reference handbook “Laser Safety” and has made major contributions to the development of the following standards and guidelines:
- Laser-safety standard IEC 60825-1 (in Europe: EN 60825-1); for Edition 3 as IEC Project Leader
- Amendment A11 to EN 60825-1: CENELEC Project Leader
- Safety standard for lamps and lamp systems IEC 62471 (CIE S009, EN 62471) and image projectors (IEC 62471-5)
- ICNIRP laser exposure limits, ICNIRP limits for broadband radiation
The results of our research projects have contributed considerably to the development of today’s test procedures of the IEC 60825-1 (for example classification relative to reference points or at the most restrictive position, abolishment of Condition 2, determination of alpha for complex apparent source patterns), as well as to the improvement of the international safety limits for lasers as well as LEDs and lamps (for instance time dependent alpha-max, simplified rules for pulsed exposures). Our continuing investment in research and development has resulted in specially developed source characterisation tools and measurement procedures, for instance to determine the most restrictive position and apparent source. Our measurement equipment complies with the highest standards, for instance our double monochromator spectrometers were approved by Cosmetics Europe (previously known as COLIPA) for solar simulator testing.
Through intensive standardisation and research work, we have acquired well-founded background knowledge on relevant safety standards, safety exposure limits, and damage thresholds. We have made this effort so that our customers can rely on precise measurements and correct analyses, even for complex product emissions.
Contact
Laser, LED & Lamp Safety
T: +43 50550-2882
F: +43 50550-3033
E: laser-led-lamp-safety(at)s-l.at
