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Protective Eyewear - Visibility of Emission Indicator (Laser Notice 4) November 1975

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Protective Eyewear - Visibility of Emission Indicator (Laser Notice 4)

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Center for Devices and Radiological Health

FDA Advisory Opinion: Section 1040.10(f)(5)(iv) of the Federal performance standard for laser products states that, "Any visible signal required by paragraphs (f)(5)(i) or (ii) of this section shall be clearly visible through protective eyewear designed specifically for the wavelength(s) of the emitted laser radiation."

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