Article 1Definitions

For the purpose of this Decision:

  1. (1)

    ‘consumer laser product’ means any product or assembly of components that:

    1. (a)

      is intended for consumers, or likely to be used by consumers under reasonably foreseeable conditions even if not intended for them; and

    2. (b)

      constitutes or incorporates a laser or laser system and during operation permits access to laser radiation;

  2. (2)

    ‘child appealing consumer laser product’ means a consumer laser product that:

    1. (a)

      resembles, by virtue of its form or design, anything that is commonly recognized as being appealing to, or intended for use by, children; or

    2. (b)

      has any other feature or characteristic, not necessary for the function of the product, that is likely to be appealing to children;

  3. (3)

    ‘damage to the eyes or the skin’ means any effect of laser radiation detrimental to the structure or function of the eyes or the skin, whether reversible or irreversible.