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FDA Proposes Changes to Laser Standard

The Food and Drug Administration is proposing amendments to its performance standard for laser products. FDA said the changes would harmonize its requirements with the International Electrotechnical Commission’s standards for laser products and medical laser products. It would also “reduce…

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the economic burden on affected manufacturers,” and better protect public health, FDA said. Any final rule implementing the changes would not be effective until at least two years after publication, FDA said. Comments on FDA’s proposal are due by Sept. 23.