Laser focus on illegal imports

Illegal laser pointers that are being imported into the country due to incorrect product labelling is an issue being pinpointed to Australia’s Freight and Trade Alliance this month by ARPANSA scientist Dr Chris Brzozek.  

New guidance on safety of cosmetic laser and IPL

ARPANSA’s Dr Ken Karipidis chaired a committee of the International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) to develop a statement on exposure to non-ionising radiation for cosmetic purposes.

Canadian survey of eye injuries from handheld lasers

Navigating radiation regulation

How is radiation regulated in Australia? It’s a common question, and unfortunately the answer isn’t as straightforward as it could be.

Advice for providers: Lasers, IPL devices and LED phototherapy for cosmetic treatments and beauty therapy

Advice for consumers: Lasers, IPL devices and LED phototherapy for cosmetic treatments and beauty therapy

Lasers, IPL sources and LED phototherapy in the cosmetic and beauty therapy industry

Lasers, intense pulsed light (IPL) sources and light-emitting diode (LED) phototherapy in the cosmetic and beauty therapy industry for providers and consumers.

Laser hazards and safety

Lasers can cause damage to the eyes. Do not point a laser at a person's face or eyes.

Lasers

The eyes and skin are the organs primarily at risk from exposure to laser light.

Cosmetic and beauty IPL/lasers Regulatory Impact Statement

Analysis of Public Submissions - Consultation Regulatory Impact Statement in the use of Intense Pulsed Light (IPLs) Sources and Lasers for Cosmetic or Beauty Therapy was published on 17 March 2017.

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