What Safety Gate found
Authorities in Germany identified that Nadalan laser safety glasses fail to provide the claimed protection against laser radiation. Testing indicates the product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation, posing a risk of retinal damage and vision impairment to the user.
Why this matters
Laser safety glasses are a vital final layer of protection when operating laser machines, particularly during maintenance or alignment procedures where guards might be bypassed. If eyewear does not filter specific laser wavelengths as claimed, users may unknowingly suffer severe eye damage.
What buyers should check
Always verify that laser protective eyewear is CE marked and accompanied by a Declaration of Conformity. Ensure the glasses are rated for the specific wavelength and optical density (OD) of the laser source in your machine.
Official source
Reference: A12/01562/21. View on EU Safety Gate
European Commission Safety Gate
Alert A12/01562/21. Open the Commission record to inspect the source information directly.
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