Canadian restrictions on portable lasers (Official info release from Laserglow)

[Justin]

What about selling/importing laser kits?

Since this is outside of the scope of our business I haven't looked into this. I would suggest that you ask Health Canada directly, as this does seem to be in a grey area.

 

[RyanElectro]

What about selling/importing laser kits?

Well laser kits = laser components, it should be fine as long as they aren't labeled kits.

 

[billg519]

Thanks for all the research and info, Justin. You have certainly clarified the issue.

 

[ARG]

Since this is outside of the scope of our business I haven't looked into this. I would suggest that you ask Health Canada directly, as this does seem to be in a grey area.

Alright, thanks. I sent an email off to Health Canada, if I get a reply back I will post it here.

 

[Seoul_lasers]

Correct.
As a company you must follow the regulations,
However when it comes to teachers/instructors and hobbyists
this act doesn't partain to us.
I will ask. Pretty sure I know what the answer will n
be.

 

[InfinitusEquitas]

@Justin - In your research have you found how or if these new regulations relate to the use of handheld lasers in Canada?

Thank you for sharing this information with us.

 

[mikeox]

Thanks so much for your work and time into this. As a Canadian our laws change so much that it is good to know the true facts, with proof to back the claim not just speculation or hearsay! Once again thanks!! +1 rep

 

[ElectroMagneticFreak]

Is there any chance of a certification program for hobbyists I wonder? It would seem that preventing all of us from purchasing class 3B and 4 just because a minority of people may use them inappropriately is too much of a one size fits all approach. Its not like class IV lasers are being openly sold at walmart or Canadian Tire.

If firearms in Canada can be purchased after attaining a license received after someone is trained and certified on safety and handling why can this not be used for lasers as well. If someone can be trusted to own a firearm why the heck not a laser? So what if the government thinks theres no purpose for a handheld laser? I thought we lived in a free country where people could choose what things they feel they would like to own whether anyone thinks there's a purpose or not to have them! I really can't stand when the government tries to protect us from ourselves. If I want to go mountain climbing or do other risky things in life that don't harm others it should be my own choice!

Responsible people cannot be shut out of the picture just because of the possible bad behavior of a very small minority. If someone takes a course on laser safety and passes and then is registered in the system as an owner of a high powered laser shouldn't that be an acceptable management of risk? In addition this process of certification would weed out most people who are impulse buyers who would be more likely to use the laser in an unsafe manner. Sorry for the rant but this kind of thing really pisses me off!

Thanks for sharing this Justin as unpleasant as the news is.

 

[Sigurthr]

Justin, the question on my mind since this issue came up as been: "is LaserGlow in any danger of being significantly affected by these laws?". In other words, how badly does this cut LG's sales, does it promp a price restructuring, does it threaten operability, etc. I have long term plans to buy from you guys, heh, and I don't want anything to come in the way with them! I have no idea what your client base looks like, were canadian consumers a major part?

 

[BCGanja]

Man.. My 445nm is still being shiped, I hope it's not going to be seized

 

[Sevensixtwoby39]

My class 3b just came in the post office today. April fools?

 

[lasersbee]

@ Justine..

Thanks for enlightening the Canadian Laser Consumer...

What is the actual definition of a "Portable Laser" by Health
Canada pertaining to this new regulation/law ...:thinking:

Just above your linked "quote" of the Regulation is a definition
of "Consumer Product " that is a bit disturbing...

“consumer product”
« produit de consommation »

“consumer product” means a product, including its components,
parts or accessories, that may reasonably be expected to be
obtained by an individual to be used for non-commercial purposes,
including for domestic, recreational and sports purposes, and
includes its packaging.


Jerry

 

[Tech_Junkie]

What is the actual definition of a "Portable Laser" by Health
Canada pertaining to this new regulation/law ...:thinking:

From what I read it battery powered hand helds.

Sad news.

 

[lasersbee]

I think it may also depend on the actual wording
of the regulation...

Jerry

 

[Tech_Junkie]

There are no loopholes. The regulations are purposefully structured to be extremely conservative and broad in scope. We are not allowed to sell high-powered portable lasers to consumers in Canada. If you are not some kind of professional laser researcher or engineer using portable lasers for your work, you are a consumer.

Justin said there were no loop holes. If a company like Laserglow isnt going to sell handhelds in Canada anymore, I'm sure there are no ways around it.

Looks pretty cut and dry to me.

 

[AnthoT]

Justin said there were no loop holes. If a company like Laserglow isnt going to sell handhelds in Canada anymore, I'm sure there are no ways around it.

Looks pretty cut and dry to me.

Ya I agree its very clearly stated.
At least we can still build lasers


-Anthony