here is the last update i just got and also called and confermed
Thank you for your email inquiry of April 5h 2012, regarding regulatory requirements for laser products sold in Canada.
Health Canada’s Consumer and Clinical Radiation Protection Bureau (CCRPB) is responsible for the regulation of radiation emitting devices that are sold, leased or imported into Canada under the Radiation Emitting Devices (RED) Act and companion regulations. All radiation emitting devices, including laser devices, must meet the general provisions, Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the RED Act respecting prohibition, deception and notification. A laser product that is modified and sold is also subject to the RED Act.
Although, for the time being, there are no specific RED Regulations for laser devices. Please be advised that a hand-held laser product intended to be sold to individuals could be stopped at Canada Customs should the device emit more than 5 mW of optical power or if it is classified as a Class 3B or 4 laser product according to IEC-60825-1 or FDA 21CFR1040.10 standards. The device may be seized by Health Canada and detained for such time as is necessary to ascertain whether the device complies with the general provisions of the RED Act. In a case where non-compliance is identified, appropriate actions will be taken under the RED Act.
Please note that CCRPB cannot provide a pre-market assessment (i.e. testing) or certification of compliance for your product. Under the RED Act, it is incumbent upon the manufacturer, importer or distributor to ensure that their product complies with the applicable requirements prior to sale, lease, distribution or importation into Canada. This may be done either in-house or by a third party. It is recommended that you retain a copy of all relevant regulatory compliance evaluation documentation.
Some helpful links:
RED Act:
Radiation Emitting Devices Act
Health Canada advisory “Hand-Held Lasers or Laser Pointers May Cause Serious Vision Damage If Used Improperly”:
Hand-held lasers or laser pointers may cause serious vision damage if used improperly - Health Canada Advisory 2011-07-26
We hope that you find this information helpful
Consumer & Clinical Radiation Protection Bureau
Bureau de la protection contre les rayonnements des produits cliniques et de consommation
Health Canada / Santé Canada
Thanks,
people can import lasers into canada atlest in On my health canada office say's i'm clear to do so