A "laser pointer" is a small, hand-held laser device that emits laser radiation to indicate objects and locations.

From 1 June 2019, only class 1 laser pointers will be allowed for display purposes in Switzerland: it is forbidden to import, possess and use laser pointers of classes 1M, 2, 2M, 3R, 3B and 4, as well as unclassified or incorrectly labelled laser pointers (Articles 22 and 23 of the Ordinance to the Federal Law on Protection against Non-Ionising Radiation and Sound (NISRV)).

All CERN contributors must comply with these regulations. Failure to do so may result in criminal prosecution in Switzerland.

To avoid any incidents related to the use of laser pointers, their use is also restricted to class 1 equipment throughout the CERN site, including the French part.

Laser pointers must be disposed of as electronic waste after removing the batteries.

If you are in possession of a laser pointer of class 1M or higher, you can return it for proper disposal by placing it in one of the blue containers reserved for electronic equipment provided by the Storage, Recovery and Sales Service of the SCE department or return it directly to building 133.

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