Application for a licence to use a powerful laser, powerful laser pointer or IPL device

Application process

Importer or owner of a powerful laser, powerful laser pointer or IPL device applies for a licence to use it.

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The following are among the requirements for authorisation to use a powerful laser, powerful laser pointer or IPL device:

• designation of a guarantor (ábyrgðarmaður) with the appropriate knowledge of the equipment and relevant safety requirements/protocols

• payment for the application should be received by the Icelandic Radiation Safety Authority before the application can be processed

Application

To complete an application, you must have available information about:

• name, ID number, address and e-mail address of owner

• the applicant if other than the owner,

• information about the laser or IPL device: type and make, colour, power and classification,

• a description of the intended use,

• an explanation as to why a laser of class 2 could not be used instead,

• a description of the equipment used to explain, distribute and in other ways affect the beam,

• information about the designated administrator of use (leyfishafi): name, ID number (kennitala), telephone number and e-mail address.

Processing time for application

It may be expected that a licence will be issued within two weeks of receiving all necessary documentation.

Additional documents often need to be called for, and this is done by e-mail to the party sending the application.

Geislavarnir ríkisins does not guarantee the processing of applications if the application and satisfactory application materials have not been received by the institution at least 2 working days prior to the event the application refers to.