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FDA/CDRH Variance

Lasers are regulated and governed by the CDRH. The CDRH is a department of the Food and Drug Administration. The reasons that lasers are regulated are because of misuses of lasers in the past. Lasers in all their beauty can be dangerous to human tissue, primarily the optical tissue, if misused. Lasers below 5mW do not require a variance. There are however safety rules regarding height and operation. Any laser with an output over 5mW requires a variance.

Unfortunately the Variance is one of the most misrepresented documents to date. The variance has been described, defined, and made mystical or unattainable by many people who would either cause to mislead or divert sales of lasers to more common forms of illumination.

The fact of the matter is a variance is simple a registration processes. A variance is not a permit or license. There is no test to take merely forms to fill out and a 6-8 week average wait period due to back log. You cannot be denied a variance unless you have been cited for a previous laser related violation. The variance is a paper trail that enables our government to keep track of, inspect, or fine those that are in violation of the safety guidelines.

Some laser companies make you pay for the filing of your variance.
This fee is either packed into the cost of their projector or sold as a
separate cost of doing business. This fee can range from
$500.00 to $2,000.00 depending on the company.

Mobolazer makes this process easy and free with the purchas of a Mobolazer Projector. Because Mobolazer has an expansive representation and dealer network whose main attention is to sell you a laser the first goal is to obtain a variance for you. Our representatives and or dealer will complete the required forms so they are ready for your signature. Once you have signed the documents all you have to do is submit the paperwork to the CDRH. It is just that simple. Every step of the way our team of professionals will assist you in obtaining your variance.

Once you receive your Variance, Mobolazer or a variance holding dealer will deliver the laser to you. Upon delivery our area representative or dealer will train you completely in laser safety and turn over the remote interlock key.

To Recap the facts:
A Variance is:
- Required above 5mW
- Not a License or permit
- Easily Obtainable
- Free

For more information please call 888-555-5555 (6626)