As of June 1st, 2019 the Swiss Federal Government has passed new federal legislation, the Ordinance to the Federal Act on Protection Against Hazards Arising from Non-Ionising Radiation and Sound (O-NIRSA). 

The Ordinance aims to abolish class 1M laser and above technology from most aspects of Swiss life, including laser displays at public events and handheld laser pointers (child toys, pet toys etc.). The intention is to ensure the misuse of lasers does not affect the safety of the public and groups responsible for public safety, such as the police or pilots. 

As a result, when the Ordinance comes into effect, the import, transit, supply and possession of any products containing class 1M laser and above in Switzerland will be prohibited, although a grace period of two years is offered to people in possession of such products.  

Logitech’s line of presenters is designed for use in an indoors environment and can be considered safe when used to purpose. Logitech therefore finds the inclusion of its laser presenters in the Ordinance regrettable. However, we respect the objective and decision taken by the Swiss authorities and are taking what action we can to ensure our Swiss consumers can continue to benefit from the great product experiences they have had to date. With that in mind, we would like to work with you to ensure the Ordinance has a minimal impact on our consumers, who selected their Logitech products for a great experience.

This Swiss federal legislation affects the following Logitech laser presentation devices:

• 2.4 GHz Cordless Presenter
• Wireless Presenter R400
• R500 Laser Presentation Remote
• Professional Presenter R700
• Professional Presenter R800

What does this mean for Logitech laser presentation devices:

• As of June 1st, 2019:
  • Logitech will stop selling our laser presentation devices with class 1M laser and above in Switzerland.
  • Shops, retailers and distributors will stop selling Logitech laser presentation devices with class 1M laser and above in Switzerland.
  • Travel to Switzerland with a Logitech laser presentation device with a class 1M laser and above is prohibited.
  • Use of a Logitech laser presentation device with a class 1M laser and above in Switzerland is prohibited.
  • If you live in Switzerland and prior to June 1st, 2019 you already owned a Logitech laser presentation device with a class 1M laser and above, you may continue to use it for up to two years. 

It’s worth bearing in mind that Logitech recently reinvented the the presenter category with our Spotlight presenter, a presenter that enables you to highlight, magnify or focus on details in your presentation with a non-laser, digital beam. This provides all the benefits of a presenter without the laser technology. Spotlight gives you advantages, such as:

• Highlight and magnify on screen 
• Mouse-like cursor control 
• Smart time management 
• Versatile connectivity (Bluetooth or USB) and compatibility 
• Quick recharging and 30-meter range

You can find more details around Spotlight here.

How do I know if my Logitech laser presentation device uses a class 1M laser or above?

• All Logitech laser presentation devices have a yellow label on the underside of the presentation device. The yellow label will show which class laser is used. Here is an example of these labels:

• Please check all the available FAQs on our support pages, as they may help you resolve the issue.
  • 2.4 GHz Cordless Presenter
  • Wireless Presenter R400
  • R500 Laser Presentation Remote
  • Professional Presenter R700
  • Professional Presenter R800
• If you still experience issues, please contact Customer Care via our support site.