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Expiration Date: February 28, 2026

FORM FDA 3636 (04/23)

Guide for Preparing Annual Reports on Radiation 

Safety Testing of Laser and Laser Light Show Products

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 18 hours per 

response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and 

maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments 

regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to:

Department of Health and Human Services 

Food and Drug Administration 

Office of Chief Information Officer 

Paper Reduction Act (PRA) Staff 

PRAStaff@fda.hhs.gov

*Please do NOT send your completed document to this PRA Staff email address.*

An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection 

of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
This guidance was written prior to the February 27, 1997 implementation of FDA’s 

Good Guidance Practices, GGP’s. It does not create or confer rights for or on any person 

and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An alternative approach may be used if 

such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statute, regulations, or both. 

This guidance will be updated in the next revision to include the standard elements of GGP’s.

More industry guidance and assistance can be found at the FDA homepage, see: 

http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/.

Send your completed report to:

CENTER FOR DEVICES AND RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH 

DOCUMENT MAIL CENTER – WO66-G609 

ATTN: ELECTRONIC PRODUCT REPORTS 

10903 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE 

SILVER SPRING, MD 20993-0002

Questions about reporting and suggestions for changes to this guide may be sent to the above 

address or may be discussed by calling 1-800-638-2041.

FORM FDA 3636 (04/23)
Guide for Preparing 

Annual Reports on 

Radiation Safety Testing of 

Laser and Laser Light Show 

Products

June 1983 

(Revised September 1995)

For laser product manufacturers, this guide replaces FDA 82-8127

The reporting and recordkeeping requirements contained herein have been approved by the 

Office of Management and Budget in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 

(OMB Approval No. 0910-0025).

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 

Food and Drug Administration 

Center for Devices and Radiological Health 

Silver Spring, MD 20993

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FORM FDA 3636 (04/23)
Foreword

The Office of Compliance, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) developed this guide. This guide will 

assist manufacturers1 of electronic products which emit radiation in providing adequate reporting of radiation safety testing 

and compliance with federal performance standards. Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 1002 and 

1003 specify Reporting and Notification requirements2,3.

Reports submitted on radiation safety of electronic products must follow the appropriate guide (21 CFR 1002.7). If the 

report does not follow an applicable guide it must contain a sufficient justification for any deviations. The submitter of 

the report will receive an acknowledgment letter with the accession number we assign to the report. Please reference this 

accession number in the future when providing additional information about this model family in either a supplement or the 

annual report. If a report is incomplete or inadequate CDRH may reject it and return it for completion. CDRH will not 

enter a rejected report into our database. Also, a rejected report will not receive an accession number.

WE DO NOT APPROVE THESE REPORTS OR THE PRODUCTS BEING REPORTED. It is the manufacturer’s 

responsibility to certify that their products comply with all applicable standards (21 CFR 1010 - 1050), based on a testing 

program in accordance with good manufacturing practices. Prior to the shipment of products in interstate commerce 

21 CFR 1002 requires the manufacturer to submit the report and to comply with all applicable importation requirements 

(21 CFR 1005). If there are deficiencies, we may disapprove the firm’s quality control and testing program, determine 

that the product contains a radiation defect, or determine that the product fails to comply with a standard. We will notify 

the manufacturer if we make such a determination. CDRH may require the manufacturer to cease introduction into U.S. 

commerce until deficiencies are corrected, and to initiate a corrective action program (21 CFR 1003 - 1004) for products 

already introduced into commerce.

Please mail your reports to the address below (FDA can not process electronic submissions at this time). Provide the 

original report with appropriate signature(s) (no facsimiles, please). Provide extra copies only if this guide specifically 

requires them. Submit the report written in the English language. Translate any text that appears in a language other than 

English into English in a complete and accurate manner. Keep a copy of the completed reports in your records.

We are making our reporting guides and other regulatory information available on the Internet under 

http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/. No copyright exists for these guides. Reproduce these guides as needed. 

If you would like to comment on the reporting guides, web site, or future electronic submissions, you may direct the comments 

to the address below. If you need additional regulations for electronic products or medical devices, you should contact the 

Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance by telephone at 1-800-638-2041 or by facsimile at 

301-847-8149.

Sincerely yours,

Lillian J. Gill

Director

Office of Compliance

E-MAIL ADDRESS: dsmica@fda.hhs.gov

MAILING ADDRESS (see 21 CFR 1002.7 for further information):

CENTER FOR DEVICES AND RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH 

DOCUMENT MAIL CENTER – WO66-G609 

ATTN: ELECTRONIC PRODUCT REPORTS 

10903 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE 

SILVER SPRING, MD 20993-0002

1 Manufacturer (see 21) CFR § 1000.3(n)) means any person engaged in the business of manufacturing, assembling, or importing electronic products. 

2 Accidental Radiation Occurrences: 21 CFR 1002.20 requires manufacturers to immediately report accidental radiation occurrences (see 21 CFR 

1000.3(a) for the definition).

3 Notification: Title 21 CFR Part 1003 requires manufacturers to provide Notification of Defects or Failure to Comply. Send these notifications to the 

above address.

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FORM FDA 3636 (04/23)
NOTE

For laser and laser light show product manufacturers, this guide replaces the "Guide for the Filing of Annual Reports 

(21 CFR Subchapter J, Section 1002.11)," HHS Publication FDA 82-8127. Guides for preparing Annual Reports on 

other electronic products are available on request, as listed below. Call 1-800-638-2041, or write to:

Center for Devices and Radiological Health 

Document Mail Center - WO66-G609 

Attn: Electronic Product Reports 

10903 New Hampshire Avenue 

Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

Guides for Preparing Annual Reports on Radiation Safety Testing of:

 1. Television Receivers

 2. Cathode Ray Tubes

 3. Microwave Ovens

 4. Laser and Laser Light Show Products

 5. Mercury Vapor Lamps

 6. Sunlamps and Sunlamp Products

 7. Ultrasonic Therapy Products

 8. Dielectric and Induction Heaters

 9. Diagnostic X-Ray Systems and Major Components

 10. Cabinet X-Ray Systems

 11. Electronic Products (General)

- products intended to produce x radiation (accelerators, 

analytical devices, therapy x-ray machines)

- microwave diathermy machines

- cold-cathode discharge tubes

- vacuum switches and tubes operating at or above 15,000 

volts

REMINDER: ACCIDENTAL RADIATION OCCURRENCES

You are required by 21 CFR Subchapter J, Section 1002.20, to immediately report accidental radiation occurrences. 

Report to the Director, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, all accidental radiation occurrences reported or 

otherwise known to you and arising from the manufacture, testing, or use of any product you have introduced, or intend 

to introduce, into commerce.

FORM FDA 3636 (04/23)
TO: All Electronic Product Manufacturers Subject to Annual Reporting Requirements of 21 CFR 1002.11, Pursuant 

to the "Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), Chapter V, Subchapter C - Electronic Product Radiation 

Control."

SUBJECT: Filing of Annual Reports on Radiation Safety Testing

The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, Chapter V, Subchapter C - Electronic Product Radiation Control directs the 

Department of Health and Human Services to evaluate testing programs carried out by industry to assure the adequacy of 

safeguards against hazardous electronic product radiation and to assure that products comply with performance standards. 

This Act also requires that manufacturers of electronic products establish and maintain records and provide performance 

data on radiation safety and information on their testing programs.

In order to carry out its responsibilities under the FFDCA, the Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and 

Radiological Health (CDRH) has issued a series of regulations contained in Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations 

(CFR). Part 1002 of 21 CFR deals with records and reports. Section 1002.61 categorizes electronic products into Groups 

A through C. Section 1002.30 requires manufacturers of products in Groups B and C to establish and maintain certain 

records, while Section 1002.13 requires such manufacturers to submit an Annual Report summarizing the contents of the 

required records. Section 1002.7 requires that reports conform to reporting guides issued by CDRH unless an acceptable 

justification for an alternate format is provided.

SAVE THIS REPORTING GUIDE AND USE IT EACH YEAR. When a revision is issued, you will be sent a copy. 

You must submit your Annual Report by September 1 of each year unless you have received a letter of exemption from 

CDRH under 21 CFR 1002.50. You should duplicate the forms in this guide for inclusion in your report and retain a copy 

for your records. Proprietary information should be specifically and clearly marked. Information submitted in your report 

will be used to evaluate your testing program, identify safety problems, and make decisions on the level and type of 

monitoring programs to be conducted by FDA, such as product testing and factory inspections.

Upon receipt of your Annual Report, CDRH will send you an acknowledgment letter with an accession number you 

should reference whenever you submit additional information. You will receive further notification only if additional 

information or clarification is needed.

In addition, the Annual Report is the appropriate vehicle for identifying new models for which Supplemental Reports are 

not required. When new models of a laser product are introduced, if the models satisfy the criteria for an established 

reporting exemption or if the new models do not involve changes in radiation emission or performance requirements, 

then the manufacturer need not report the models prior to introduction into commerce. Rather, the manufacturer is only 

required to identify them in the Annual Report, or in quarterly updates to the Annual Report. Quarterly updates to Annual 

Reports should be clearly marked as such and be submitted prior to December 1, March 1, and/or June 1 when required, 

referencing the previous Annual Report. [See 21 CFR 1002.13(c).]

FORM FDA 3636 (04/23)
Send your completed report to:

Center for Devices and Radiological Health 

Document Mail Center - W066-G609 

Attn: Electronic Product Reports 

10903 New Hampshire Avenue 

Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

Questions about reporting and suggestions for changes to this guide may be sent to the above address or may be 

discussed by calling the Light Products Branch at 1-800-638-2041.

Ronald M. Johnson, Director 

Office of Compliance and Surveillance 

Center for Devices and Radiological Health

FORM FDA 3636 (04/23)
INSTRUCTIONS: Page 1

General

For ease in photocopying, all instructions are on the left-hand pages, while the corresponding forms are on the right-hand 

pages. You need only submit the completed forms and any additional information you have provided on separate sheets. 

On all separate sheets or attachments be sure to label each page with sequential lettering. Example: Page 3a, Page 3b, 

Page 3c.

The forms provide blanks to be filled in, boxes ( ) to be checked, and tables or graphs to be completed. They may be 

prepared with a computer, typewriter, or hand-printed in black ink.

Part 1. Identification of Manufacturer

Fill in the requested information and sign where indicated. Fill in the years in the reporting period. Example: The report 

due on September 1, 2011, should cover the reporting year July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011.

Part 2.Product Status

Check the statement that applies to your firm and take that indicated action.

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LASER PRODUCT/LASER LIGHT SHOW ANNUAL REPORT: Page 1

Part 1. Identification of Manufacturer Report Date: 

Company Name:

Address:

Corresponding Official signature:

Name & title:

Telephone: ( ) Email address:

Firm name & address, if different from above:

This Annual Report is submitted in accordance with 21 CFR 1002.13 for the period July 1, 20 

through June 30, 20 .

Part 2. Production Status

Products were manufactured during this period and the firm is still in business. If you check this, complete and 

mail this entire report.

( )

No products were manufactured during this period but the firm is still in business and expects to manufacture in the 

future. If you check this, complete Part 6 and mail pages 1 and 4.

( )

No products were manufactured during this period and the firm is now out of business. If you check this, complete 

Part 6 and mail pages 1 and 4.

( )

Products were manufactured during this period but the firm is now out of business. If you check this, complete and 

mail this entire report.

( )

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INSTRUCTIONS: Page 2

Part 3. Current Production Tabulation

Provide production data, using the forms or comparable tabulations. Complete Part 3.1 for all laser products. For laser 

light shows, also complete Part 3.2. If additional space is needed, use another copy of the form(s) or attach separate 

sheet(s) labeled Part 3.

3.1. All Laser Products

"Accession Number": For previously reported models, CDRH will have assigned this reference number and reported it to 

you. New Class I models that satisfy the exemption criteria given in the Laser Notices to Industry dated August 23, 1985, 

and August 9, 1988, should be listed under the initial product report for that family of products. Other models that satisfy 

the post-market reporting criteria in section 1002.13(c) should be listed under the model family report as well.

"Family Designation": A model family consists of more than one model essentially identical in application, design, and 

performance.

"Product Function": Indicate the primary application of each model, e.g.,cutting; trimming; welding; surgery; alignment; 

surveying.

"Class": Give the laser product class of each model listed.

"Production Status (Active)": If the model is currently being manufactured, place an "X" in this column.

"Production Status (Discontinued)": Provide discontinuation date (month and year) for any model that is no longer in 

production but was produced at some time during the reporting period.

"Production Status (Plant)": Codes may be used for each plant location if you provide the codes and complete address for 

each manufacturing location on a separate sheet, labeled Part 3.

3.2. Laser Light Shows

"Permanent or touring": Indicate type of use environment. For multiple performances at a fixed location, such as at a 

planetarium, indicate (permanent). For one or more performances at multiple locations, indicate (touring).

"Production Status (Number of Shows Performed)": Give separate figures for touring and permanent performances.

FORM FDA 3636 (04/23)
LASER PRODUCT/LASER LIGHT SHOW ANNUAL REPORT: Page 2

Part 3. Current Production Tabulation

3.1. All Laser Products

Accession 

Number

Family 

Designation

Selling Model 

Numbers

Product 

Function Class

Production 

Status 

Active

Production 

Status 

Discont. 

(mo/yr)

Production Status 

Plant

3.2. Laser Light Shows

Accession 

Number

Projector or Show 

Family Designation

Permanent 

or Touring Class

Lasing 

Media

Production 

Status 

No. Shows 

Performed

Production 

Status 

Discont. 

(mo/yr)

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INSTRUCTIONS: Page 3

Part 4. Procedures for Quality Control and Testing

You are required by 21 CFR 1002.30(a)(1) and (2) to maintain written procedures for quality control and testing. The 

procedures in use and those submitted in the Laser Product Reports should be reviewed and updated.

Compare your current procedures with those submitted in your Laser Product Reports. Check the appropriate answers 

and take any indicated action.

Part 5. Summary of Test Results

You are required by 21 CFR 1002.30(a)(2) to maintain results of quality control tests. For each product introduced into 

commerce, you should evaluate test results to be certain that the total program is adequate to assure radiation safety and 

compliance with the standard (21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11).

Complete Part 5 for all laser products and/or laser light shows. For each model or show produced, review your quality 

control records and indicate the number of units or shows that were tested for performance requirements, labels, and light 

show variance conditions, if applicable.

FORM FDA 3636 (04/23)
LASER PRODUCT/LASER LIGHT SHOW ANNUAL REPORT: Page 3

Part 4. Procedures for Quality Control and Testing

The written procedures for assessing and controlling radiation safety have been reviewed. (These include prototype 

testing, incoming materials testing, assembly testing, retesting after repair, and service testing.) The procedures for 

maintaining quality control testing equipment have also been reviewed. All procedures are up-to-date, complete, and 

accurate.

( ) YES ( ) NO

The reports provided to CDRH for each model family currently in production have been reviewed and the procedures 

contained in them are up-to-date, complete, and accurate.

( ) YES ( ) NO

If you answered "no" to either question, provide the current procedures in a supplement to the appropriate model family 

report.

Part 5. Summary of Test Results

Model Number or Name of Show Number 

Produced

Number Tested 

Performance 

Requirements

Number 

Tested 

Labels

Number Tested 

Light Show 

Variance Conditions

FORM FDA 3636 (04/23)
INSTRUCTIONS: Page 4

Part 6. Correspondence Concerning Radiation Safety

You are required by 21 CFR 1002.30(a)(4) to maintain copies of communications to orfrom dealers, distributors, and 

purchasers concerning radiation safety. Correspondence should be reviewed if it involves any of the following: 

complaints or concerns about radiation exposure; difficulties with safety components in use or servicing of the product; 

investigations made or instructions issued concerning use, adjustment, and repair.

Fill in the number of documents sent or received and attach the copies, summaries, or samples as indicated.

NOTE: This summary does not replace the notification requirements for potential defects or noncompliances under 21 

CFR 1003.10 or for suspected accidental radiation occurrences under 21 CFR 1002.20.

Part 7. Distribution Records

You are required by 21 CFR 1002.30(b)(1) and (2) to maintain distribution records. Such records must allow tracing of 

products to the dealer and, if possible, to the user.

Fill in the information on the location of records storage and check the means of tracing products.

FORM FDA 3636 (04/23)
LASER PRODUCT/LASER LIGHT SHOW ANNUAL REPORT: Page 4

Part 6. Correspondence Concerning Radiation Safety

The number of letters received from users, dealers, or others about possible radiation exposure or safety-related failures 

during use of the product was .

Attach a copy of each letter.

The number of letters received from dealers, distributors, or others concerning the need for repair, adjustment, or 

replacement of a part to maintain radiation safety of the product was .

Attach a summary of correspondence or a sample. Identify any trends in failed components or adjustments 

needed during servicing.

The number of notices or brochures sent to users, dealers, or service personnel on precautions or actions to be taken to 

maintain radiation safety of the product was .

Attach a summary of correspondence or a sample.

Part 7. Distribution Records

Production facility shipping records and dealer records (when returned) are maintained at

.

Products can be traced from these records by:

( ) Model

( ) Serial number

( ) Date of Manufacture

( ) Other, specify:

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