BS EN ISO 12312-1:2013+A1:2015

What is ISO 12312-1-Sunglasses for general use about?  

ISO 12312 is an international standard on eye and face protection that discusses sunglasses and related eyewear. 

ISO 12312-1 provides you with the best guidance on sunglasses for general use to ensure protection to eyes from injuries. 

ISO 12312-1 is the first part of a multi-part series that applies to all afocal (Plano power) sunglasses and clip-ons for general use, including road use and driving, intended for protection against solar radiation. 

• Eyewear for protection against radiation from artificial light sources, such as those used in solaria 
• Eye protectors intended for specific sports (e.g., ski goggles or other types)
• Sunglasses that have been medically prescribed for attenuating solar radiation 
• Products intended for direct observation of the sun, such as for viewing a partial or annular solar eclipse 
• Products intended for occupational eye protection 

Who is ISO 12312-1-Sunglasses for general use for? 

ISO 12312-1 on sunglasses for general use is useful for: 

• Sunglasses manufacturers 
• Sunglasses test personnel 
• Quality assurance departments 

Why should you use ISO 12312-1-Sunglasses for general use?  

Sunglasses are a form of protective eyewear designed primarily to prevent bright sunlight and high-energy visible light from damaging or discomforting the eyes. 

ISO 12312-1 provides for the use of sunglass filters and the requirements for unmounted filters used as a replacement or alternative filters. 

ISO 12312-1 also provides you with construction and materials, transmittance and filter categories, local variations in refractive power, resistance to solar radiation, protective requirements, and much more. 

The requirements provided by ISO 12312-1 assist in improving the performance and quality of sunglasses and ensure protection from harmful sunlight.  

With obedience and compliance to ISO 12312-1, you can enhance the efficacy of the sunglasses and manufacture a standardized high-quality product to ensure protection to eyes from injuries.