EN ISO 12312-1:2022/A11:2024

Eye and face protection - Sunglasses and related eyewear - Part 1: Sunglasses for general use

Augen- und Gesichtsschutz - Sonnenbrillen und ähnlicher Augenschutz - Teil 1: Sonnenbrillen für den allgemeinen Gebrauch

Protection des yeux et du visage - Lunettes de soleil et articles de lunetterie associés - Partie 1: Lunettes de soleil pour usage général

Varovanje oči in obraza - Sončna očala in sorodna oprema za varovanje oči - 1. del: Sončna očala za splošno uporabo - Dopolnilo A11

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 24-Sep-2024
• ICS: 13.340.20 - Head protective equipment
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 85 - Eye-protective equipment
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 25-Sep-2024
• Due Date: 01-May-2026
• Completion Date: 25-Sep-2024
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2016/425 - Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC
• Mandate: M/571 - COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION of 19.11.2020 on a standardisation request to the European Committee for Standardization and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization as regards personal protective equipment in support of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council
• Mandate: M/571 AMD 1 - Personal Protective Equipement
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 12312-1:2022/A11:2025 - Eye and face protection - Sunglasses and related eyewear - Part 1: Sunglasses for general use

Relations

• Amends: EN ISO 12312-1:2022 - Eye and face protection - Sunglasses and related eyewear - Part 1: Sunglasses for general use (ISO 12312-1:2022)
• Effective Date: 29-May-2024

Overview

EN ISO 12312-1:2022/A11:2024 is an internationally harmonized amendment standard developed by CEN for eye and face protection, specifically addressing sunglasses and related eyewear for general use. This standard establishes requirements and guidance for sunglasses designed to protect against solar radiation and ensure general safety and comfort for users. The amendment aligns the standard with European Regulation 2016/425 on personal protective equipment (PPE), making it a critical reference for manufacturers, regulatory bodies, and the eyewear industry throughout Europe.

Key Topics

• General Use Sunglasses: Clarifies the essential performance characteristics for non-specialized, everyday sunglasses intended for broad consumer use.
• Alignment with EU Legislation: Provides a presumption of conformity with Regulation 2016/425, facilitating market access and legal compliance for products within the EU and EFTA member states.
• Normative References: Lists indispensable supporting standards for lens testing, frame requirements, and optical properties, supporting comprehensive product evaluation.
• Ergonomics and Comfort: Focuses on safety, comfort, and usability by emphasizing material quality, surface condition, design strength, and minimal user impediment.
• Labelling and User Information: Outlines requirements for manufacturer instructions and product marking to ensure transparency and safety for end-users.

Applications

The EN ISO 12312-1:2022/A11:2024 standard applies to:

• Manufacturers of Sunglasses: Ensuring that sunglasses meet safety, protection, and labelling criteria before entering the market.
• Importers and Retailers: Verifying compliance with European PPE regulations and providing safe, reliable eyewear to consumers.
• Testing Laboratories: Conducting product conformity assessments, including optical, mechanical, and material property tests, based on referenced international standards.
• Regulatory Authorities: Enforcing product safety, market surveillance, and assisting in the harmonization of national regulations.
• Consumers: Benefiting from improved safety and performance in sunglasses designed for daily use, with clear instructions and reliable marking for informed choice.

Related Standards

Several referenced standards are crucial for compliant design and testing of sunglasses and related eyewear:

• EN ISO 12311:2023 - Test methods for sunglasses and related eyewear.
• EN ISO 18526 Series: Geometrical, physical, and mechanical properties, and headforms used in testing.
• EN ISO/CIE 11664-2:2022 - Standard illuminants for colorimetry, ensuring correct assessment of lens color and transparency.
• EN ISO 4007:2018 - Vocabulary for eye and face protection.
• EN ISO 8980-5:2005 - Minimum requirements for abrasion-resistant spectacle lens surfaces.
• EN ISO 11381:2016 - Specification for spectacle frame screw threads.

For full compliance, application of the latest referenced European and International Standards is required. Always verify inclusion of this standard in the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European Union to maintain valid conformity claims.

By adhering to EN ISO 12312-1:2022/A11:2024, stakeholders ensure consumer safety, facilitate market access, and support the production and sale of high-quality sunglasses for everyday use across Europe.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2025
Varovanje oči in obraza - Sončna očala in sorodna oprema za varovanje oči - 1.
del: Sončna očala za splošno uporabo - Dopolnilo A11
Eye and face protection - Sunglasses and related eyewear - Part 1: Sunglasses for
general use
Augen- und Gesichtsschutz - Sonnenbrillen und ähnlicher Augenschutz - Teil 1:
Sonnenbrillen für den allgemeinen Gebrauch
Protection des yeux et du visage - Lunettes de soleil et articles de lunetterie associés -
Partie 1: Lunettes de soleil pour usage général
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 12312-1:2022/A11:2024
ICS:
11.040.70 Oftalmološka oprema Ophthalmic equipment
13.340.20 Varovalna oprema za glavo Head protective equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 12312-
EUROPEAN STANDARD
1:2022/A11
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2024
ICS 13.340.20
English Version
Eye and face protection - Sunglasses and related eyewear -
Part 1: Sunglasses for general use
Protection des yeux et du visage - Lunettes de soleil et Augen- und Gesichtsschutz - Sonnenbrillen und
articles de lunetterie associés - Partie 1: Lunettes de ähnlicher Augenschutz - Teil 1: Sonnenbrillen für den
soleil pour usage général allgemeinen Gebrauch
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 12312-1:2022; it was approved by CEN on 21 August 2024.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
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COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

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© 2024 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN ISO 12312-1:2022/A11:2024 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Regulation 2016/425 aimed to be covered . 4

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 12312-1:2022/A11:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee
CEN/TC 85 “Eye protective equipment” the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN ISO 12312-1:2022 shall be given the status of a
national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by March
2025, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by March 2025.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Icelan
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