Ophthalmic optics - Spectacle frames - Requirements and test methods (ISO 12870:2004)

ISO 12870:2004 specifies fundamental requirements for unglazed spectacle frames designed for use with all prescription lenses, and is applicable to frames at the point of sale to the retailer, by the manufacturer or supplier.
It is applicable to all spectacle frame types including rimless mounts, semi-rimless mounts and folding spectacle frames. ISO 12870:2004 is applicable to spectacle frames made from natural organic materials.
It is not applicable to complete custom-made spectacle frames or to products designed specifically to provide personal eye protection.

Augenoptik - Brillenfassungen - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren (ISO 12870:2004)

Diese Internationale Norm legt grundlegende Anforderungen für unverglaste Brillenfassungen fest, die zur
Verwendung mit allen Korrektionsgläsern bestimmt sind. Sie ist zum Zeitpunkt des Verkaufs der Brillenfassung
durch den Hersteller oder Lieferant an den Wiederverkäufer gültig.
Sie gilt für alle Brillenfassungsarten, einschließlich randloser, halb-randloser und zusammenklappbarer
Brillenfassungen. Diese Internationale Norm gilt auch für Brillenfassungen aus natürlichen organischen
Materialien.
ANMERKUNG Empfehlungen bezüglich der Konstruktion von Brillenfassungen siehe Anhang A.
Diese Internationale Norm gilt nicht für als Sonderanfertigung hergestellte Brillenfassungen und für Produkte,
die speziell für den persönlichen Augenschutz bestimmt sind.

Optique ophtalmique - Montures de lunettes - Exigences et méthodes d'essai (ISO 12870:2004)

L'ISO 12870:2004 spécifie les exigences fondamentales relatives aux montures de lunettes dépourvues de verres conçues pour être équipées de tous les verres de prescription. Elle est applicable sur le point de vente chez le détaillant, par le fabricant ou le fournisseur.
L'ISO 12870:2004 s'applique à tous les types de monture, y compris les montures non cerclées, les montures demi-cerclées, et les montures pliables. Elle est applicable aux matériaux utilisés dans les montures de lunettes fabriquées à partir de substances organiques naturelles.
L'ISO 12870:2004 n'est applicable ni aux montures complètes fabriquées sur mesure, ni aux produits spécifiquement conçus pour assurer une protection individuelle de l'oeil.

Očesna optika - Okviri očal - Zahteve in preskusne metode (ISO 12870:2004)

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Publication Date
07-Apr-2009
Withdrawal Date
31-Mar-2012
Current Stage
9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
Start Date
01-Apr-2012
Completion Date
01-Apr-2012

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Ophthalmic optics - Spectacle frames - Requirements and test methods (ISO
12870:2004)
Augenoptik - Brillenfassungen - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren (ISO 12870:2004)
Optique ophtalmique - Montures de lunettes - Exigences et méthodes d'essai (ISO
12870:2004)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 12870:2009
ICS:
11.040.70 Oftalmološka oprema Ophthalmic equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 12870
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2009
ICS 11.040.70 Supersedes EN ISO 12870:2004
English Version
Ophthalmic optics - Spectacle frames - Requirements and test
methods (ISO 12870:2004)
Optique ophtalmique - Montures de lunettes - Exigences et Augenoptik - Brillenfassungen - Anforderungen und
méthodes d'essai (ISO 12870:2004) Prüfverfahren (ISO 12870:2004)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 7 March 2009.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 93/42/EEC .4

Foreword
The text of ISO 12870:2004 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 172 “Optics and optical
instruments” of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as EN ISO
12870:2009 by Technical Committee CEN/TC 170 “Ophthalmic optics” the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by March 2010.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 12870:2004.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive 93/42/EEC, as
amended by Directive 2007/47/EC.
For relationship with EU Directive 93/42/EEC as amended by Directive 2007/47/EC, see informative Annex
ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
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, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 12870:2004 has been approved by CEN as a EN ISO 12870:2009 without any modification.

Annex ZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the
Essential Requirements of EU Directive 93/42/EEC
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the
New Approach Directive 93/42/EEC on medical devices.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Communities under that Directive and has
been implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the clauses of this
standard given in Table ZA.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of
conformity with the corresponding Essential Requirements of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZA.1 – Correspondence between this European Standard and Directive 93/42/EEC
Clause(s)/sub-clause(s) Essential Requirements (ERs) Qualifying remarks/Notes
of this EN of Directive 93/42/EEC
All this standard. I.1, I.2
4 I.3 Testing according to clauses 5, 6, 7 and 8.
4.2 I.6, II.7.1, II.7.2 Testing according to clause 8.8
4.2 I.6.a) This relevant Essential Requirement is not
addressed in EN ISO 12870.
4.2.2 II.7.5 This relevant Essential Requirement is only partly
addressed in EN ISO 12870; to the extent that it is
covered in EN ISO 12870:
Testing according to clause 8.8;
The requirement of 4.2.2 (i. e. 0,5 µg/cm /week is
the requirement set forth by Directive 94/27/EEC.)
The test clause 8.8 makes reference to EN 1811
and ENV 14027.
Note that ENV 14027 has been withdrawn since
the publication of EN ISO 12870:2004. The correct
European Standard to use instead is EN 12472.
4.7 II.7.1 Testing according to clause 8.3
4.8.2 II.7.3, II.9.1 Testing according to clause 8.4
4.9 II.7.1, II.9.3 Testing according to clause 8.6
4.8.3 I.4 Testing according to 8.5
9, 10 II.13.1, II.13.3 ER 13.3 a) is only partly addressed in
EN ISO 12870 (with regard to the identification of
authorized representative).
WARNING — Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within
the scope of this standard.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 12870
Second edition
2004-08-01
Corrected version
2004-11-01
Ophthalmic optics — Spectacle frames —
Requirements and test methods
Optique ophtalmique — Montures de lunettes — Exigences et
méthodes d'essai
Reference number
ISO 12870:2004(E)
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ISO 12870:2004(E)
Contents Page
Foreword. iv
1 Scope. 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions. 1
4 Requirements . 2
4.1 General. 2
4.2 Physiological compatibility. 3
4.3 Measurement system. 3
4.4 Dimensional tolerances on nominal size. 3
4.5 Tolerance on screw threads. 4
4.6 Dimensional stability at elevated temperature.4
4.7 Resistance to perspiration. 4
4.8 Mechanical stability . 4
4.9 Resistance to ignition. 5
4.10 Resistance to optical radiation. 5
5 Selection of test samples. 5
5.1 General. 5
5.2 Testing for nickel release. 5
5.3 Change in spectacle frame model. 5
6 Preparation and conditioning of test samples. 6
6.1 Test lenses. 6
6.2 Sample conditioning and test conditions. 6
7 Testing, inspection and compliance . 6
7.1 Testing. 6
7.2 Inspection and examination. 7
7.3 Compliance. 7
8 Test methods. 8
8.1 General. 8
8.2 Test for dimensional stability at elevated temperature. 8
8.3 Test for resistance to perspiration. 9
8.4 Bridge deformation test. 10
8.5 Endurance test . 12
8.6 Test for resistance to ignition. 14
8.7 Test for resistance to optical radiation. 14
8.8 Nickel release . 15
9 Marking. 16
10 Additional information to be supplied by the manufacturer or other person (agent)
placing the product on the market .
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