SIST EN ISO 12312-1:2022/A11:2025
(Amendment)Eye and face protection - Sunglasses and related eyewear - Part 1: Sunglasses for general use
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
- 06-Jan-2025
- Technical Committee
- OVP - Personal protecting equipment
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 25-Oct-2024
- Due Date
- 30-Dec-2024
- Completion Date
- 07-Jan-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2025
Overview
SIST EN ISO 12312-1:2022/A11:2025 is a key European standard focused on eye and face protection, specifically for sunglasses and related eyewear designed for general use. Prepared by the CEN Technical Committee on Eye Protective Equipment, this amendment updates the original 2022 version to ensure enhanced safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the European Union and EFTA member states by March 2025.
This standard provides a comprehensive framework for manufacturers, regulators, and users involved with general-use sunglasses, offering important criteria related to performance, materials, design, and testing. It serves as a voluntary but strongly recommended means of conforming to the essential requirements of EU Regulation 2016/425 on personal protective equipment.
Key Topics
Scope and Applicability
SIST EN ISO 12312-1:2022/A11:2025 covers sunglasses intended for everyday wear, offering protection against harmful solar radiation but excluding specific industrial or specialized protective eyewear types.Protection Requirements
The standard outlines levels and classes of protection against ultraviolet (UV) radiation, visible light, and non-ionising radiation. Sunglasses must meet defined optical and physical criteria to reduce risks such as glare, UV damage, and eye strain.Material and Design Specifications
It emphasizes the use of safe, high-quality materials that provide durability, comfort, and minimal user impediment. Surface finish and ergonomics are critical evaluation aspects to ensure wearer safety and usability.Testing Methods
EN ISO 12312-1 references multiple ISO test standards covering optical properties, impact resistance, mechanical strength, and abrasion resistance. These tests guarantee consistent quality and compliance with safety thresholds.Marking and Information
Manufacturers are required to provide clear instructions and marking on sunglasses, ensuring users receive essential safety information, performance ratings, and manufacturer details.Conformity with EU Legislation
Compliance with this standard supports a presumption of conformity with Regulation 2016/425, streamlining product certification and market approval processes.
Applications
Everyday Sunglasses Manufacturing
This standard guides the production of consumer sunglasses, ensuring products deliver adequate eye protection while meeting legal and safety requirements.Consumer Safety and Health
By adhering to the standard, sunglasses prevent harmful UV exposure and offer visual comfort, thus reducing the risk of eye diseases and enhancing overall eye health for users.Retail and Quality Assurance
Retailers and distributors benefit from this standard by verifying product claims and assuring customers about the safety and efficacy of sunglasses sold in the market.Regulatory Compliance
National standards bodies across Europe use this document to harmonize regulations and ensure manufacturers’ products can be legally marketed across member states without additional testing.
Related Standards
SIST EN ISO 12312-1:2022/A11:2025 is linked to a suite of international and European standards critical for eyewear safety and testing:
- ISO 4007:2018 - Terminology for eye and face protective equipment
- ISO 8980-5:2005 - Spectacle lens surface requirements for abrasion resistance
- ISO/CIE 11664-2:2022 - Colorimetry and standard illuminants affecting optics
- ISO 12311:2023 - Test methods for sunglasses and related eyewear
- ISO 18526 series (Parts 1-4):2020 - Test methods for optical and mechanical properties of eye protection
- ISO 11381:2016 - Ophthalmic frame components, including screw threads
These referenced documents offer foundational testing methods and terminology, supporting comprehensive assessment and certification procedures.
Keywords: EN ISO 12312-1, sunglasses standard, eye protection, face protection, personal protective equipment, UV protection eyewear, optical safety, EU Regulation 2016/425, eyewear testing, sunglass manufacturing, CEN standards, European eyewear requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 12312-1:2022/A11:2025 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Eye and face protection - Sunglasses and related eyewear - Part 1: Sunglasses for general use". This standard covers: Eye and face protection - Sunglasses and related eyewear - Part 1: Sunglasses for general use
Eye and face protection - Sunglasses and related eyewear - Part 1: Sunglasses for general use
SIST EN ISO 12312-1:2022/A11:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.040.70 - Ophthalmic equipment; 13.340.20 - Head protective equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN ISO 12312-1:2022/A11:2025 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN ISO 12312-1:2022. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN ISO 12312-1:2022/A11:2025 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425; Standardization Mandates: M/571, M/571 AMD 1. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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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 - Dopolnila 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.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 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
...
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.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 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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