What is ISO 12311-Test methods for sunglasses and related eyewear about?
ISO 12311 is an international standard on personal protective equipment that discusses the test methods for sunglasses and related eyewear to ensure protection against direct sunlight. ISO 12311 specifies reference test methods for determining the properties of sunglasses given in ISO 12312 (all parts). ISO 12311 is applicable to all sunglasses and related eyewear.
Note: Other test methods may be used if proven to be equivalent.
Who is ISO 12311-Test methods for sunglasses and related eyewear for?
ISO 12311 on the test methods for sunglasses and related eyewear is useful for:
- Sunglasses and eyewear manufacturers
- Sunglasses and eyewear testers/developers
- Occupational health and safety departments
- Quality assurance departments
Why should you use ISO 12311-Test methods for sunglasses and related eyewear?
Sunglasses are used to protect the eyes from rays of the sun or intense light. Common forms of eyewear include glasses (also called eyeglasses or spectacles), sunglasses, and contact lenses. Eyewear can also include more utilitarian forms of eye protection, such as goggles. Conversely, blindfolds are a form of eyewear used to block vision for a variety of purposes.
ISO 12311 provides you with guidance on general test requirements, test methods for measuring spectrophotometric properties, test methods for measuring optical properties, test methods for mechanical properties and much more.
The test methods provided by ISO 12311 assist you in improving the performance and quality of the sunglasses and related eyewear ensuring protection against bright sunlight and UV light from damaging or discomforting the eyes.
With obedience and compliance to ISO 12311, you can enhance sunglasses and related eyewear's efficacy and manufacture a standardized product.
What is changed since the last update?
BS EN ISO 12311:2013 supersedes BS EN 1836:2005, which is withdrawn. In BS EN ISO 12311:2013 the second paragraph of 9.7.3.1 has been added as compared to the previous editions BS EN 1836:2005.