DIN Standards Committee Optics and Precision Mechanics
Ophthalmic optics - Reference method for the testing of spectacle frames and sunglasses for nickel release
Abstract
This document specifies the reference method for the testing of spectacle frames, ready-to-wear near-vision spectacles, sunglasses and spectacle frames used for eye and face protection for nickel release. The reference method supports the demonstration of conformity with the limit value for nickel release of 0,5 µg·cm−2·week−1 set forth by European Regulation. The reference method involves the procedural steps shown in Figure 1 and described in Clause 4. This document applies to those parts of metal spectacle frames and those metal parts of combination spectacle frames that are intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin of the wearer. This document also applies to those relevant metal parts of ready-to-wear near-vision spectacles, sunglasses and spectacle frames used for eye and face protection. NOTE The reference method for articles apart from spectacle frames, ready-to-wear near-vision spectacles, sunglasses and spectacle frames used for eye and face protection is specified in EN 1811.
Begin
2023-08-15
WI
00170322
Planned document number
FprEN 16128
Responsible national committee
NA 027-01-08-08 AK - Spectacle frames
Responsible european committee
CEN/TC 170/WG 8 - Nickel release testing of spectacle frames
draft standard
Ophthalmic optics - Reference method for the testing of spectacle frames and sunglasses for nickel release
2024-07
Order from DIN Media
Ophthalmic optics - Reference method for the testing of spectacle frames and sunglasses for nickel release
2025-06
Order from DIN Media
