China
Relevant standards: mainly based on GB 10810.3-2006 “Glasses lenses and related glasses products Part 3: Transmission specifications and measurement methods” and GB/T 14214-2003 “General requirements and test methods for eyeglasses frames” and other standards.
Specific requirements
Ultraviolet transmittance: The transmittance of the lens to ultraviolet A (UVA, wavelength 315nm-400nm) and ultraviolet B (UVB, wavelength 280nm-315nm) shall not exceed 5%.
Identification requirements: Sunglasses products should be marked with the implementation of the standard number, category, UV protection performance and other information.
America
Relevant standards: The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards as the main basis.
Specific requirements
Uv transmittance: Sunglasses are generally required to block at least 99% of UVA and UVB rays, with more stringent requirements for products claiming special UV protection.
Uv protection level must be marked, such as UV400 means that it can block more than 99% of the wavelength of 400nm and below the UV. At the same time, it is also necessary to indicate the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor.
Europe
Relevant standards: comply with the European standard EN 1836:2005 “Personal Eye protection – sunglasses and related eye protection devices”.
Specific requirements
Uv transmittance: Sunglasses are divided into different categories, of which the highest level of protection sunglasses require an average transmission ratio of UVA and UVB of no more than 1%.
Labeling requirements: The CE mark needs to be clearly marked on the product to show that the product meets the relevant European safety, health and environmental standards. At the same time, the product category, UV protection performance and other details should also be marked.
Australia and New Zealand
Relevant standards: Use AS/NZS 10671:2016 “Sunglasses and fashion Eyewear Part 1: Requirements” standard.
Specific requirements
Uv transmittance: Sunglasses must be able to block at least 95% of UVA and UVB rays, for specific use of sunglasses, such as snow, water and other environments, require higher UV protection performance.
Labeling requirements: It is necessary to mark the ultraviolet Protection level, such as “UV400″ or “100% UV Protection” and other words, while indicating the application scope of the product, the use of instructions and other information.
In general, although the standards of different countries and regions have some differences in specific values and labeling, they are designed to ensure that sunglasses can effectively block UV rays and protect the wearer’s eyes from UV damage. In the international market, some high-quality sunglasses usually follow more stringent standards to meet the needs of consumers in different countries and regions.
Post time: Feb-21-2025