EN ISO 12870:2018

European foreword
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
5 Selection of test samples
6 Preparation and conditioning of test samples
7 Testing, inspection and compliance
8 Test methods
9 Marking
10 Additional information to be supplied by the
   manufacturer or other person placing the
   product on the market
11 Reference to this International Standard
Annex A (informative) - Recommendations for the design of
         spectacle frames
Annex B (informative) - Examples of layout of test equipment
Annex C (informative) - European requirements and
        legislation on nickel release
Bibliography
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this
         European Standard and the essential
         requirements of Directive 93/42/EEC [OJ L 169]
         aimed to be covered

ISO 12870:2016 specifies fundamental requirements for unglazed spectacle frames designed for use with all prescription lenses. It is applicable to frames at the point of sale by the manufacturer or supplier to the retailer.This International Standard is applicable to all spectacle frame types, including rimless mounts, semi-rimless mounts and folding spectacle frames. It is also applicable to spectacle frames made from natural organic materials.NOTE See Annex A for recommendations on the design of spectacle frames.ISO 12870:2016 is not applicable to complete custom-made spectacle frames or to products designed specifically to provide personal eye protection.