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  • EN ISO 12870:2018

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    Ophthalmic optics - Spectacle frames - Requirements and test methods (ISO 12870:2016)

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    Published date:  02-05-2018

    Publisher:  Comite Europeen de Normalisation

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    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

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    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.

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    Committee CEN/TC 170
    Development Note Supersedes EN ISO 9456. (05/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Comite Europeen de Normalisation
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    CR 12471 : 2002 SCREENING TESTS FOR NICKEL RELEASE FROM ALLOYS AND COATINGS IN ITEMS THAT COME INTO DIRECT AND PROLONGED CONTACT WITH THE SKIN
    EN 14682:2014 Safety of children's clothing - Cords and drawstrings on children's clothing - Specifications
    EN 16128:2015 Ophthalmic optics - Reference method for the testing of spectacle frames and sunglasses for nickel release
    ISO 13485:2016 Medical devices Quality management systems Requirements for regulatory purposes
    ISO 11380:1994 Optics and optical instruments Ophthalmic optics Formers
    ISO 7998:2005 Ophthalmic optics — Spectacle frames — Lists of equivalent terms and vocabulary
    ISO/TS 24348:2014 Ophthalmic optics — Spectacle frames — Method for the simulation of wear and detection of nickel release from metal and combination spectacle frames
    EN 1811:2011+A1:2015 Reference test method for release of nickel from all post assemblies which are inserted into pierced parts of the human body and articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin
    ISO 8596:2009 Ophthalmic optics Visual acuity testing Standard optotype and its presentation
    EN 71-1:2014 Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
    ISO 8624:2011 Ophthalmic optics Spectacle frames Measuring system and terminology
    ISO 3696:1987 Water for analytical laboratory use — Specification and test methods
    ISO 11381:2016 Ophthalmic optics Spectacle frames Screw threads
    ISO 105-A02:1993 Textiles Tests for colour fastness Part A02: Grey scale for assessing change in colour
    ISO 14971:2007 Medical devices Application of risk management to medical devices
    ISO 105-B02:2014 Textiles Tests for colour fastness Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test
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