prEN ISO 12312-2

Eye and face protection - Sunglasses and related eyewear - Part 2: Filters for direct observation of the sun (ISO/DIS 12312-2:2025) prEN ISO 12312-2

Publication date:   Oct 9, 2025

Scope

ISO 12312-2:2015 applies to all afocal (plano power) products intended for direct observation of the sun, such as solar eclipse viewing.
ISO 12312-2:2015 does not apply to the following:
a) afocal (plano power) sunglasses and clip-ons for general use intended for protection against solar radiation;
b) eyewear for protection against radiation from artificial light sources, such as those used in solaria;
c) eye protectors specifically intended for sports (e.g. ski goggles or other types);
d) sunglasses that have been medically prescribed for attenuating solar radiation;
e) prescription sunglass lenses.

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