ISO/DIS 12312-2

ISO/DIS 12312-2

January 2026
International standard Project

Eye and face protection - Sunglasses and related eyewear - Part 2: Filters for direct observation of the sun

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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Publication date

January 2026

Number of pages

12 p.

Reference

ISO/DIS 12312-2

ICS Codes

13.340.20   Head protective equipment

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Sumary
Eye and face protection - Sunglasses and related eyewear - Part 2: Filters for direct observation of the sun

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.

Replaced standards (1)
ISO 12312-2:2015
June 2015
International standard Current
Eye and face protection - Sunglasses and related eyewear - Part 2 : Filters for direct observation of the sun

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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