Regulations

The European Directive 94/27/EC

The European Directive 94/27/EC on dangerous substances, known as the “Nickel Directive,” came into force on 1 February 1995 and was transposed into national law by the decree of 18 July 2000. European Union Member States have implemented this regulation differently. In France, the nickel release control applied to eyeglass frames or sunglasses is restricted to parts intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. Supporting standards: EN 12472:2005 + EN 1811:1998.

The “Medical Devices” Directive 93/42/EEC

The “Medical Devices” Directive 93/42/EEC, which came into force on 14 June 1998, was transposed into national law (Decree n°95-292 of 16 March 1995). Supporting “product” standards for the “Medical Devices” Directive include: optical frames – NF EN ISO 12870:2005 (ISO 12870:2004 + corrigendum Nov04); corrective lenses – NF EN ISO 8980 -1 and -2: 2004; -3 and -5:2005;-4:2000 NF EN ISO 14889:2003; magnifying glasses or pre-assembled glasses – ISO 16034:2002 NF EN 14139:2003.

The “Personal Protective Equipment” Directive 89/686/EEC

The “Personal Protective Equipment” Directive 89/686/EEC, which came into force on 1 July 1995, was transposed into national law (Decree n° 94-689 of 5 August 2004, modified by the sports code). Supporting “product” standards for the “P.P.E.” Directive include: lenses and sunglasses – NF EN 1836:2007 (or EN 1836:2005+A1 2007); ski masks – NF EN 174:2001.