Australia Publishes Consumer Goods (Sunglasses and Fashion Spectacles) Safety Standard 2017
Vol. 998 | 07 Nov 2017
The Commonwealth of Australia has published Consumer Goods (Sunglasses and Fashion Spectacles) Safety Standard 2017.
From 1 Jul 2019, sunglasses and fashion spectacles shall comply with Consumer Goods (Sunglasses and Fashion Spectacles) Safety Standard 2017, which differs from the voluntary Australian/New Zealand standard: AS/NZS 1067.1:2016 Eye and face protection - Sunglasses and fashion spectacles by deleting the below:
| Clause: | Description: |
| 1 | Scope |
| 4.2 | Filter material and surface quality |
| 4.3 | Physiological compatibility |
| 7.4 | Increased endurance of sunglasses |
| 7.5 | Resistance to perspiration |
| 7.6 | Impact resistance of the filter |
| 8 | Resistance to solar radiation |
| 10 | Resistance to abrasion |
| 12.1(c) | Reference to this Standard |
| 12.2(a) | An explanation of the trademarks that are not universally recognized or foreseen by the users of this Standard |
| 12.2(c) | The country of origin |
| 12.3.2 | Methods of marking and labelling – Durability |
| Note to 13.1 | Note to Selection of test samples – General |
In the transition period before 1 July 2019, sunglasses and fashion spectacles may comply with either:
- Consumer Goods (Sunglasses and Fashion Spectacles) Safety Standard 2017; or
- Consumer Protection Notice No. 13 of 2003 — Consumer product safety standard: Sunglasses and fashion spectacles
After 1 July 2019, Consumer Protection Notice No. 13 of 2003 will be repealed and only the new standard will be in effect.
For more information, please contact:
John Wong
john.wong@intertek.com
852 2173 8637