AS/NZS 1067:2003

Proposes a specification of physical properties for sunglasses and sunglass lenses of nominal plano power, and which are not prescription lenses, intended for protection against solar radiation for general use, for social and domestic purposes, including road use and driving.

This Standard specifies minimum requirements for sunglasses and sunglass lenses of nominal plano power, and which are not prescription lenses, intended for protection against solar radiation for general use, for social and domestic purposes, including road use and driving. NOTE: Information on the use of sunglasses lenses is provided in Appendix A. This Standard applies to the following: (a) Spectacles comprising tinted lenses of nominal zero power mounted in a spectacle frame. (b) Individual tinted lenses of nominal zero power intended for use in sunglasses.(c) Rimless sunshields and one piece visors.(d) Clip-on and slip-on type sunglasses.(e) Children’s sunglasses.This Standard does not apply to the following: (i) Safety glasses and safety goggles intended to provide protection against optical radiation. AS/NZS 1337 and AS/NZS 1338 apply to safety glasses and safety goggles. (ii) Eyewear for protection against radiation in solaria. AS/NZS 2635 applies to these lenses. (iii) Ski goggles. (iv) Glasses for use as toys and clearly and legibly labelled as toys.

First published as AS 1067-1971.Second edition 1983.Revised and redesignated as AS 1067.1-1990 and AS 1067.2-1990.AS 1067.1-1990 and AS 1067.2-1990 jointly revised, amalgamated and redesignated as AS/NZS 1067:2003. Originated as AS 1067-1971. Previous editions AS 1067.1-1990 and AS 1067.2-1990. AS 1067.1-1990 and AS 1067.2-1990 jointly revised, amalgamated and redesignated as AS/NZS 1067:2003. Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (June 2009).