DIN EN 1836:2007 Personal eye-equipment - Sunglasses and sunglare filters for general use and filters for direct observation of the sun (includes Amendment A1:2007); English version of DIN EN 1836:2007-11
This European Standard specifies physical properties (mechanical, optical etc.) for sunglasses and sunglare
filters of nominal plano power 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 European Standard
specifies also requirements for filters for the direct observation of the sun (e.g. during eclipses). Guidance for
selection and use of these filters is given in Annex E. For sunglasses and sunglare filters for industrial use,
EN 166 and EN 172 apply.
This European Standard does not apply to eyewear for protection against radiation from artificial light sources,
such as those used in solaria. EN 170 applies for these filters.
This European Standard does not apply to ski goggles, for which EN 174 applies, or other types of eye
protection used for leisure activities.
This European Standard does not apply to sunglasses and filters that have been medically prescribed for
attenuating solar radiation.
DIN EN 1836:2007 history
2015DIN EN ISO 12312-1:2015-12 Eye and face protection - Sunglasses and related eyewear - Part 1: Sunglasses for general use (ISO 12312-1:2013 + Amd.1:2015); German version EN ISO 12312-1:2013 + A1:2015
2014DIN EN ISO 12312-1:2014 Eye and face protection - Sunglasses and related eyewear - Part 1: Sunglasses for general use (ISO 12312-1:2013); German version EN ISO 12312-1:2013
2007DIN EN 1836:2007 Personal eye-equipment - Sunglasses and sunglare filters for general use and filters for direct observation of the sun (includes Amendment A1:2007); English version of DIN EN 1836:2007-11
2005DIN EN 1836:2005 Personal eye-equipment - Sunglasses and sunglare filters for general use and filters for direct observation of the sun; English version of DIN EN 1836
1997DIN EN 1836:2004 Personal eye protection – sunglasses, sunscreen filters for general use and filters for direct viewing of the sun (includes amendments A1:2001 and A2:2002)
1970DIN EN 1836:1997 Personal eye protection – sunglasses, sunscreen filters for general use and filters for direct viewing of the sun