This International Standard specifies fundamental requirements for unglazed spectacle frames designed for use with all prescription lenses. It is applicable to frames at the point of sale by the manufacturer or supplier to the retailer.
This International Standard is applicable to all spectacle frame types, including rimless mounts, semi-rimless mounts and folding spectacle frames. It is also applicable to spectacle frames made from natural organic materials.
NOTE See Annex A for recommendations on the design of spectacle frames.
This International Standard is not applicable to complete custom-made spectacle frames or to products designed specifically to provide personal eye protection.
ISO 12870:2012 Referenced Document
ISO 105-A02 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part A02: Grey scale for assessing change in colour; Technical Corrigendum 2
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ISO 11380 Optics and optical instruments - Ophthalmic optics - Formers
ISO 3160-1 Watch-cases and accessories — Gold alloy coverings — Part 1: General requirements AMENDMENT 1
ISO 3696:1987 Water for analytical laboratory use; Specification and test methods
ISO 7998 Ophthalmic optics - Spectacle frames - Lists of equivalent terms and vocabulary
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ISO 8624:2011 Ophthalmic optics - Spectacle frames - Measuring system and terminology
ISO/TS 24348 Ophthalmic optics - Spectacle frames - Method for the simulation of wear and detection of nickel release from metal and combination spectacle frames*, 2014-02-01 Update
ISO 12870:2012 history
2016ISO 12870:2016 Ophthalmic optics - Spectacle frames - Requirements and test methods
2012ISO 12870:2012 Ophthalmic optics - Spectacle frames - Requirements and test methods
2004ISO 12870:2004 Ophthalmic optics - Spectacle frames - Requirements and test methods
1997ISO 12870:1997 Ophthalmic optics - Spectacle frames - General requirements and test methods