Eye and face protection for sports use — Part 1: Requirements for downhill skiing and snowboarding goggles

This document applies to all goggles with plano lenses, intended for eye protection against hazards including ultraviolet and visible solar radiation, rain, snow and wind, during downhill skiing, snowboarding and other similar activities.

This document applies to downhill skiing and snowboarding goggles fitted with an insert to carry prescription lenses.

It specifies requirements and testing for materials, performance, marking of goggles and information to be supplied by the manufacturer.

Information on the selection and use of downhill skiing and snowboarding goggles is given in Annex A.

This document does not apply to

a) eye protectors for protection when operating or travelling on a motorized vehicle,

b) eye protectors for protection against optical radiation from artificial sources, such as those used in solaria,

c) eye protectors for direct observation of the sun, and

d) eye protectors intended for sports with unrelated hazards and risks.