SMI Catalogue 2025/2026 - Flipbook - Page 234
FACE & EYE
PROTECTION
Keeping our face and eyes protected in challenging working conditions requires enhanced
protection products. We have collaborated with manufacturers and suppliers globally, to
source the best possible high-specification catalogue of face and eye safety wear. The
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following provides a full breakdown of our product compliance against all required legislation
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Eyewear Standards, which replace several older standards to enhance wearer safety. However,
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protection and quality for users.
for your industry.
REGULATIONS FOR PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR
In the UK, protective eyewear must now conform to the new EN ISO 16321:2022 Safety
the EN 166:2001 standard remains valid for CE/UKCA markings until November 2024.
The EN ISO 16321:2022 standard represents a significant advancement in protective
eyewear safety, providing a more rigorous framework compared to previous standards.
While the EN 166:2001 standard remains in use until November 2024, manufacturers must
transition to the new standard to maintain compliance and ensure the highest levels of
