SR ENV 14027:2002

This European Prestandard specifies a method for accelerated wear to simulate two years use to be applied before the detection of nickel release from those parts of coated metal and combination spectacle frames that come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. This European Prestandard applies to frames used in medical devices or personal protective equipment, including sunglasses, and may be used as part of the test procedure to ensure compliance with clause 3 of the annex of the European Parliament and Council Directive 94/27/EC. NOTE Metal frames which are uncoated and made of homogeneous alloys or metals do not require a wear pre-treatment, and should be tested directly by the method in EN 1811 or other equivalent test method.