Lens Categories & Appropriate Usage

All PALMA Eyewear have been tested by Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) and meet the requirements of AS/NZS1067:2016 for the relevant category for general purpose sunglasses.

Please refer to the "Lens Category" on the eyewear page for the category that applies to that specific type/ colour. 

The categories relevant to PALMA Eyewear are detailed below: 

Non Polarised Category 1:

• Light tint sunglasses or Fashion spectacles;

• Limited protection against sunglare;

• Some UV protection;

• Not suitable for driving at night or under dull light conditions.

Polarised Filter Category 2: 

• General Purpose Sunglasses;

• Good Protection against sunglare;

• Good UV protection;

• Not suitable for driving at night or under dull light conditions.

Polarised Filter Category 3: 

• General Purpose Sunglasses;

• High protection against sunglare;

• Good UV protection;

• Not suitable for driving at night or under dull light conditions.

Please note that our sunglasses are:

• Not for direct observation of the sun;

• Not for protection against artificial light sources e.g. solaria;

• Not for use as eye protection against mechanical impact hazards.

Reference to the Standards:

• Australia: AS/NZS1067:2016 Amd 1:2021
  

• New Zealand: AS/NZS1067:2016 

• Canada: ISO12312-1:2013 / Amd: 1:2015

• UK: BS EN ISO 12312-1:2013 + A1:2015