GB14866-2023
General technical specification for eye and face protector
眼面防护具通用技术规范
GB 14866-2023 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for General technical specification for eye and face protector. It appears in the Medical compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jan 1, 2025.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to eye and face protectors used in production and daily life, including spectacles, goggles, and face shields. It explicitly excludes welding protectors, automatic welding filters, intense light source protectors, laser protectors, and sunglasses. Manufacturers of occupational and daily personal protective equipment (PPE) must verify compliance under this standard.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines comprehensive specifications across several critical domains. For geometrical optics, it mandates specific field of vision parameters and sets strict tolerances for refractive power and prismatic differences for both plano and prescription lenses. Regarding physical optics, the standard regulates visible light transmittance, transmittance uniformity, scattering, and reflection. Products designed for driving must meet specific transmittance ratios and traffic signal recognition criteria to ensure operational safety. In terms of physical and mechanical performance, the standard defines minimum protective coverage areas using standardized head models. It establishes requirements for basic impact resistance, high-speed particle impact (classified into low, medium, and high-speed grades), and high-mass object impact. Furthermore, the standard specifies durability criteria including heat resistance, UV radiation resistance, corrosion resistance, flammability, and abrasion resistance. Products must also feature permanent and legible markings detailing their compliance tier and applicable head model size.
Testing methods
The standard references various testing methodologies, primarily relying on GB/T 32166.2 for measurement procedures. Key evaluations include impact testing using steel balls at defined velocities, UV radiation aging tests, and abrasion resistance assessments. It also introduces specific normative appendices for measuring field of vision (Appendix B), transmittance uniformity (Appendix C), protective area coverage (Appendix D), and ventilation hole puncture resistance (Appendix E).
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 14866-2023?
The standard regulates eye and face protectors used in production and daily life, including spectacles, goggles, and face shields. It does not apply to welding protectors, automatic welding filters, intense light source protectors, laser protectors, or sunglasses.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 14866?
The 2023 version is a mandatory consolidation replacing GB 14866-2006 and GB 32166.1-2016. It introduces new requirements for field of vision, UV resistance, flammability, and ventilation hole puncture resistance, while removing specific performance tests for molten metal and chemical dust. Manufacturers must update their compliance documentation accordingly.
How does GB 14866-2023 differ from international standards like ISO?
While GB 14866-2023 shares conceptual similarities with international standards like ISO 16321, it incorporates specific Chinese anthropometric head models (Appendix A) and unique marking requirements (e.g., the "驾" symbol for driving suitability). Products compliant with ISO standards still require specific testing and marking to meet Chinese market regulations.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 14866-2023. To ensure complete compliance for your products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 14866-2023 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- C73
- ICS
- 13.340.99
- Competent department
- Ministry of Emergency Management
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Personal Protective Equipment of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 14866-2006, GB 32166.1-2016