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Solar eclipse glasses ECP Eye Care Professional “Solar Safe Glasses” — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. OR/00103/26
Summary
The filter transmittance is below the minimum usable level, the view may appear completely dark. Users may then remove or lift the glasses to locate the sun, exposing their eyes directly to solar radiation and creating a risk of damage to sight. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 12312-2 and EN 18526-2.
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Product
Solar eclipse glasses — ECP Eye Care Professional
- Brand
- ECP Eye Care Professional
- Name / model
- Solar Safe Glasses
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Cardboard solar eclipse glasses.
What is the risk?
- The filter transmittance is below the minimum usable level, the view may appear completely dark. Users may then remove or lift the glasses to locate the sun, exposing their eyes directly to solar radiation and creating a risk of damage to sight. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 12312-2 and EN 18526-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 03/08/2026
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 03/08/2026
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