From 11 November 2025, the long-standing EN 166:2001 standard for protective eyewear will no longer provide presumption of conformity for CE and UKCA marking. All new products placed on the UK or EU market must meet the updated requirements of EN ISO 16321-1:2022+A1:2025 – a modernised standard reflecting today’s safety expectations, global fit considerations, and evolving industry needs. 

This important regulatory change introduces modernised requirements in: 

  • Impact testing and headform sizing 
  • Marking and identification 
  • Safety performance reflecting the latest industry needs 

This webinar from BSI will help you: 

  • Understand how EN ISO 16321 differs from EN 166 
  • Navigate the transition timeline and certification options 
  • Manage your existing EN 166 approvals 
  • Get guidance on product testing, CE/UKCA marking, and third-party certification such as the BSI Kitemark 

The webinar will also provide valuable insight into BS 30417:2023 - Provision of Inclusive PPE, the new British Standard that supports the design, selection, and supply of protective equipment that meets the needs of a diverse workforce. 

You’ll discover: 

  • How inclusive PPE helps improve safety, fit, and compliance 
  • The relationship between inclusive design and technical testing 
  • How BS 30417 complements the updates introduced in EN ISO 16321 

Which products does the eyewear transition apply to?

The transition to EN ISO 16321-1:2022+A1:2025 applies to all personal eye and face protection intended to safeguard against hazards. This includes: 

  • Safety spectacles 
  • Safety goggles 
  • Face shields 
  • Mesh eye and face protectors 
  • Prescription safety eyewear used as PPE 
  • Eye and face protection used in industrial, medical, and laboratory settings 

If you manufacture, import, distribute, or specify these products for use in workplaces, ensuring compliance with the new standard is essential for legal market access in the UK and EU after 11 November 2025. 

    Who should attend:

    The webinar is ideal for:

    • Manufacturers of protective eyewear (spectacles, goggles, face shields, prescription PPE) 
    • Product designers and engineers 
    • Regulatory and compliance professionals 
    • Procurement and health & safety teams 
    • Distributors and retailers of PPE 
    • EDI and HR professionals supporting inclusive workplaces 

    What participants will gain:

    By attending, you will: 

    • Understand the key changes introduced by EN ISO 16321-1:2022+A1:2025 

    • Know when and how EN 166:2001 will be phased out 

    • Learn how existing certifications are affected and what options are available 

    • Get practical guidance on how to test and certify new products to the updated standard 

    • Discover how BSI can support CE/UKCA marking and offer Kitemark certification 

    • Learn how inclusive PPE design is becoming an industry expectation 

    • Gain awareness of BS 30417 and its practical application 

    • Receive a copy of the webinar slides, as well as BSI’s ‘Little Book of Market Access’ publication. 

    Speakers

     
    Nathan
    Shipley
    Certification Technical Manager
    Sara
    Gibbs
    Standards Development Manager
    Kate 
    Field
    Global Head Human and Social Sustainability
     

    Don't leave compliance to the last minute. Register now to gain practical insight from BSI experts and take the first step toward a successful transition.

    To find out more about protective eyewear visit our dedicated PPE Certification (Eyewear) website.

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