Australia introduced a new occupational eye and face protection standard in 2026. For PPE brands and safety eyewear suppliers, AS 16321.1:2026 is an important update to understand, especially for new products entering the Australian market. What Is AS 16321.1:2026? AS 16321.1:2026 – Eye and face protection for occupational use, Part 1: General requirements was published on May 29, 2026. It is a modified adoption of ISO 16321-1:2021, bringing Australia’s safety eyewear require

For PPE brands planning to enter the European market, EN ISO 16321 is the key standard for occupational eye and face protection. The current harmonized reference is EN ISO 16321-1:2022+A1:2025, based on ISO 16321-1:2021. What Is EN ISO 16321? EN ISO 16321 covers occupational eye and face protection against hazards such as impact, flying particles, dust, liquid splash and optical radiation. It replaces the older EN 166 framework for new occupational eye protection development

For PPE brands planning to enter the U.S. market, ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 is the key safety eyewear standard to understand. The current edition is ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2025, which covers performance, testing, optical quality and product markings for occupational eye and face protection. What Is the Difference Between Z87 and Z87+? Z87 indicates that the product meets the applicable ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 requirements. Z87+ is used for eyewear that meets the applicable high-impact requirements. C