The European Standard EN 1731:1997 with incorporation of its amendment A1:1997 has the status of a British Standard. This British Standard, having been prepared under the direction of the Health and Environment Sector Board, was published under the authority of the Standards Board and comes into effect on 15 February 1998. — 14 p. — ISBN: 0 580 27911 1.
This European Standard specifies materials, design, performance requirements, test methods and marking requirements for personal mesh eye protectors against mechanical and/or thermal hazards for industrial and non-industrial use.