About
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Secretariat: DIN (Germany)Committee Manager:
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Chairperson (until end 2026):Mr Dipl.-Phys Timo Kratzer
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ISO Technical Programme Manager [TPM]:ISO Editorial Manager [EM]:
- Creation date: 1981
Scope
Standardization of terminology, requirements and test methods for ophthalmic instruments, spectacle lenses, spectacle frames, contact lenses, optical and non-optical ophthalmic implants, as well as relevant coatings, components, care products and accessories.
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This committee contributes with 107 standards to the following Sustainable Development Goals:
Joint working groups under the responsibility of another committee
| Reference | Title |
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| ISO/TC 94/SC 6/JWG 2 | Short wavelength visible radiation and the eye |
Liaison Committees to ISO/TC 172/SC 7
The committees below can access the documents of ISO/TC 172/SC 7:
| Reference | Title | ISO/IEC |
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| IEC/TC 62 | Medical equipment, software, and systems | IEC |
| ISO/TC 94/SC 6 | Eye and face protection | ISO |
| ISO/TC 172/SC 5 | Microscopes and endoscopes | ISO |
| ISO/TC 210 | Quality management and corresponding general aspects for products with a health purpose including medical devices | ISO |
Liaison Committees from ISO/TC 172/SC 7
ISO/TC 172/SC 7 can access the documents of the committees below:
| Reference | Title | ISO/IEC |
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| ISO/TC 94/SC 6 | Eye and face protection | ISO |
| ISO/TC 194 | Biological and clinical evaluation of medical devices | ISO |
| ISO/TC 210 | Quality management and corresponding general aspects for products with a health purpose including medical devices | ISO |
Organizations in liaison (Category A and B)
| Acronym | Title | Category |
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| OIML | International Organization of Legal Metrology | A |
| Date | Month | Location | TC/SC | Note |
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| 8-12 | June 2026 | Milano (Italy) | ISO/TC 172/SC 7 |
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ISO/TC 172/SC 7 - Secretariat
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