{"id":"F2017L01391","name":"Consumer Goods (Sunglasses and Fashion Spectacles) Safety Standard 2017","slug":"consumer-goods-sunglasses-and-fashion-spectacles-safety-standard-2017","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":144211,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2017L01391-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Part 1—Preliminary\n\n1 Name\n\nThis instrument is the Consumer Goods (Sunglasses and Fashion Spectacles) Safety Standard 2017.\n\n2 Commencement\n\nThis instrument commences the day after this instrument is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation.\n\n3 Authority\n\nThis instrument is made under sections 104 and 105 of the Australian Consumer Law.\n\nNote: The reference to the Australian Consumer Law is a reference to Schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 as it applies as a law of the Commonwealth, States and Territories: see section 140K of that Act and corresponding provisions of Acts of States and Territories applying that Schedule.\n\n4 Schedules\n\nEach instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.\n\n5 Definitions\n\n  In this instrument:\n\nAustralian standard means the Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS 1067.1:2016 Eye and face protection - sunglasses and fashion spectacles published by, or on behalf of, Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand, as in force immediately before the commencement of this instrument.\n\nNote : The Australian Standard could in 2017 be purchased from SAI Global’s website\n\n(https://www.saiglobal.com). The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission can  \nmake a copy of the standard available for viewing at one of its offices, subject to licensing\n\nconditions.\n\nsunglasses and fashion spectacles means:\n\n    spectacles comprising nominally afocal (plano power) filters mounted in a spectacle frame; or\n    individual nominally afocal (plano power) filters intended for use in sunglasses; or\n    rimless sunshields and one-piece visors; or\n    clip-on and slip-on type sunglasses; or\n    children’s sunglasses; or\n    fashion spectacles/light tint sunglasses;\n\n> but does not include:\n\n    prescription and readymade spectacles; or","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Safety standards","content":"## Part 2—Safety standards\n\n#### 6 Requirements for sunglasses and fashion spectacles before 1 July 2019\n\n  Before 1 July 2019, sunglasses and fashion spectacles must comply with:\n\n    the Consumer Product Safety Standard: Sunglasses and fashion spectacles (Consumer Protection Notice No. 13 of 2003), as in force immediately before the commencement of this instrument; or\n    the Australian standard as varied by section 8 of this instrument.\n\n> Note: The Consumer Product Safety Standard: Sunglasses and fashion spectacles could in 2017 be viewed on the Federal Register of Legislation website ([https://www.legislation.gov.au](https://www.legislation.gov.au)).\n\n  This section is repealed at the start of 1 July 2019.\n\n#### 7 Requirements for sunglasses and fashion spectacles on and after 1 July 2019\n\n  On and after 1 July 2019, the Australian standard as varied by section 8 of this instrument is declared to be a safety standard for sunglasses and fashion spectacles.\n\n#### 8 Variations to the Australian standard\n\n  For the purposes of this Part, the Australian Standard is varied by deleting the following:\n  (a) clause 1;\n  (b) clause 4.2;\n  (c) clause 4.3;\n  (d) clause 7.4;\n  (e) clause 7.5;\n  (f) clause 7.6;\n  (g) clause 8;\n  (h) clause 10;\n  (i) clause 12.1(c);\n  (j) clause 12.2(a);\n  (k) clause 12.2(c);\n  (l) clause 12.3.2;\n  (m) the NOTE to clause 13.1.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for sunglasses and fashion spectacles before 1 July 2019","content":"#### 6 Requirements for sunglasses and fashion spectacles before 1 July 2019\n\n  Before 1 July 2019, sunglasses and fashion spectacles must comply with:\n\n    the Consumer Product Safety Standard: Sunglasses and fashion spectacles (Consumer Protection Notice No. 13 of 2003), as in force immediately before the commencement of this instrument; or\n    the Australian standard as varied by section 8 of this instrument.\n\n> Note: The Consumer Product Safety Standard: Sunglasses and fashion spectacles could in 2017 be viewed on the Federal Register of Legislation website ([https://www.legislation.gov.au](https://www.legislation.gov.au)).\n\n  This section is repealed at the start of 1 July 2019.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements for sunglasses and fashion spectacles on and after 1 July 2019","content":"#### 7 Requirements for sunglasses and fashion spectacles on and after 1 July 2019\n\n  On and after 1 July 2019, the Australian standard as varied by section 8 of this instrument is declared to be a safety standard for sunglasses and fashion spectacles.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Variations to the Australian standard","content":"#### 8 Variations to the Australian standard\n\n  For the purposes of this Part, the Australian Standard is varied by deleting the following:\n  (a) clause 1;\n  (b) clause 4.2;\n  (c) clause 4.3;\n  (d) clause 7.4;\n  (e) clause 7.5;\n  (f) clause 7.6;\n  (g) clause 8;\n  (h) clause 10;\n  (i) clause 12.1(c);\n  (j) clause 12.2(a);\n  (k) clause 12.2(c);\n  (l) clause 12.3.2;\n  (m) the NOTE to clause 13.1.","sortOrder":4}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation maintains its original narrow scope focused specifically on sunglasses and fashion spectacles safety. The 2017 instrument updates the referenced technical standard from 2003 to 2016 and adds transitional arrangements, but does not expand beyond eye protection products into broader consumer goods categories."},"complexity_factors":["Incorporation by reference of external standard (AS/NZS 1067.1:2016) which is not reproduced in the instrument itself","13 specific deletions from the incorporated standard listed in section 8, requiring cross-referencing to understand the full requirements","Transitional provisions with a hard cut-off date (1 July 2019) creating two distinct compliance periods","Self-repealing provision (section 6) that removes the transitional option after the deadline","Technical definition of 'sunglasses and fashion spectacles' with 6 inclusions and 2 exclusions requiring careful product classification","Note regarding external document availability (SAI Global licensing) creating practical access barriers to the full standard text"],"plain_english_summary":"This law makes safety standards mandatory for sunglasses and fashion spectacles sold in Australia, requiring compliance with the updated AS/NZS 1067.1:2016 standard (with specific deletions) from 1 July 2019. Before that date, sellers could use the old 2003 standard or the 2016 standard.\n\nIt affects manufacturers, importers and retailers, and protects consumers by ensuring lenses block harmful UV—preventing a false sense of security from dark but unsafe lenses. Prescription and ready-made reading glasses are excluded."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The instrument alters the regulatory instruments governing sunglasses and fashion spectacles by (a) allowing temporary compliance with the 2003 Consumer Protection Notice until 1 July 2019 and then making the varied AS/NZS 1067.1:2016 the declared safety standard (s.6–7), and (b) changing the content of that Australian standard through specified deletions (s.8). The instrument also defines the covered goods and expressly excludes prescription and readymade spectacles (s.5), which narrows the class of regulated products as drafted."},"complexity_factors":["Dependence on an external, technical standard (AS/NZS 1067.1:2016) for the operative technical requirements — obliges regulated parties to obtain and interpret that standard (s.5).","The instrument varies the external standard by deleting multiple clauses, requiring cross‑reference to understand actual obligations (s.8).","Transitional regime allowing compliance with either the 2003 Consumer Protection Notice or the varied Australian standard until 1 July 2019, and repeal of the transitional provision at that date (s.6–7).","Detailed scope and exclusions in the definition of ‘sunglasses and fashion spectacles’ affect which products are regulated (s.5).","Enabling and enforcement structure references to the Australian Consumer Law (ss.104–105) introduce administrative and compliance oversight by ACL regulators (s.3).","Operational timing: commencement is the day after registration, with a fixed future switch date — requires calendar management by suppliers (s.2, s.6–7).","Duplicated/repeated text and deletion list formatting may increase interpretive overhead for users reading the instrument (s.8)."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument declares a safety standard for “sunglasses and fashion spectacles” under the Australian Consumer Law. It makes AS/NZS 1067.1:2016 the operative standard as varied by deleting specific clauses (see s.8) and phases out the 2003 Consumer Protection Notice so that from 1 July 2019 suppliers must meet the varied Australian standard (s.6–7).\n\nEffect: manufacturers, importers and retailers must supply goods that meet the declared standard (s.5–8); compliance costs fall on them and enforcement is under the ACL (s.3). The definition excludes prescription and readymade spectacles (s.5)."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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