Warnings
This is the brand new home of all the very latest sunglasses WARNINGS. Here you will find warnings for both kids sunglasses and also sunglasses standards.
Please do not take these warnings lightly. Most importantly this information will certainly help you prevent nasty eye diseases. That really can effect your kids. So please read this important information. Also many of these warnings are only reported here. Therefore we certainly do highly recommend you come back regularly. Just to see if any new warnings have been added.
We have also been advised that Idol Eyes Australia sunglasses are being falsely advertised on fake websites. Please be careful. You can find all the details below.
A list of the warnings on this page 📓⚠️
- Sunglasses, warnings 🕶️⚠️
- Sunglasses standards, warnings 🕶️📓⚠️
- Other warnings ⚠️
Sunglasses, warnings 🕶️⚠️
Dangerous kids sunglasses flooding the market – in all countries
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Unethical businesses have worked out a way to make totally crap lenses that certainly will harm your child’s eyesight. And definitely will lead to blindness. How did this happen? Especially when here in Australia we have the world’s very best sunglasses standard. Simple. The standard was written by ethical people who would never have thought that someone would want to harm children. Therefore no sunglasses standard in the world mentions or bans these relatively new extremely soft distorted lenses.
And today we are seeing many new mum and dad and unethical businesses world-wide. With no optical experience selling kids sunglasses with these really soft distorted polarized lenses. Actually in the optical industry they are called polarized film. Not a lens. As they more closely resemble the old fashion camera film.
Our testing (and testing by the authorities in the UK) reveals that 9 out of 10 sunglasses sold today will cause eye problems and blindness. Your kids are certainly at risk of permanent eye damage now. This is especially true if you already own these products or are about to unwittingly buy them. And don’t be fooled by price. We see this rubbish selling for $4.00 up to $100.00 or more.
I try to warn the Australian Standards Association
07/02/2025 Today, I made a personal visit to the Australian Standards Association at 20 Bridge Street, Sydney. In the hope of raising urgent concerns about the inadequacies in the current sunglasses standard-particularly those impacting children’s eye safety. I intended to speak directly with a representative to advocate for necessary amendments.
However, the experience was disheartening. The building was inaccessible to the public without a pass, and I was unable to engage with anyone in person. The lack of openness reinforced the difficulty of having critical consumer safety issues recognized. It is challenging to have these concerns acknowledged by those who set the standards.
12/02/2025 I contacted Professor Stephen Dain from the University of New South Wales today. He is one of the contributors to the development of the Australian sunglasses standard. He advised that the lenses in question may not comply with the mandatory Consumer Product Safety Standard (CPSS).
Professor Dain recommended that I raise the issue with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), given this potential non-compliance. The ACCC is responsible for enforcing the CPSS. I intend to do so. I hope that appropriate action will address what I believe is a serious risk to consumer safety.
4/4/2025 After persistent outreach, I received a response from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). While they were unable to meet in person, they offered to arrange a meeting via Microsoft Teams.
During the meeting, I presented evidence. That TAC polarized lenses may fail to meet the requirements of the mandatory Consumer Product Safety Standard for sunglasses. I explained the serious risk this non-compliance poses to eye health. This is particularly concerning for children, due to insufficient UV protection and poor lens quality.
I wait for two months after the meeting and still no reply
4/6/2025 After two months I decide to contact the ACCC to see how things are progressing.
5/6/25 ACCC response. We are still reviewing the TAC lenses matter and will send a more fulsome response in due course.
3/7/25 ACCC response. As part of our consideration of your concerns regarding TAC lenses, we did not commission testing of the lenses. In general we do not approve or test products for safety or compliance with mandatory standards. We have decided to take no further action. Compliance with the sunglasses standard is not a priority for us at the moment. There is no evidence of widespread consumer harm at this time. We have noted the details of your concerns which help inform when we next review the mandatory standard.
3/7/25 My response. I believe you do not fully understand the situation. Let me explain.
Professor Dain from the UNSW had a lot to do with the standard. He believes these TAC lenses do not pass the standard. As you are the authority who oversees that compliance is upheld. Surely it is your responsibility to make sure these lenses do pass the standard.
This is not a request from me or Professor Dain. We do not seek to have the standard changed unless these sunglasses lenses pass the standard. Then Professor Dain will take this matter to the Standards Australia for an amendment of the standard.
I am hopeful that a solution is imminent – But no.
14/7/25 ACCC response. We would like to meet with you again over Microsoft teams to clarify the information and reasoning in our correspondence.
16/07/25 Phone call from ACCC. I am told that the ACCC will not be testing these lenses. The ACCC is only concerned about products that kill or cause serious harm. Sunglasses causing vision loss do not fall into that category.
17/07/25 My response. I am now forced to think about how to warn Australian parents. Parents worldwide should also be alerted. Purchasing children’s sunglasses in all countries carries serious risks.
It has become evident after raising concerns with the appropriate regulatory bodies. Neither the ACCC nor any other authority is currently ensuring compliance with the mandatory sunglasses standard. In fact, the responsibility appears to rest entirely with importers – who are clearly not conducting adequate testing.
Here is an easy way to check your kids sunglasses
If you are thinking about buying sunglasses for your child, please take a moment to review our “12 Critical Points to Check Kids’ Sunglasses.” If you already have a pair, consider checking these points as well.
These checks can help ensure the product offers the protection your child needs and deserves. Scroll down a little further on this page to find the full guide.
Major warning to parents over illegal sunglasses sold in UK. Note this is happening in all countries
A third of the kids’ sunglasses bought from online marketplaces do not provide the required eye protection. These websites include Amazon, AliExpress, eBay, and Temu. These sunglasses are unsafe for children to wear, new research revealed.
This can cause major eye problems for children later in life.
Consumer watchdog in the UK. Which? bought 20 pairs of sunglasses from six online marketplaces.
It then put them through standard lab-based tests. It stated that “UV test and compliance failures combined mean that none of the 20 pairs of sunglasses we tested from online marketplaces can be sold legally in the UK“.
The watchdog discovered two pairs let through too much ultraviolet light (UV), which could damage a child’s eyes.
On five pairs – including one with dangerously low UV protection – the watchdog found issues. There were significant differences between the amount of protection provided by one lens compared to the other.
On its website, Which? reported: “Good glasses have the same level of protection across both lenses.
And all the kids’ sunglasses bought from marketplaces were missing key information. They lacked the labels and markings required for legal sale in the UK.
Warnings, Chinese junk sunglasses
Chinese made products for young children is extremely concerning for the following reason. Unfortunately China’s record on baby products is appalling. Including laced baby formula which lead to disfigurement and death. Our comprehensive testing on Chinese made kids sunglasses. Shows that the majority do not pass the compulsory standards. Our testing has also revealed that many kids sunglasses use inferior quality materials. Some even coated with lead based paints. If you do not won’t your child to end up blind or worse. Then you certainly should avoid these extremely dangerous sunglasses.
Are you aware that a staggering 90% of kids sunglasses come from China. The brands include Cancer Council, Roshambo, Gummy Sunnies, Flexi Sunnies, Leosun and BukiBaby. They also include Izipizi, Goeth & Co, Henrays, Fox Baby & Co, and Babiators. Teeny Cherubs, Lummi Bunny, Sunnyo, Black Ice, and Speckles are also on the list. Additionally, there are Sunnies, Sojos, VideMundi, Babieojo, Koolsun, Bprotectedstore, and many, many more.
And certainly do not be fouled by some of these companies unethical marketing tactics. Stating they come from Italy, Europe. We certainly do know the important part, the lenses are absolute rubbish from China. The inferior quality of these lenses is the worst we have ever seen since we started in 1950. Our testing shows that these inferior Chinese kids sunglasses will harm your children’s eyesight. Leading to certain blindness.
Warnings, Chinese junk polarized sunglasses
Some brands even state they have polarized lenses. But on close inspection they are the softest TAC polarized lenses. That are distorted and certainly will cause blindness. You can read all about these junk lenses here: The Reliable Truth, Polarized Lenses The Good And The Bad. We have even included a name and shame list of companies harming kids eyes. Are you harming your kids eyes. Please check the list.
It’s clear that these companies are only concerned with making a profit. At the expense of your child’s eyesight. If you already own some of this rubbish please stop using them. Have some compassion for your child’s eyesight. And please warn your family and friends as well.
If you need any help or want to know if a certain brand is OK then please contact us: info@idoleyes.com.au Or simply use the following sunglasses checker.
12 critical points to check kids sunglasses 🕶️💯👍
Before you purchase sunglasses for your precious little one, please make sure you ask the brand directly the following questions. Alternatively all the answers should be included with the sunglasses. Unless they have something to hide. Simply use this checklist. Check if your kids’ sunglasses or the sunglasses you are about to buy will harm or help. It’s totally free to download and use. Note: This 12 critical points sunglasses checker always remains the copyright property of Idol Eyes Australia.
Dangerous sunglasses in New Zealand ⚠️🕶️
Consumer NZ has called for regulation of New Zealand’s sunglasses market. Regulation is also supported by the New Zealand Association of Optometrists. And the Cancer Society of New Zealand.
The call comes following the laboratory testing of 50 pairs of sunglasses sold in New Zealand. And tested against Australia’s Consumer Goods (Sunglasses and Fashion Spectacles) Safety Standard 2017. The tests found that just 29 pairs met all the requirements.
Please be extremely careful when buying baby and kids sunglasses. Both here in Australia and overseas. Unfortunately not all sunglasses save sight. And some will cause more harm than good. There is certainly a growing trend for mum and dad businesses. To buy really junk sunglasses from China. And then lie to you about where they really come from.
In Australia, all sunglasses sold must comply with the Safety Standard 2017. But, in New Zealand there are no such requirements.
Many of the products they tested claimed to comply with the Australian standard. Others claimed to meet less stringent standards. Such as those in the EU or US – or meet no standard at all.
Only three of nine pairs bought from discount stores passed all tests. Consumer NZ reported similar findings for sunglasses purchased from AliExpress and Amazon. Both of which “failed a technical test”.
So, please be careful.
Note: Even thou we have strict standards in Australia we also see these problems. And these problems also exists in nearly all countries.
Many flower or petal sunglasses do not comply with world sunglasses standards 🕶️👎
Idol Eyes Australia first released this breaking news story.
These flower sunglasses have recently become popular and may look cute. But are you aware that most flower or petal sunglasses have no UV protection. Therefore these glasses are extremely dangerous to your child’s eyes. And will lead to eye problems and blindness. We certainly know that your child deserves better.
Firstly these sunglasses use low quality lenses. That truly do distort vision, colour and clarity. Secondly, many of these sunnies have crystal coloured frames. That also transmit dangerous UV from the sides. Subsequently this causes the UV rays to enter into the equatorial (germinative) area of the eyes lens. The germinative area is were new cells form to grow a healthy lens. Any damage to this area certainly will prevent the normal growth of the lens. Causing serious eye problems. So this is a real problem.
So please avoid these junk sunnies. As your children do not deserve to end up blind. Just because you thought it looked cute. Don’t do it.
Warnings, product safety recalls
Australia – ACCC Product safety recalls
When you are finished reading our warnings on this page. We certainly do suggest you to check out the latest ACCC sunglasses recalls here. (But please be aware they are currently not doing any testing). So, it is buyer beware.
USA – Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls
When you are finished reading our warnings on this page. We certainly do suggest you to check out the latest CPSC sunglasses recalls here.
EU – Safety Gate: the EU rapid alert system recalls
When you are finished reading our warnings on this page. We certainly do suggest you to check out the latest EU sunglasses recalls here.
Sunglasses standards, warnings 🕶️📓⚠️
Some European brands of children’s sunglasses with category # 4 lenses can cause blindness 🕶️🇪🇺👎
Idol Eyes Australia was the first to release this breaking news story.
*This does not affect Idol Eyes Australia sunglasses.*
The European sunglasses standard EN ISO 12312-1:2013+A1:2015 has a major error. Within the EN standard section 11.2. It specifies that cat # 4 very dark special purpose sunglasses. Do indeed need Temporal Protective Requirements or (side shields). Note that these sunglasses are designed only for skiing or mountaineering. These sunglasses are not made for general purpose everyday use.
Within this standard. Adult’s sunglasses with cat #4 lenses do have all of the sizes and positioning of the side shields mentioned. But for some unknown reason children’s sunglasses with cat #4 lenses have the following note added. “Children benefit from sunglasses with temporal protection. But in the absence of data, no dimensions are published in this edition of the standard.” Some European brands have misinterpreted this. To mean that children’s sunglasses with cat # 4 lenses, the temporal or side shields are not required. This is totally wrong.
So what is the problem? Because these lenses are really dark they only allow between 3% and 8% of light to pass. This therefore causes the pupil to dilate or open. And as these sunglasses have no side shields. This allows the UV radiation to enter from the side into a wide open eye causing blindness.
Many companies, retailers and baby product review websites. With no optical knowledge do promote these dangerous sunglasses for profit. Please do not buy these sunglasses. And immediately stop using them if you do own some. And never use these on the snow. Please read our blog: The Reliable Truth, Dangerous Kids Sunglasses Do Cause blindness.
Be careful or simply do not buy baby and kids sunglasses with the EU and USA standards 🕶️🇪🇺 🇺🇸👎
Please don’t take this warning lightly. Sunglasses made to these two standards. Certainly will cause damage to all children’s eyes. Especially young kids between 0 and 10 years old.
Warnings
Both the EU and USA sunglasses standards. Incorrectly classify UV radiation from 100Nm to 380Nm. The correct UV range is 100Nm to 400Nm.
The world’s very first sunglasses standard was written in Australia. Then sometime later both the EU and USA copied the Australian standard. But with one minor change. They both thought that as the sun is not as strong in their countries as it is in Australia. They should downgraded the UV from 400Nm to 380Nm. So both standards neglect 20Nm of harmful UV rays.
The problem
This missing 20Nm of harmful UV radiation was OK. Until Idol Eyes Australia made the world’s first baby sunglasses in 1987. Why? Because babies eyes do transmit some harmful UV all the way to the retina. It subsequently became necessary to eliminate all UV radiation. You can read all about this in our blog, The Reliable Truth, How UV damages eyes.
The problem is sunglasses lenses are dark. And this causes the child’s pupil to dilate or open when being worn. And as such this allows the harmful 20Nm of UV to enter an open eye. We know this will cause long term damage and blindness. So, if you truly care about your child. Please avoid both the EU and USA standards when buying baby or small kids sunglasses. And if you think UV400 stickers fixed this problem. It did not. Read the warning below. “The lies about UV400 lens stickers and why you should avoid them”.
The lies about UV400 lens stickers and why you should avoid them
Idol Eyes Australia first released this breaking news story.
Firstly, not one world sunglasses standard. Mentions or defines the use of UV400 lens stickers. So UV400 has no meaning or true definition within any sunglasses standards. Subsequently sunglasses labelled with these UV400 stickers are not tested for UV400.
Some brands that use these stickers write. “sunglasses labeled UV 400 provide nearly, almost or close to 100% protection“. Really, what does this truly mean? Our testing shows that many sunglasses labelled with these non-compliant stickers. Have no where near 100% UV protection. And the majority of EU and USA brands. Only cut up to 380Nm and that missing 20Nm will cause blindness in babies and children. So this is a lie and you definitely should not trust these stickers. These stickers are only there to trick you.
If these businesses know that UV400 stickers are not a part of any world sunglasses standards. Why are they trying to trick you, let me tell you “MONEY“. And importantly what type of quality is the frame or the rest of these sunglasses. We highly recommend you to avoid all sunglasses with these tricky UV400 stickers. Typically these stickers are mainly found on junk brands. That only care about making a profit. And absolutely have no concern about you or your child’s eye health. There are plenty of brands available that will not try to trick you.
Other warnings ⚠️
Fake websites are advertising Idol Eyes Australia sunglasses, be careful
Please be aware that some illegitimate websites are advertising our sunglasses. These websites either have no stock or fake copies. If you are unsure if these are our legitimate overseas distributors then do contact us for help. Please do not lose or waste your money.