Objectives
Driving innovation
Our companies rely on high technical innovation to develop top-quality products that meet consumers' expectations for vision and design. We actively advocate for European Institutions to create an optimal environment for the growth of our industrial companies and the promotion of our values.
Goals
- To defend and promote the interests of the industry
- To act on behalf of all existing European Associations
- To represent the European Optical Industry at the European Commission and Parliament
- To represent the European Optical Industry with other regional Optical Associations
Actions and topics
- To develop and promote quality in the market, by acting on industry norms, EU Directives and Regulations (Medical Devices, Driving License,…), CE marking, Made In, Internet
- To improve quality of life and eye health in Europe, by raising public awareness of the importance of eye examinations and UV protection
- To promote regular "vision days" and organize professional advertising campaigns that emphasize the importance of maintaining good vision for overall well-being
Medical Devices Regulation
Regulation (EU) 2017/745 was ruled by the European Parliament and of the Council on April 5, 2017. It aims to regulate on the clinical investigation and sale of medical devices for human use. MDR came into force on May 15, 2017.