Global Seal of Acceptance
This programme confirms that certain ophthalmic-related products conform to established, recognised and accepted standards or, when established, recognised and accepted standards do not exist or do not fully meet the requirements of the Global Commission on Ophthalmic Standards (GCOS), it is determined that a product meets specifications developed and adopted by GCOS.
An impartial evaluation of products will inform consumers that the products prescribed or purchased meet minimum standards or specifications; assist practitioners in selecting products or equipment for use in their practices; and permit manufacturers to represent that their products have been independently determined to meet certain standards or specifications.
GCOS currently evaluates products in two categories:
1. Ultraviolet Aborbing Lenses
2. Ultraviolet Absorbing Contact Lenses
For further information please contact the WCO Secretariat enquiries@worldoptometry.org.
