Overview
- The DGCCRF has started inspections of manufacturers and sellers and has publicly warned shoppers about unsafe or non‑compliant eclipse glasses ahead of the 12 August solar eclipse.
- Medical experts and the Association française d'astronomie say looking at the Sun without proper filters can cause irreversible retinal injury and recommend only ISO12312‑2:2015‑certified eyewear.
- Authorities tell buyers to check for a valid CE mark, visible manufacturer or importer contact details, clear instructions, and to reject scratched or damaged lenses.
- Officials and journalists report rising demand has attracted opportunistic sellers and could create local shortages, which is why regulators are stepping up controls to keep dangerous products off the market.
- Timing analyses show the eclipse peaks well before the 21:00 Supercup kickoff in Vienna so the match is unlikely to be operationally affected, but the public should still follow safety advice when viewing the Sun.