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UL Solutions and Eyesafe Advance Blue Light Protection Standards

In a move to enhance blue light protection and improve display safety, Eyesafe, a leader in blue light management solutions, announced the introduction of the Eyesafe® Display Requirements 3.0 and Eyesafe® Accessory Requirements 3.0 at the CES 2025. The launch highlights a collaborative effort with UL Solutions, which aims to provide science-backed verification methods for blue light emission claims.

The Importance of Blue Light Protection

As we spend more time in front of digital screens, concerns about blue light exposure become increasingly significant. Excessive exposure to blue light can lead to eye strain, discomfort, and even impacts sleep quality by disrupting circadian rhythms. Dr. Ralph Chu emphasizes that minimizing blue light particularly in specific wavelengths is crucial for maintaining visual comfort and healthy sleep patterns.

Key Features of the New Requirements

The Eyesafe® Display Requirements 3.0 focus on critical criteria such as blue light toxicity, circadian stimulus, color performance, and more. This systematic approach allows for a thorough evaluation of a product’s capability to reduce harmful blue light emissions while ensuring that displays maintain vivid colors.

1. Radiance Protection Factor (RPF): This measure evaluates a product’s capability to filter out blue light hazardous to the eyes, specifically within the 435-440 nanometer range. A score of 35 or higher is necessary for marketing claim validation.
2. Circadian Protection Factor (CPF): Aimed at blue light preventing sleep disruption in the 480-500 nanometer range, a score of 35 is also required for this factor.
3. Color Performance: This assesses how accurately and vividly the display reproduces colors, essential for an optimal viewing experience.

The Eyesafe® Accessory Requirements 3.0 complement these standards by providing directives tailored to specific display technologies like LCD/LED and OLED. Each type has distinct methodologies for assessing blue light efficacy and ensuring quality color performance while filtering blue light.

Innovative Technologies & User Benefits

To coincide with the new requirements, Eyesafe unveiled its advanced Eyesafe® CPF60 technology for mobile screen filters, designed specifically to address blue light in the critical 480-500 nanometer range. A study conducted by SleepScore Labs found that uses of the Eyesafe CPF60 technology reported significant improvements:

• - 79% of respondents noted better sleep quality.
• - 76% felt more refreshed after waking.
• - 89% saw a decrease in eye strain.

The technology not only enhances comfort but can also translate into productivity, with users reporting a 32% increase in their efficiency.

The Eyesafe display and accessory guidelines present a significant advancement in addressing potential blue light hazards. These standards and technologies equip manufacturers with the necessary tools to ensure consumer safety while delivering visually appealing products. UL Solutions will certify those products that meet these stringent guidelines with a Marketing Claim Verification Mark, helping consumers make informed decisions about their screen protection and display products.

For further information and guidelines, interested consumers and manufacturers can visit Eyesafe's website. This collaboration not only fortifies industry standards but also reflects a commitment to consumer well-being in the increasingly digital world we inhabit.

About Eyesafe

Eyesafe Inc. stands as the premier provider in blue light management, encompassing display standards, certification, and accessory solutions, working with notable brands like Dell, HP, and Lenovo. The organization is recognized for its rapid growth and innovative approaches to eye health.