Spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective or other

CPC v2.1 Code: 48312

About spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective or other

cpc code 48312 covers a diverse range of optical products, including spectacles, goggles, and other corrective, protective, or specialized eyewear. This industry plays a crucial role in safeguarding vision, enhancing performance, and protecting individuals in various occupational and recreational settings. As a key component of the broader optical goods manufacturing sector, the products under this code contribute significantly to the overall health and well-being of the population, as well as supporting a wide range of industries that rely on specialized eyewear.

Production process

The production of spectacles, goggles, and related eyewear typically involves a multi-step process. This includes the fabrication of frames, the cutting and shaping of lenses, and the assembly of the final product. Manufacturers may utilize a combination of manual and automated techniques, depending on the complexity of the design and the desired level of customization. Advanced technologies, such as computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-numerical control (CNC) machining, have streamlined the production process, allowing for greater efficiency and precision.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of spectacles, goggles, and related eyewear include a variety of raw materials, such as plastics, metals, and specialized optical materials for the lenses. Manufacturers may also rely on specialized machinery and equipment, including lens grinding and polishing machines, frame bending tools, and assembly workstations. Additionally, skilled labor, including opticians, lens technicians, and product designers, are essential for the successful production and quality control of these products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of cpc code 48312 are spectacles, goggles, and other corrective, protective, or specialized eyewear. These products are consumed by a wide range of industries and individuals, including 46420 Retail sale of medical and orthopaedic goods, 46900 Non-specialised wholesale trade, and 86900 Other human health activities. The eyewear produced under this code can serve a variety of purposes, such as vision correction, eye protection in industrial or recreational settings, and specialized applications like sports or occupational safety.

Family tree for spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective or other

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4'>4: Metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48'>48: Medical appliances, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/483'>483: Optical instruments and photographic equipment, and parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4831'>4831: Optical instruments</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48312'>48312: Spectacles, goggles and the like, corrective, protective or other</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48311'>48311: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables (except those made up of individually sheathed fibres); sheets and plates of polarizing material; lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements (except of glass not optically worked), whether or not mounted, other than for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48313'>48313: Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48314'>48314: Binoculars, monoculars and other optical telescopes; other astronomical instruments, except instruments for radio-astronomy; compound optical microscopes</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48315'>48315: Liquid crystal devices n.e.c.; lasers, except laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments n.e.c.</a>"]

    

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