The FDA regulates eyewear, particularly prescription glasses and contact lenses, as medical devices, requiring manufacturers to comply with quality standards, premarket notification (510(k)), and good manufacturing practices to ensure safety and effectiveness for consumers, and labeling requirements are enforced for transparency and proper usage [Updated Regularly]. US Specific context and policy .gov source: [https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/how-study-and-market-your-device]. Note, policies frequently change and should be validated on the FDA website. This is a summarization of a very large body of regulatory items from the FDA related to medical devices and eyewear specifically.

The FTC enforces truth-in-advertising rules, requiring eyewear companies to ensure that all marketing claims are truthful, substantiated, and not deceptive. This includes claims related to vision correction, UV protection, and lens materials. The FTC also monitors endorsements and testimonials to ensure they reflect genuine experiences [Continuously Updated]. US Specific Context:. gov source [https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/topics/truth-advertising]. Note, policies frequently change and should be validated on the FTC website. This is a summarization of a very large body of regulatory items from the FTC related to marketing and advertising.

The CCPA grants California residents certain rights regarding their personal data, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information, impacting how eyewear companies collect, use, and share customer data [Effective since 2020, amended regularly]. US Specific context and policy .gov source: [https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpa]. Note, policies frequently change and should be validated on the California AG website. This is a summarization of a very large body of regulatory items from the CA AG related to privacy.