Zenobia Chan

Zenobia Chan

Zenobia Chan is PEL's General Manager, and has been working in the eyewear industry for over 17 years. She has been involved in the entire supply chain from research and development, to order fulfillment, quality management, auditing and product compliance. She established PEL from scratch and is an annual seminar speaker at the MIDO and Hong Kong Optical Fair.

Recent Posts

Transitioning from EN166 to EN ISO 16321-1: What You Should Know

Posted by Zenobia Chan on 5 June 2024
The primary standard for eye protection in Europe, EN 166:2001, has been the norm for certification for over 20 years without any changes since its publication in 2001. This standard is still ....

Topics: Eyewear Manufacturing

Ensuring Durability and Eco-Friendliness: A Guide to Sustainable Sunglasses Testing

Posted by Zenobia Chan on 4 June 2024
In the eyewear industry, traditional manufacturing processes involving metal and cellulose acetate are facing scrutiny as approximately 80% of the plastic used is discarded. This inefficiency is ....

Topics: Eyewear Manufacturing

RSL Testing for Eyewear Products

Posted by Zenobia Chan on 3 June 2024
With PEL’s experience in eyewear testing, we have conducted RSL (restricted substance list) testing numerous times. With RSL testing, manufacturers who want to be reliable must understand how it ....

6 Things You Need To Know About Safely Making Kids Eyewear

Posted by Zenobia Chan on 1 June 2024
Making products for children isn’t easy in any industry. There are many things to consider, and safety is at the top of the priority list. The same can be said for kids eyewear. While many companies ....

Topics: Eyewear Manufacturing

LDPE Plastic, Recycled Bottles and More: Sustainable Glasses Materials

Posted by Zenobia Chan on 31 May 2024
The eyewear industry is at the forefront of integrating sustainability into its products, reflecting a growing commitment to environmental responsibility. Traditional materials are replaced with ....

Topics: Eyewear Manufacturing

A Guide to Manufacturing Recycled Eyeglasses

Posted by Zenobia Chan on 29 May 2024
Eyeglass companies like Sea2See Eyewear and Solo Eyewear are leading the eco-movement with recycled eyeglasses, and they've seen significant positive feedback from customers. Seeing these successes, ....

Topics: Eyewear Manufacturing

The Safety Glasses Requirements You Should Follow

Posted by Zenobia Chan on 29 May 2024
Would you risk the safety of your or your family’s eyesight? Safety glasses can mean the difference between losing one's eyesight or clear vision for the rest of your life. If you wouldn’t risk your ....

Topics: Eyewear Manufacturing

ANSI Z80.3: The Essential Guide to Eyewear Standards

Posted by Zenobia Chan on 23 May 2024
The ANSI Z80.3 eyewear standard is designed for manufacturers and consumers of nonprescription sunglasses. This standard outlines refractive properties, transmittance properties, and physical and ....

Topics: Eyewear Manufacturing