Novacel Optical
French manufacturer of prescription ophthalmic lenses operating one of Europe's large modern lens…
French manufacturer of prescription ophthalmic lenses operating one of Europe's large modern lens labs, serving markets in France, Belgium and Switzerland.
- Type
- Manufacturer
- Location
- Chateau-Thierry, France
- Founded
- 1958
- Website
- novacel-optical.com
- Categories
- Eyewear & Sunglasses, Medical & Healthcare Supplies
- Markets
- France, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Germany
Verified facts
- web-presence-since (green), checked 2026-08-21 Internet Archive (Wayback)
- facility-registered (green), checked 2026-08-01 INSEE SIRENE (Registre national des entreprises)
- registry-id-verified (green), checked 2026-08-20 SIREN published in the company's own legal notice, confirmed in the French business register
- domain-registered (green), checked 2026-08-20 Domain registry record
Claimed certifications
- ISO 9001, Quality Management IAF CertSearch
- ISO 13485, Medical Devices Quality IAF CertSearch
Import rules for these goods
- Medical devices sold in the EU must carry CE marking under the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745, with a conformity assessment matched to the device risk class. European Commission (MDR)
- For the US market, the maker must have an FDA device establishment registration and product listing; most instruments also need 510(k) premarket clearance. US FDA (devices)
- Sunglasses and protective eyewear are personal protective equipment in the EU: CE marking under Regulation (EU) 2016/425 is required. European Commission (PPE)