13.120 - Domestic safety
ICS 13.120 Details
Domestic safety
Sicherheit im Haushalt
Sécurité domestique
Varnost na domu
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ICS 13.120 is a classification code in the International Classification for Standards (ICS) system. It covers "Domestic safety". The ICS is a hierarchical classification system used to organize international, regional, and national standards, facilitating the search and identification of standards across different fields.
There are 1524 standards classified under ICS 13.120 (Domestic safety). These standards are published by international and regional standardization bodies including ISO, IEC, CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI.
The International Classification for Standards (ICS) is a hierarchical classification system maintained by ISO to organize standards and related documents. It uses a three-level structure with field (2 digits), group (3 digits), and sub-group (2 digits) codes. The ICS helps users find standards by subject area and enables statistical analysis of standards development activities.
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This European Standard deals with the safety of electric vaporizers for household and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances
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This European Standard deals with the safety of electric ondol-mattresses for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. This standard also applies to control units supplied with the appliance
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This European Standard deals with the safety of electric ondol-mattresses for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. This standard also applies to control units supplied with the appliance
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This European Standard deals with the safety of electric vaporizers for household and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances
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This European Standard deals with the safety of electric water-bed heaters and their associated control units, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V, including direct current (DC) supplied appliances.
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This European Standard deals with the safety of electric water-bed heaters and their associated control units, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V, including direct current (DC) supplied appliances.
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This European Standard deals with the safety of electric ondol-mattresses for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. This standard also applies to control units supplied with the appliance
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This European Standard deals with the safety of electric ondol-mattresses for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. This standard also applies to control units supplied with the appliance
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This European Standard deals with the safety of electric vaporizers for household and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances
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This European Standard deals with the safety of electric vaporizers for household and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances
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This standard is a product family standard dealing with safety after repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing of an appliance already placed on the market and subsequent safety testing of appliances within the scope of IEC TC 61 and its subcommittees. This document takes precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject. When a Part 2 of the IEC TS 63457-2 series does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with in this document, this document applies. All tests included in this document are conducted by a qualified person or by a supervised technician for specified activities. The concept of upgrade of an appliance and use of reused components are addressed in informative Annex A and informative Annex B. Additional requirements for upgrade apply as given in informative Annex B. Inspection and test documentation are prepared, for example, according to informative Annex C. Furthermore, a guidance on preparing a service manual by the manufacturer or remanufacturer is given in Annex D.
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IEC 60335-2-16:2022 deals with the safety of electric food waste disposers for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but that nevertheless possibly pose a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account
– persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
Attention is drawn to the fact that
– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary;
– in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities, leading to restriction of or prohibition of the installation of food waste disposers.
This standard does not apply to
– portable food waste disposers;
– food waste disposers of the incinerator type;
– appliances intended exclusively for industrial or commercial purposes;
– appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).
This sixth edition cancels and replaces the fifth edition published in 2002, Amendment 1:2008 and Amendment 2:2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) some notes have been converted to normative text (Clause 1, 22.104);
c) addition of temperature rise limits for accessible surface (Clause 11).
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) of that standard.
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This standard is a product family standard dealing with safety after repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing of an appliance already placed on the market and subsequent safety testing of appliances within the scope of IEC TC 61 and its subcommittees. This document takes precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject. When a Part 2 of the IEC TS 63457-2 series does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with in this document, this document applies. All tests included in this document are conducted by a qualified person or by a supervised technician for specified activities. The concept of upgrade of an appliance and use of reused components are addressed in informative Annex A and informative Annex B. Additional requirements for upgrade apply as given in informative Annex B. Inspection and test documentation are prepared, for example, according to informative Annex C. Furthermore, a guidance on preparing a service manual by the manufacturer or remanufacturer is given in Annex D.
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IEC 60335-2-2:2026 deals with the safety of electric vacuum cleaners and water suction cleaning appliances for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single phase (AC) supplied appliances, direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances and 480 V for multi-phase centrally-sited vacuum cleaners. This standard also applies to vacuum cleaners for animal grooming, centrally-sited vacuum cleaners, and automatic battery-operated cleaners.
This standard also applies to spray extraction appliances in which
– the pressure of the employed liquid solution does not exceed 2,5 MPa;
– the product of the pressure (in MPa) and the flow of liquid solution (in litres per minute) do not exceed 100; and
– the temperature of the liquid solution at the spray nozzle outlet does not exceed 60 °C.
This standard also applies to vacuum cleaners and water suction cleaning appliances provided with a blowing function or inflating function.
This standard also applies to motorized cleaning heads and current-carrying hoses associated with a particular vacuum cleaner or water suction cleaning appliance.
Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless can be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laypersons in shops and other premises for normal housekeeping purposes, are within the scope of this standard.
Examples of appliances for household use are appliances for typical housekeeping functions used in the household environment that can also be used by non-expert users for typical intermittent housekeeping functions:
– in shops, schools and other similar working environments;
– in farm houses;
– by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
– in bed and breakfast type environments.
Household environments include the dwelling and its associated buildings, the garden, etc.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account
– persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
Attention is drawn to the fact that
– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary;
– in many countries, additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities.
This standard does not apply to
– appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes;
– appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);
– wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-69);
– floor treatment and wet scrubbing machines, including rug shampooers, for household and similar use (IEC 60335-2-10);
– hand-held mains-operated garden blowers, vacuums and blower vacuums (IEC 60335 2 100, IEC 62841-4-6);
– spray extraction machines for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-68);
– high-pressure cleaners and steam cleaners (with a rated pressure not less than 2,5 MPa) (IEC 60335-2-79);
– appliances having vacuum-pressure functions for skin care (IEC 60335-2-115).
This eighth edition cancels and replaces the seventh edition published in 2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
– alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020;
– conversion of some notes to normative text (Clause 1);
– addition of multi-phase central vacuum cleaners to the scope (Clause 1);
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IEC 603352-120:2024 deals with the safety of appliances for generation of directly inhalable aerosols, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances, and other appliances including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.
Examples of the appliances that are within the scope of this standard are:
- vapour and aerosol appliances;
- personal vaping appliances with or without nicotine;
- electronic cigarettes;
- electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS);
- electronic non-nicotine delivery systems (ENNDS);
- electronic tobacco heating appliances for heated tobacco products.
This standard does not apply to:
- medical ventilators,
- humidifiers (IEC 60335-2-98).
These requirements do not cover the consumables, such as e-liquids and other inhaled aerosol substances, wicks, and other particulate matter inhaled during use, nor do they cover substances in the emissions from the operation of the appliances. For example, heavy metal emissions in the aerosol and environmental exposure are not covered by this standard. These requirements do not consider the physiological effects of any consumable used with the appliances. This International Standard does not cover requirements or prohibitions of the labelling, packaging and contents of nicotine-containing or nicotine-consuming products that are strictly regulated by law of the relevant jurisdiction.
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IEC 60335-2-109:2023 deals with the safety of UV radiation water treatment appliances for household and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. Appliances not intended for normal household use but that nevertheless can be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops and in light industry and farms, are within the scope of this standard.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account
- persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
- children playing with the appliance.
Attention is drawn to the fact that
- for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary;
- in many countries, additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.
This standard does not apply to
- pumps (IEC 60335-2-41);
- luminaires for aquariums (IEC 60598-2-11);
- luminaires for swimming pools and similar applications (IEC 60598-2-18);
- appliances intended exclusively for professional use;
- appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2010, Amendment 1:2013 and Amendment 2:2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) modification or conversion of some notes to normative text (Clause 1, 6.2, 22.102);
c) introduction of IEC 60417 symbol for maximum operating depth (7.1, 7.6, 7.12.1);
d) addition of external accessible surface temperature limits (11.3, 11.8);
e) clarification of requirements for remote operation (22.40, 22.49, 22.51);
f) the requirements to emit harmful radiation are deleted, because they are covered in Part 1 (Clause 32).
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) of that standard.
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IEC 63458-3:2026 contains safety-related requirements for spraying devices for high pressure water jet units with drives of all kinds (e.g. electric motor, internal combustion engine, air and hydraulic) in which pumps are used to generate pressure. This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events arising during assembly, erection, operation and servicing relevant to spraying devices for high pressure water jet units, when they are used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer. All references to spraying devices for high pressure water jet units within this document include machines for one or more of the following industrial applications:
– cleaning;
– surface preparation;
– material removal;
– readjustment of concrete;
– cutting.
This document applies to spraying devices for mobile and fixed high pressure water jet units, in which the water pressure is generated by a pressure generator/pump and in which the maximum allowable working pressure is more than the upper limit fixed in the scope of IEC 60335-2-79 (35 MPa is currently the upper limit for machines covered by IEC 60335-2-79).
This document does not cover:
– high pressure cleaners which are dealt with in IEC 60335-2-54;
– additional hazards due to the incorporation of high pressure water jet units into other process-technology machines;
– specific hazards associated with explosive atmospheres, use on ships or ambient temperatures outside the range 5 °C to 40 °C;
– hazards due to the nature of liquids used for jetting, other than that due to pressure;
– hazards associated with the drives or specific hazards due to any heat generation function. However, the hazards due to high temperatures of touchable surfaces are dealt with;
– high pressure water jet units which are manufactured before the date of its publication as IEC;
– high pressure water jet hoses which are covered by IEC 63458-2.
Tests according to this document are type tests unless they relate to routine (informative) tests to be carried out during series manufacture.
Compliance with IEC 63458-1, IEC 63458-2 and IEC 63458-3 provide the full requirements for high pressure water jet machines.
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IEC 63458-1:2026 contains safety-related requirements for high pressure water jet units with drives of all kinds (e.g. electric motor, internal combustion engine, air and hydraulic) in which pumps are used to generate pressure. This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events arising during assembly, erection, operation and servicing relevant to high pressure water jet units, when they are used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer. All references to high pressure water jet units within this document include machines for one or more of the following industrial applications:
– cleaning;
– surface preparation;
– material removal;
– readjustment of concrete;
– cutting.
This document applies to mobile and fixed high pressure water jet units, in which the water pressure is generated by a pressure generator/pump and in which the maximum allowable working pressure is more than the upper limit fixed in the scope of IEC 60335-2-79 (35 MPa is currently the upper limit for machines covered by IEC 60335-2-79).
This document does not cover:
– high pressure cleaners which are dealt with in IEC 60335-2-54;
– additional hazards due to the incorporation of high pressure water jet units into other process-technology machines;
– specific hazards associated with explosive atmospheres, use on ships or ambient temperatures outside the range 5 °C to 40 °C;
– hazard due to the nature of liquids used for jetting, other than that due to pressure;
– hazards associated with the drives or specific hazards due to any heat generation function. However, the hazards due to high temperatures of touchable surfaces are dealt with;
– high pressure water jet units which are manufactured before the date of its publication as IEC standard;
– high pressure water jet hoses which are covered by IEC 63458-2;
– high pressure water jet spraying device which are covered by IEC 63458-3;
Tests according to this document are type tests unless they relate to routine (informative) tests to be carried out during series manufacture.
Compliance with IEC 63458-1, IEC 63458-2 and IEC 63458-3 provides the full requirements for high pressure water jet machines.
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IEC 63458-2:2026 applies to hoses, hose lines and connectors intended to be used with high-pressure water jet units within the scope of IEC 63458-1. This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to the equipment in the scope, when it is used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer. This document deals with safety requirements to minimize the significant hazards which can arise from assembling, operating and servicing of hoses, hose lines and connectors for use with high pressure water jet machines. The hazard due to scalding from hot liquid or from irritation / burning of any added chemicals is not covered in this document.
Compliance with IEC 63458-1, IEC 63458-2 and IEC 63458-3 provides the full requirements for high pressure water jet machines.
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This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electrolysers that produce low viscosity, ionized liquids intended for use as detergent free wash water in appliances for household and similar purposes and which conform with the standards applicable to such appliances. It applies to electrolysers tested separately, under the most severe conditions that can be expected to occur in normal use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.
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This European standard deals with the safety of electric clocks having a rated voltage not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.
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This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electrolysers that produce low viscosity, ionized liquids intended for use as detergent free wash water in appliances for household and similar purposes and which conform with the standards applicable to such appliances. It applies to electrolysers tested separately, under the most severe conditions that can be expected to occur in normal use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.
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This European Standard deals with the safety of electric massage appliances for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single phase and 480 V for other appliances. Some examples of appliances within the scope of this standard are foot massagers, hand-held massagers, massage beds, massage chairs, massage pads and massage belts.
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This European Standard deals with the safety of electric massage appliances for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single phase and 480 V for other appliances. Some examples of appliances within the scope of this standard are foot massagers, hand-held massagers, massage beds, massage chairs, massage pads and massage belts.
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This European standard deals with the safety of electric clocks having a rated voltage not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.
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IEC 60335-2-105:2026 deals with the safety of electric multifunctional shower cabinets and electric separate multifunctional shower units for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances including DC supplied appliances. Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless can be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in hotels, fitness centres and similar locations, are within the scope of this standard.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account
- persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
- children playing with the appliance.
Attention is drawn to the fact that
- for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary;
- in many countries, additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national water supply authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities;
- in many countries, mechanical strength, impact resistance and shattering properties of shower enclosures can be covered by national regulations.
If an appliance incorporates a part that is within the scope of IEC 60598 series or IEC 62368 series, the part is tested in accordance with the relevant standard as far as reasonable.
This standard does not apply to
- instantaneous water heaters used for showering (IEC 60335-2-35);
- shower-boost pumps (IEC 60335-2-41);
- appliances intended for medical purposes;
- appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2016 and Amendment 1:2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) conversion of some notes to normative text (Clause 1);
c) updates to the surface temperature requirements (11.8, Table 101).
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) of that standard.
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This European standards Deals with the safety of electrolysers that produce low viscosity, ionized liquids intended for use as detergent free wash water in appliances for household and similar purposes and which conform with the standards applicable to such appliances. It applies to electrolysers tested separately, under the most severe conditions that may be expected to occur in normal use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.
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This European standard deals with the safety of electrolysers that produce low viscosity, ionized liquids intended for use as detergent free wash water in appliances for household and similar purposes and which conform with the standards applicable to such appliances. It applies to electrolysers tested separately, under the most severe conditions that can be expected to occur in normal use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.
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IEC 60335-2-23:2026 deals with the safety of electric appliances for the care of the hair of persons or animals and similar appliances, intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.
Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are:
- curling combs;
- curling irons;
- hairdryers;
- hair straighteners;
- hand dryers;
- heaters for detachable curlers;
- permanent-wave appliances.
Appliances covered by this standard can incorporate steam-producing or spray-producing devices. Hand dryers can have a feature to redirect the air so that it can be used to dry the face or hair. Appliances not intended for normal household use but that nevertheless can be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard. Examples are appliances for use in hairdressing salons.
This standard deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons. However, in general, it does not take into account:
- persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
- children playing with the appliance.
Attention is drawn to the fact that
- it is recognized that persons having very extensive and complex disabilities can have needs beyond the level addressed in this standard.
- for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary;
- in many countries, additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.
This standard does not apply to:
- appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes;
- appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);
- shavers, hair clippers and similar appliances (IEC 60335-2-8);
- cosmetic and beauty care appliances incorporating lasers and intense light sources (IEC 60335-2-113);
- appliances intended for skin care (IEC 60335-2-115).
This seventh edition cancels and replaces the sixth edition published in 2016 and Amendment 1:2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) conversion of some notes to normative text (Clause 1, 11.101, 20.1);
c) change in standard title and relocation of skin care appliances, such as facial saunas and foot care appliances, to IEC 60335-2-115 (Clause 1, 3.1.9, 3.5.103, 6.1, 7.12, 8.1.4, 11.8, 15.2, 21.1);
d) clarification of testing of appliances with PTC heating elements (10.1, 10.2);
e) clarification of the application of test probe 18 for appliances for use in hairdressing salons (8.1.1, 20.2, B.22.3, B.22.4);
f) addition of accessible surface temperature limits including marking of hot surfaces (7.1, 7.6, 7.12, 7.14, 7.15, 11.3, 11.8);
g) clarification of placement of the appliance in the test corner (19.2);
h) addition of moisture resistance and strength tests for detachable power supply parts (6.2, 21.102, 21.103, 24.2).
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) of that standard.
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This European standard deals with the safety of electric clocks having a rated voltage not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.
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This European standard deals with the safety of electric clocks having a rated voltage not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.
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This European Standard deals with the safety of electric massage appliances for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single phase and 480 V for other appliances. Some examples of appliances within the scope of this standard are foot massagers, hand-held massagers, massage beds, massage chairs, massage pads and massage belts.
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This European Standard deals with the safety of electric massage appliances for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single phase and 480 V for other appliances. Some examples of appliances within the scope of this standard are foot massagers, hand-held massagers, massage beds, massage chairs, massage pads and massage belts.
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IEC 60335-2-5:2025 deals with the safety of electric dishwashers for household and similar purposes that are intended for washing and rinsing dishes, cutlery and other utensils, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless can be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laypersons in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard. As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home.
However, in general, it does not take into account
– persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
Attention is drawn to the fact that
– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary;
– in many countries, additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities.
This standard does not apply to
– commercial electric dishwashing machines (IEC 60335-2-58);
– appliances intended for industrial purposes;
– appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).
This seventh edition cancels and replaces the sixth edition published in 2012 and Amendment 1: 2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) modification of some notes or conversion to normative text (Clause 1, 19.101, 20.102);
c) application of test probe 19 (8.1.1, 8.1.3, 20.2, B.22.3, B.22.4);
d) addition of surface temperature limits (Clause 11);
e) addition of testing to evaluate leakage of the rinsing agent reservoir (22.6);
f) addition of requirements to prevent simultaneous operation of multiple loads (22.105, Annex R);
g) addition of requirements for motor running capacitors (24.5, 24.8);
h) updated detergent reference to IEC 60436 and rinse agent reference to 15.2 (15.2, 22.6, Annex AA).
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) of that standard.
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IEC 60335-2-116:2025 deals with the safety of furniture with electrically motorized parts intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied furniture and battery-operated furniture.
Furniture incorporating electrically motorized parts not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless can be a source of danger to the public, such as furniture intended to be used by laymen in shops, offices, hotels, restaurants, cinemas, hospitals, schools, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
Examples of furniture incorporating electrically motorized parts, are
– electrically operated/height adjustable tables and desks;
– electrically operated/adjustable stands and wall attachment for e.g.TV sets and monitors;
– electrically operated/adjustable seating;
– beds with incorporated ventilators and filters;
– electrically operated/adjustable beds;
– electrically operated/adjustable storage units including kitchen units;
– electrically operated/adjustable furniture intended to be secured to the wall or ceiling;
– electrically operated extension elements (drawers and doors);
– electric check-out furniture in hotels and shops;
– furniture delivered in parts (ready to assemble or knock-down furniture).
This standard deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards presented by furniture incorporating electrically motorized parts that are encountered by all persons. However, in general, it does not take into account
– persons whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the furniture incorporating electric appliances, parts or components safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with furniture incorporating electrically motorized parts.
Additional requirements can be necessary for furniture incorporating electrically motorized parts intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft. In many countries, additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national authorities for fire protection and similar authorities.
This standard does not apply to:
– furniture containing heating elements;
– furniture intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);
– massage beds and massage chairs (IEC 60335-2-32);
– medical electrical equipment (IEC 60601 series);
– audio/video, information and communication technology equipment (IEC 62368-1);
– electrical wheel chairs;
– special furniture incorporating electric appliances, parts or components, which are part of industrial production equipment;
– electric child care articles except electrical height adjustable changing (nursing) tables;
– furniture especially for use by children;
– furniture for outdoor use.
Massage beds and massage chairs with motorized parts, other than those performing the massaging function, are also evaluated to the applicable requirements of this standard.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) deletion or conversion of some notes to normative text (Clause 1);
c) introduction of surface temperature limits (11.3, 11.8);
d) introduction of test probe 19 (8.1.1, 20.2);
e) revision of Clause 20.2.105 with a new entrapment force test method, including time-force profiles and updated force limits.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not preclude it is us
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IEC 60335-2-3:2022 deals with the safety of electric dry irons and steam irons, including those with a separate water reservoir or boiler having a capacity not exceeding 5 l, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.
Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless can be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances, which are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account
– persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
Attention is drawn to the fact that
– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary;
– in many countries, additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national authorities responsible for the safety of pressure vessels. and similar authorities.
This standard does not apply to
– ironers (IEC 60335-2-44);
– ironing boards;
– appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes;
– appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).
This seventh edition cancels and replaces the sixth edition published in 2012 and Amendment 1:2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) deletion or conversion of some notes to normative text (Clause 1, 5.2, 21.101);
c) addition of external accessible surface temperature limits (3.6.103, 11.3, 11.8);
d) clarification of surfaces likely to be contacted when gripping a handle (22.13);
e) clarification of the applicability of 30.2.2 and 30.2.3 (30.2, 30.2.3).
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) of that standard.
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CORRECTED VERSION 2025-08
IEC 60335-1:2020 deals with the safety of electrical appliances for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
This standard deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons. However, in general, it does not take into account:
– persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
Additional requirements may be necessary for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft. In many countries, additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities.
This standard does not apply to:
– appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes;
– appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);
– audio, video and similar electronic apparatus (IEC 60065);
– medical electrical equipment (IEC 60601 series);
– hand-held motor-operated electric tools (IEC 60745 series);
– information technology equipment (IEC 60950-1);
– transportable motor-operated electric tools (IEC 61029 series);
– audio/video, information and communication technology equipment (IEC 62368-1);
– electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery (IEC 62841 series).
This sixth edition cancels and replaces the fifth edition published in 2010, Amendment 1: 2013 and Amendment 2:2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition (minor changes are not listed):
a) updated the text of this standard to align with the most recent editions of the dated normative references;
b) deleted some notes and converted many other notes, in whole or in part, to normative text;
c) changed some Annex designations from normative to informative;
d) introduced information on Guidance documents concerning the application of the safety requirements covered by IEC 60335 series and on how to retrieve them;
e) clarified requirements for PELV circuits;
f) clarification of requirements on measurement of power input and rated current when they vary throughout the operating cycle;
g) replaced normative Annex S with the informative Annex S "Guidance for the application of this standard on measurement of power input and current based on the requirements of 10.1 and 10.2 concerning the representative period";
h) introduced and clarified mechanical strength requirements for appliances with integral pins for insertion into socket-outlets;
i) revised requirements for battery-operated appliances;
j) introduced requirements for metal-ion batteries including a new Clause 12 Charging of metal-ion batteries;
k) introduced the application of test probe 18;
l) introduced requirements for appliances incorporating appliance outlets and socket-outlets accessible to the user;
m) revised and clarified requirements for appliances incorporating a functional earth;
n) introduced moisture resistance test requirements for appliances that incorporate an automatic cord reel and that have a second numeral IP rating;
o) clarified the appliance test criteria for the moisture resistance for appliances and
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IEC 60335-2-113:2025 deals with the safety of beauty care appliances incorporating lasers or intense light sources for household and similar purposes, where their operation relies on contact with the skin, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. This standard covers appliances with a light emitting surface less than 25 cm2. Appliances with a light emitting surface equal to or greater than 25 cm2 are within the scope of IEC 60335-2-27. Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless can be a source of danger to the public such as appliances intended to be used in beauty salons and similar premises are also within the scope of this standard.
Appliances covered by the scope of this standard include but are not limited to:
– appliances for control of hair growth;
– appliances for skin and beauty care incorporating lasers or intense light sources (ILS).
Appliances incorporating lasers or intense light sources (ILS) either heat up hair follicles or skin tissue to produce thermal effects or to produce photo-biological effects from specific wavelengths.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account:
– persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
In many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities.
This standard does not apply to
– appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601);
– appliances for skin or hair care (IEC 60335-2-23, IEC 60335-2-115);
– appliances for nail hardening;
– appliances for skin exposure to optical radiation with a light emitting surface equal to or greater than 25 cm2 (IEC 60335-2-27).
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2016 and Amendment 1:2021. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) deletion or conversion of some notes to normative text (Clause 1, 3.8.101, 3.8.104. 25.14);
c) addition of instruction to warn against use by or on children (7.12);
d) addition of instructions for use of appliances intended for use only in beauty salons and similar premises (7.12);
e) addition of accessible surface temperature limits (Clause 11);
f) clarification that test probe 18 is not applied for appliances intended only for use in beauty salons and similar premises (8.1.1, 20.2, B.22.3, B.22.4);
g) updating reference for evaluation of stray optical radiation to IEC 62471-7 (22.109, 32.102);
h) expansion of Table B.2 and Table B.3 to include more precise specifications for cells with a capacity between 0,2 Ah and 5 Ah;
i) Adding power supply requirements (21.102, 21.103, 24.2).
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) of that standard.
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IEC 62115:2017 specifies safety requirements for electric toys that have at least one function dependant on electricity, electric toys being any product designed or intended, whether or not exclusively, for use in play by children under 14 years of age.
Examples of electric toys also within the scope of this standard are:
- constructional sets;
- experimental sets;
- functional electric toys (an electric toy that performs and is used in the same way as a product, appliance or installation intended for use by adults, and which may be a scale model of such product, appliance or installation);
- electric toy computers as well as a doll's house having an interior lamp.
If the packaging is intended to have play value then it is considered to be part of the electric toy.
This International Standard only covers the safety aspects of electric toys that relate to an electrical function.
This standard covers the safety of electric toys taking power from any source, such as batteries, transformers, solar cells and inductive connections.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2003, Amendment 1 (2004) and Amendment 2 (2010). This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- the general conditions for tests has been rewritten and modified (Clause 5);
- the criteria for reduced testing has been modified (Clause 6);
- warnings for toys using button batteries or coin batteries have been added (7.3.3.2, 7.3.3.3);
- warnings on ride-on toys have been added (7.5);
- the requirements concerning accessibility of batteries have been updated (13.4.1 and 13.4.2);
- added requirements to cover toys placed above a child (13.4.4);
- added requirements to cover toys connected to other equipment (13.9);
- modified the requirements for safety of toys incorporating optical radiation sources (Annex E), to include requirements for using the technical LED data sheet for checking compliance with the specified accessible emission limits (AEL);
- updated the details for measurements of the optical radiation from the toy (Annex E);
- introduced an informative Annex I concerning measurement methods for toys with an integrated field source generating EMF;
- included a normative Annex J concerning safety of remote-controls for electric ride-on toys.
The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of its publication.
Key words: Safety, Electric Toys
The contents of the corrigendum of August 2019 apply to the French text only.
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