EN 60335-2-52:2003/A2:2023
(Amendment)Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-52: Particular requirements for oral hygiene appliances
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-52: Particular requirements for oral hygiene appliances
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Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-52: Besondere Anforderungen für Mundpflegegeräte
Endorsement of IEC amendment A2 of 60335-2-52 with common modification in A12.
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-52: Règles particulières pour les appareils d'hygiène buccale
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-52. del: Posebne zahteve za aparate za ustno nego (IEC 60335-2-52:2002/A2:2017) - Dopolnilo A2
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 01-Jun-2023
- Withdrawal Date
- 15-Nov-2022
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
- Drafting Committee
- CLC/TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 02-Jun-2023
- Due Date
- 09-Oct-2021
- Completion Date
- 02-Jun-2023
Relations
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 12-Mar-2019
- Effective Date
- 30-Mar-2021
Overview
EN 60335-2-52:2003/A2:2023 is a European Standard developed by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC/CLC). This standard specifies the particular safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances intended for oral hygiene applications, such as electric toothbrushes and oral irrigators. As an essential part of the EN 60335 series, it complements general safety standards to address unique risks associated with appliances used in personal dental and oral care.
The 2023 amendment (A2) aligns closely with IEC 60335-2-52:2002/A2:2017, reflecting harmonized international safety approaches and updates. These updates help manufacturers, regulators, and testing organizations ensure compliance and market access within the European Union and other participating regions.
Key Topics
EN 60335-2-52:2003/A2:2023 covers several critical aspects that impact the safe design and use of oral hygiene devices:
- Scope and Application: Focuses on appliances for oral hygiene, such as motor-operated toothbrushes and mouth cleaning devices, intended for household or similar environments.
- Temperature Limits: Specifies maximum allowable temperature rises for accessible surfaces-such as bare metal, coated metal, glass, ceramic, and plastics-to minimize burn risks during normal operation.
- Testing Procedures: Outlines rigorous methods for measuring temperature rise, including the use of specified probes and force applications to ensure repeatable and reliable results.
- Reference to General Requirements: Must be used in conjunction with EN 60335-1, which provides the basic safety requirements for electrical appliances, ensuring a comprehensive approach to hazard mitigation.
- Normative References: Incorporates references such as IEC 60584-1 for thermocouple specifications, emphasizing accurate and standardized measurement techniques.
Applications
The primary application of EN 60335-2-52:2003/A2:2023 is to guide manufacturers, importers, and certifying bodies in the safe design, production, and assessment of oral hygiene appliances. Practical benefits include:
- Product Safety Certification: Demonstrating compliance with this standard supports CE marking and market placement within the EU.
- Consumer Protection: Ensures appliances do not pose excessive temperature-related risks during regular use, lowering the incidence of accidental burns or injuries.
- Harmonized Manufacturing: Enables the production of oral care electrical appliances that meet common European safety benchmarks, simplifying trade within EEA countries.
- Testing and Inspection: Provides clear procedures and temperature thresholds for laboratories to use when certifying new or revised meal care devices.
Industries and Stakeholders
This standard is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of electric toothbrushes, oral irrigators, and similar dental care appliances
- Importers and distributors of personal care equipment
- Testing laboratories and certification bodies
- Regulatory agencies and market surveillance authorities
Related Standards
EN 60335-2-52:2003/A2:2023 is part of a wider safety framework and is used in conjunction with:
- EN 60335-1: Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: General requirements
- IEC 60335-2-52:2002/A2:2017: International equivalent for global harmonization
- IEC 60584-1: Thermocouples - Part 1: EMF specifications and tolerances (referenced for testing equipment)
Other relevant standards in the series provide safety requirements for various appliance categories, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all electrical personal care devices.
By adhering to EN 60335-2-52:2003/A2:2023, manufacturers can produce safer, more reliable oral hygiene appliances, support regulatory compliance, and foster trust with consumers in the European market.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60335-2-52:2003/A2:2023 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-52: Particular requirements for oral hygiene appliances". This standard covers: NEXT ACTION: PART OF A PACKAGE on hold at pub stage waiting for the publication of pr = 73716 (common mods)
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EN 60335-2-52:2003/A2:2023 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60584-1:2013, EN 12976-1:2021, EN 12976-1:2017, EN 60335-2-52:2003, EN 60335-2-52:2003/A13:2023. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 60335-2-52:2003/A2:2023 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC, 2014/35/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/396, M/511. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2023
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-52. del: Posebne zahteve
za aparate za ustno nego (IEC 60335-2-52:2002/A2:2017) - Dopolnilo A2
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-52: Particular requirements
for appliances for oral hygiene appliances (IEC 60335-2-52:2002/A2:2017)
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-52:
Besondere Anforderungen für Mundpflegegeräte (IEC 60335-2-52:2002/A2:2017)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-52: Règles particulières
pour les appareils d'hygiène buccale (IEC 60335-2-52:2002/A2:2017)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60335-2-52:2003/A2:2023
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
97.170 Oprema za nego telesa Body care equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60335-2-52:2003/A2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM June 2023
ICS 13.120; 97.170
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-52:
Particular requirements for appliances for oral hygiene
appliances
(IEC 60335-2-52:2002/A2:2017)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-52: Règles particulières pour les appareils ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-52: Besondere Anforderungen für
d'hygiène buccale Mundpflegegeräte
(IEC 60335-2-52:2002/A2:2017) (IEC 60335-2-52:2002/A2:2017)
This amendment A2 modifies the European Standard EN 60335-2-52:2003; it was approved by CENELEC on 2022-03-14. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard without any alteration.
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European foreword
This document (EN 60335-2-52:2003/A2:2023) consists of the text of IEC 60335-2-52:2002/A2:2017
prepared by IEC/TC61 “Safety of household and similar electrical appliances”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2023-12-02
implemented at national level by publication of an
identical national standard or by endorsement
latest date by which the national standards
• (dow) 2026-06-02
conflicting with this document have to be withdrawn
This document is read in conjunction with EN 60335-2-52:2003/A13:2023.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60335-2-52:2002/A2:2017 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modifications.
SIST EN 60335-2-52:200
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