M/446 - Low voltage
Standardisation Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI for safety requirements for handheld multimeters for domestic use in the field of the Low voltage directive 2006/95/EC
Mandate M/446 requests CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI to develop and harmonize safety standards for handheld multimeters intended for domestic use. This standardisation supports the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC by ensuring these measuring devices meet essential safety requirements. The mandate aims to promote consumer protection and facilitate a harmonized market for low-voltage handheld multimeters across the European Union, enhancing product reliability and safety for end users.
Purpose
The mandate M/446 aims to develop and establish safety requirements for handheld multimeters intended for domestic use. This aligns with ensuring product safety within the scope of the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, which covers electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits.
Standardisation request
The European Commission requests CEN (European Committee for Standardization), CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization), and ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) to prepare harmonised standards that specify the necessary safety requirements for handheld multimeters used domestically. These standards will support compliance with the Low Voltage Directive and enhance user protection.
Expected deliverables
The deliverables from this mandate are harmonised European standards detailing the safety requirements for handheld multimeters for home users. These standards should provide guidance on design, construction, testing, and performance criteria that manufacturers must meet to ensure safety and conformity with the Low Voltage Directive.
Context
Handheld multimeters are common electrical measuring instruments used by consumers for various domestic applications. Due to the electrical hazards these devices may present, clear safety standards are necessary to reduce risks such as electric shock. The Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC ensures that electrical equipment within specified voltage ranges is safe for use, and this mandate intends to formalize the relevant safety requirements for handheld multimeters in this context.
The mandate covers the standardisation of safety requirements for handheld multimeters intended for domestic use, under the scope of the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. It addresses low voltage electrical equipment used by consumers.
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A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/446 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Standardisation Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI for safety requirements for handheld multimeters for domestic use in the field of the Low voltage directive 2006/95/EC". Standardisation Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI for safety requirements for handheld multimeters for domestic use in the field of the Low voltage directive 2006/95/EC There are 0 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.