EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023/A11:2023

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-23: Particular requirements for appliances for skin or hair care

IEC 60335-2-23:2016 is available as IEC 60335-2-23:2016 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition. 60335-2-23:2016 deals with the safety of electric appliances for the care of skin or hair of persons or animals and intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are: - curling combs; - curling irons; - curling rollers with separate heaters; - facial saunas; - hairdryers; - hair straighteners; - hand dryers; - heaters for detachable curlers and permanent-wave appliances. Appliances covered by this standard may incorporate steam-producing or spray-producing devices. Appliances not intended for normal household use but that 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. 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; - blankets, pads, clothing and similar flexible heating appliances; - appliances for skin exposure to optical radiation; - sauna heating appliances; - cosmetic and beauty care appliances incorporating lasers and intense light sources or appliances intended for medical purposes. This sixth edition cancels and replaces the fifth edition published in 2003 including its Amendment 1 (2008) and its Amendment 2 (2012). This edition constitutes a technical revision. The principal changes in this edition as compared with the fourth edition of IEC 60335-2-23 are as follows (minor changes are not listed): - added hair straighteners to the list of examples covered by the standard; - modified 7.12 to apply to appliances, and not just to hairdryers; - added new instructions in 7.12 for hair straighteners and curling irons; - exempted fixed hairdryers and fixed hand dryers from alternative format of instructions; - excluded detachable curler surfaces from temperature rise requirement in Subclause 11.8; - clarified in Subclause 19.7 that the appliance shall not emit flame after the test; - clarified method of test and compliance criteria in Subclause 21.101; - added requirement in 22.13 to delineate handles on curling irons and hair straighteners; - in 22.103, added a requirement for protection against hair being pulled into hair dryer intake; - revised Subclause 24.101 to indicate that protective devices shall not be self-resetting and reviewed and converted notes to normative text in Subclauses 19.7, 22.32, and 25.14. It was established on th

Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-23: Besondere Anforderungen für Geräte zur Behandlung von Haut und Haar

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-23: Exigences particulières pour les appareils destinés aux soins de la peau ou des cheveux

IEC 60335-2-23:2016 traite de la sécurité des appareils électriques pour les soins de la peau ou des cheveux des personnes ou des animaux, destinés aux usages domestiques et analogues et dont la tension assignée n'est pas supérieure à 250 V. Des exemples d'appareils compris dans le domaine d'application de la présente norme sont donnés ci-après: - les peignes à friser; - les fers à friser; - les rouleaux à friser avec dispositif de chauffage séparé; - les appareils de sauna facial; - les sèche-cheveux; - les lisseurs; - les sèche-mains; - les dispositifs de chauffage pour parties frisantes amovibles; - les appareils à permanente. Les appareils couverts par la présente norme peuvent comporter des dispositifs à production de vapeur ou à aspersion. Les appareils non destinés à un usage domestique normal, mais qui peuvent néanmoins constituer une source de danger pour le public, tels que les appareils destinés à être utilisés par des utilisateurs non avertis dans des magasins, chez des artisans et dans des fermes, sont compris dans le domaine d'application de la présente norme. La présente norme traite des dangers raisonnablement prévisibles présentés par les appareils, encourus par tous les individus. Cependant, cette norme ne tient pas compte en general des personnes (y compris des enfants) dont les capacités physiques, sensorielles ou mentales; ou le manque d'expérience et de connaissance les empêchent d'utiliser l'appareil en toute sécurité sans surveillance ou instruction; de l'utilisation de l'appareil comme jouet par des enfants. La présente norme ne s'applique pas: - aux appareils prévus exclusivement pour des usages industriels; - aux appareils destinés à être utilisés dans des locaux présentant des conditions particulières, telles que la présence d'une atmosphère corrosive ou explosive (poussière, vapeur ou gaz); - aux rasoirs, tondeuses et appareils analogues; - aux couvertures, coussins, vêtements et appareils chauffants souples analogues; - aux appareils d'exposition de la peau au rayonnement optique; - aux appareils de chauffage des saunas; - appareils destinés aux soins cosmétiques et esthétiques comportant des lasers et des sources de lumière de forte intensité ou aux appareils à usage medical. Cette sixième édition annule et remplace la cinquième édition parue en 2003, son Amendement 1 (2008) et son Amendement 2 (2012). Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications majeures suivantes par rapport à la quatrième édition de l'IEC 60335-2-23 (les modifications mineures ne sont pas répertoriées): - ajout des lisseurs à la liste d'exemples couverts par la norme; - modification de 7.12 pour qu'il s'applique aux appareils, et non uniquement aux sèche-cheveux; - ajout de nouvelles instructions en 7.12 relatives aux lisseurs et aux fers à friser; - exemption des sèche-cheveux installés à poste fixe et des sèche-mains installés à poste fixe de la fourniture d'un autre format d'instructions; - exclusion des surfaces des parties frisantes amovibles de l'exigence relative à l'échauffement au Paragraphe 11.8; - clarification dans le Paragraphe 19.7 précisant que l'appareil ne doit pas émettre de flammes après l'essai; - clarification de la méthode d'essai et des critères de conformité au Paragraphe 21.101; - ajout d'une exigence en 22.13 visant à délimiter les p

Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-23. del: Posebne zahteve za aparate za nego kože ali las - Dopolnilo A11

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 11-May-2023
• ICS: 13.120 - Domestic safety
• ICS: 97.170 - Body care equipment
• 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: 12-May-2023
• Completion Date: 12-May-2023
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• Directive:

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  Not Harmonized2006/95/EC - Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)
• Directive:

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  Harmonized Standard2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Mandate: M/511 - Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI relating to harmonised standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive
• Ref Project: SIST EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023/A11:2023 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-23: Particular requirements for appliances for skin or hair care

Relations

• Referred By: EN 12976-1:2021 - Thermal solar systems and components - Factory made systems - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 12976-1:2017 - Thermal solar systems and components - Factory made systems - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Amends: EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-23: Particular requirements for appliances for skin or hair care
• Effective Date: 31-Jul-2018
• Revised: EN 60335-2-23:2003/A1:2008 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-23: Particular requirements for appliances for skin or hair care
• Effective Date: 27-Jan-2015
• Revised: EN 60335-2-23:2003/A11:2010/AC:2012 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-23: Particular requirements for appliances for skin or hair care
• Effective Date: 27-Jan-2015
• Revised: EN 60335-2-23:2003 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-23: Particular requirements for appliances for skin or hair care
• Effective Date: 27-Jan-2015
• Revised: EN 60335-2-23:2003/A2:2015 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-23: Particular requirements for appliances for skin or hair care
• Effective Date: 27-Jan-2015

Overview

EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023/A11:2023 is the European standard specifying particular safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances intended for skin or hair care. Prepared by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC), this amendment enhances the provisions defined in EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023. The standard covers appliances designed to operate at voltages not exceeding 250 V and includes both products for personal use and equipment that may be encountered in light commercial environments such as hair salons, shops, and farms.

The standard addresses a wide range of devices, including:

• Curling irons, combs, and permanent-wave appliances
• Hairdryers and hair straighteners
• Hand dryers
• Facial saunas
• Heaters for detachable curlers
• Appliances with steam or spray features

Key Topics

EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023/A11:2023 focuses on the following key safety aspects:

• Hazard Recognition: Addresses reasonably foreseeable hazards associated with the use of skin and hair care appliances by the general population.
• User Exclusions: Explicitly notes that children playing with appliances, very young children, and unsupervised young children are outside the scope of hazard assessment. Maintenance and cleaning procedures performed by children are also not covered.
• Temperature Rise Limits: Specifies maximum allowable temperature rises for various external surfaces under normal operating conditions to mitigate burn risks. Notably, requirements differ depending on material type (metal, plastic, glass) and intended surface function.
• Commercial Use Requirements: Annex ZE sets out additional obligations for appliances intended for commercial environments, such as mandatory markings indicating suitability for commercial settings and enhanced cycling tests for guards and interlocks.
• Construction and Safety Features: Details requirements for appliance construction, mechanical strength, stability, and protection against operational hazards.
• Markings and Instructions: Mandates clear labeling and guidance for safe operation, particularly highlighting the intended use environment (household or commercial).

Applications

This standard is applicable to manufacturers, importers, and retailers of electrical personal care appliances, who must ensure compliance before market placement in Europe. Compliance benefits include:

• Product Safety Assurance: Increase user safety through rigorous temperature and construction requirements, minimizing risks such as burns, electric shock, and accidental injury.
• Market Access: Certification to EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023/A11:2023 facilitates legal sale and distribution of appliances across the European Economic Area.
• Consumer Confidence: Displaying standard compliance enhances product credibility among consumers and business buyers.
• Risk Management: A well-defined safety framework protects brands from liability and product recalls.

Typical appliances covered:

• Electric curling irons and straighteners
• Motorized hairdryers and hand dryers
• Facial saunas and steam skincare devices
• Curling rollers with separate heaters

Exclusions: Appliances exclusively for industrial use, items intended for hazardous atmospheres, personal shavers and clippers, flexible heating appliances (blankets, pads), devices emitting optical radiation, and appliances with cosmetic lasers or intended for medical purposes.

Related Standards

EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023/A11:2023 should be applied in conjunction with the following standards for broader coverage or specific appliances:

• EN 60335-1: General requirements for household and similar electrical appliances
• EN IEC 60335-2-8: Particular requirements for shavers, hair clippers, and similar appliances
• EN IEC 60335-2-17: Floor treatment machines
• EN IEC 60335-2-27: Appliances for skin exposure to optical radiation
• EN IEC 60335-2-32: Motor-compressors and similar
• EN IEC 60335-2-53: Sauna heating appliances
• EN ISO 7010: Safety signs and graphical symbols

By adhering to EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023/A11:2023, organizations demonstrate a commitment to electrical safety, supporting a high standard of consumer and public protection across Europe. For detailed compliance solutions or questions, manufacturers should consult with their national standardization body or CENELEC.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2023
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-23. del: Posebne zahteve
za aparate za nego kože ali las - Dopolnilo A11
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-23: Particular requirements
for appliances for skin or hair care
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-23:
Besondere Anforderungen für Geräte zur Behandelung von Haut oder Haar
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-23: Règles particulières
pour les appareils destinés aux soins de la peau ou des cheveux
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023/A11:2023
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 IEC 60335-2-
23:2023/A11
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2023
ICS 13.120; 97.170
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-23:
Particular requirements for appliances for skin or hair care
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-23: Exigences particulières pour les appareils ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-23: Besondere Anforderungen für
destinés aux soins de la peau ou des cheveux Geräte zur Behandlung von Haut und Haar
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023; it was approved by CENELEC on 2023-03-01. 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.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2023 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023/A11:2023 E

Contents
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to the Introduction . 4
2 Modification to Clause 1 “Scope” . 4
3 Modification to Clause 11 “Heating” . 4
4 Modification to annexes . 5
5 Modification to Bibliography . 8

European foreword
This document (EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023/A11:2023) was prepared by the Technical Committee CENELEC
TC 61, “Safety of household and similar electrical appliances”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2024–03–01
implemented at national level by publication of an
identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2026–03–01
conflicting with this document have to be withdrawn

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.
This document is read in conjunction with EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023 and EN IEC 60335-2-
23:2023/A1:2023.
The numbering system for European clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes that are
additional to those in the IEC standard are prefixed with the letter “Z”.
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.
1 Modification to the Introduction
Addition:
With this European Amendment A11 the standard EN 60335-2-23:2003+A1:2008+A11:2010+A2:2015 is
superseded.
This European Amendment A11 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of the standards
below:
— EN 60335-1:2012+A11:2014+A13:2017+A1:2019+A14:2019+A2:2019+A15:2021+A16:— (Part 1)
— EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023+A1:2023 (Part 2)
2 Modification to Clause 1 “Scope”
Replace the fourth paragraph starting with “This standard deals with the reasonably…” up to “…children
playing with the appliance” by the following:
This document deals with the reasonably
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