prEN IEC 60335-2-50:2026/prA1:2026

• Abstract:

  This European Standard deals with the safety of electrically operated commercial bainsmarie not intended for household and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances connected between one phase and neutral, and 480 V for other appliances

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 06-Apr-2028
• ICS: 97.040.20 - Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Drafting Committee: CLC/TC 61/WG 06 - Activities related to the new MD
• Current Stage: 4020 - Enquiry circulated - Enquiry
• Start Date: 03-Jul-2026
• Due Date: 01-Oct-2026
• Completion Date: 03-Jul-2026
• Directive: 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
• Directive:

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  Harmonized Standard2014/53/EU - Directive 2014/53/EU of The European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC
• Mandate: M/511 - Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI relating to harmonised standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive
• Mandate: M/536 - [C(2015)536] Standardisation request as regards radio equipment in support of Directive 2014/53/EU
• Ref Project: oSIST prEN IEC 60335-2-50:2026/oprA1:2026 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-50: Particular requirements for commercial electric bains-marie

• Amends: prEN IEC 60335-2-50:2026 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-50: Particular requirements for commercial electric bains-marie
• Effective Date: 23-Sep-2025

Overview

prEN IEC 60335-2-50:2026/prA1:2026 is a European draft standard developed by CLC as part of the IEC 60335 series, focusing on the safety of commercial electric bains-marie. This standard outlines the particular safety requirements for electrically operated bains-marie used in commercial settings such as restaurants, canteens, hotels, and similar food preparation environments. The appliances covered have a rated voltage of not more than 250 V for single-phase units connected between one phase and neutral, and not more than 480 V for other appliances.

The amendment prA1:2026 updates and clarifies specific safety and construction requirements for bains-marie, taking into account modern usage scenarios in professional food service environments.

Key Topics

• Scope of Application:
  This standard applies exclusively to commercial electric bains-marie and does not cover devices intended for household or residential use. It addresses equipment operated by trained personnel or laypersons in open public areas such as self-service restaurants and hotel common areas.

• Safety Requirements:

  • Protection against electrical shocks and mechanical hazards
  • Requirements for accessible surface temperatures to prevent burns
  • Stipulations for mechanical robustness, including guards and protective enclosures which must be non-detachable or interlocked
  • Deletion of battery-specific annexes, as the main standard applies without additional requirements for battery-operated appliances

• Temperature and Marking:

  • Detailed temperature rise limits for touchable parts (handles, knobs, keypads, etc.), including the provision for temporary exceedance of limits in areas marked according to IEC symbol specifications

• Commercial Use Focus:

  • Emphasis on use by qualified staff or in self-service settings
  • Clear exclusion of devices for use in hotel/motel rooms and other residential environments

Applications

The practical applications of prEN IEC 60335-2-50:2026/prA1:2026 are targeted at the design, manufacture, conformity assessment, and inspection of commercial electric bains-marie, ensuring their safe installation and use in:

• Restaurant kitchens
• Canteens and institutional food service
• Catering businesses (e.g., bakeries, butcheries)
• Hotel and motel public dining areas
• Self-service restaurant settings

By adhering to this standard, manufacturers and operators can demonstrate compliance with European safety requirements, reducing risks such as electrical shock, burns from high temperatures, and potential mechanical injuries. Adopting these requirements is crucial for CE marking, regulatory approval, and enhancing workplace safety.

Related Standards

For comprehensive safety and regulatory compliance, the following related standards should also be considered:

• IEC 60335-1: Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - General requirements
  (Provides the foundational safety framework upon which Part 2-50 builds.)
• IEC 60335-2 series: Particular requirements for specific types of household and similar electrical appliances, e.g. cooking ranges, ovens, and other food service equipment
• IEC 60417-5041: Graphical symbols for use on equipment (symbol used for surface temperature marking)
• EN standards for professional kitchen equipment (related to installation, performance, and hygiene)

Practical Value

Implementing prEN IEC 60335-2-50:2026/prA1:2026 supports:

• Manufacturer compliance with EU regulations and CE marking routes
• Enhanced user and operator safety in professional food service environments
• Clarity for testing labs and inspectors evaluating conformity of commercial bains-marie
• Reduced liability and risk of product recalls due to robust safety design

By aligning with this standard, companies strengthen their market access in Europe and ensure safer commercial kitchen operations.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2026
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-50. del: Posebne zahteve
za komercialne električne vodne kopeli za gretje hrane - Dopolnilo A1
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-50: Particular requirements
for commercial electric bains-marie
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-50:
Besondere Anforderungen für elektrische Warmhaltegeräte für den gewerblichen
Gebrauch
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-50: Exigences
particulières pour les bains-marie électriques à usage commercial
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 60335-2-50:2026/prA1:2026
ICS:
97.040.20 Štedilniki, delovni pulti, Cooking ranges, working
pečice in podobni aparati tables, ovens and similar
appliances
oSIST prEN IEC 60335-2- en
50:2026/oprA1:2026
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD DRAFT
prEN IEC 60335-2-50:2026
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
July 2026
ICS 97.040.20 -
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-50:
Particular requirements for commercial electric bains-marie
(IEC 60335-2-50:2021/AMD1:2025)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-50: Exigences particulières pour les bains-marie ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-50: Besondere Anforderungen für
électriques à usage commercial elektrische Warmhaltegeräte für den gewerblichen
(IEC 60335-2-50:2021/AMD1:2025) Gebrauch
(IEC 60335-2-50:2021/AMD1:2025)
This draft amendment prA1, if approved, will modify the European Standard prEN IEC 60335-2-50:2026; it is submitted to CENELEC
members for enquiry.
Deadline for CENELEC: 2026-10-02.
The text of this draft consists of the text of IEC 60335-2-50:2021/AMD1:2025.
If this draft becomes an amendment, 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.
This draft amendment was established by CENELEC 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.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
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Project: 82599 Ref. No. prEN IEC 60335-2-50:2026/prA1:2026 E

1 European foreword
2 This document (prEN IEC 60335-2-50:2026/prA1:2026) consists of the text of IEC 60335-2-50/A1:2025
3 prepared by IEC/TC 61 "Safety of household and similar electrical appliances".
4 This document is currently submitted to the Enquiry.
5 The following dates are proposed:
• latest date by which the existence of this (doa) dav + 6 months
document has to be announced at national
level
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) dav + 12 months
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) dav + 36 months
conflicting with this document have to be (to be confirmed or
withdrawn modified when voting)
6 This document is read in conjunction with prEN IEC 60335-2-50:2026 and prEN IEC 60335-2-
7 50:2026/prAA:2026.
8 This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CENELEC by the European
9 Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA State subsequently approves these requests for its
10 Member States.
11 For relationship with EU legislation, see informative Annexes ZZA and ZZC, which are an integral part of
12 prEN IEC 60335-2-50:2026/prAA:2026.
IEC 60335-2-50 ®
Edition 5.0 2025-08
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
AMENDMENT 1
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -
Part 2-50: Particular requirements for commercial electric bains-marie
ICS 97.040.20  ISBN 978-2-8327-0687-9

IEC 60335-2-50:2021-11/AMD1:2025-08(en)

IEC 60335-2-50:2021/AMD1:2025 © IEC 2025
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -
Part 2-50: Particular requirements for commercial electric bains-marie

AMENDMENT 1
FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a worldwide organization for standardization comprising
all national electrotechnical committees (IEC National Committees). The object of IEC is to promote international
co-operation on all questions concerning standardization in the electrical and electronic fields. To this end and
in addition to other activities, IEC publishes International Standards, Technical Specifications, Technical Reports,
Publicly Available Specifications (PAS) and Guides (hereafter referred to as "IEC Publication(s)"). Their
preparation is entrusted to technical committees; any IEC National Committee interested in the subject dealt with
may participate in this preparatory work. International, governmen
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