EN IEC 60335-2-110:2026/A11:2026

• Abstract:

  This European Standard deals with the safety of microwave appliances intended for commercial 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: Published
• Publication Date: 03-Sep-2026
• 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 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 04-Sep-2026
• Due Date: 19-Jan-2027
• Completion Date: 04-Sep-2026
• Ref Project: SIST EN IEC 60335-2-110:2026/A11:2026 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-110: Particular requirements for commercial microwave appliances with insertion or contacting applicators

• Referred By: EN 12976-1:2021 - Thermal solar systems and components - Factory made systems - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 08-Sep-2026
• Referred By: EN 12976-1:2017 - Thermal solar systems and components - Factory made systems - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 08-Sep-2026
• Amends: EN IEC 60335-2-110:2026 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-110: Particular requirements for commercial microwave appliances with insertion or contacting applicators
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2024

Overview

EN IEC 60335-2-110:2026/A11:2026 is a European standard issued by CLC, focusing on the safety of commercial microwave appliances with insertion or contacting applicators. This amendment applies to electrically-operated appliances designed for commercial settings, with rated voltages not exceeding 250 V (single-phase) and 480 V (other appliances). The standard enhances safety requirements to address hazards specific to the intended use and user groups, especially in professional environments.

This standard is essential for manufacturers, safety engineers, and regulatory bodies concerned with the compliance, performance, and safety of commercial microwave equipment intended for use by skilled or instructed persons.

Key Topics

• Scope of Application

  • Covers commercial microwave appliances with insertion or contacting applicators.
  • Applies to appliances with voltages up to 250 V (single-phase) and up to 480 V (multi-phase).
  • Limits scope to use by skilled or instructed individuals due to increased risk of microwave leakage.

• Modified User Instructions

  • Appliances must include explicit warnings:
    • Only skilled or instructed people should operate.
    • Specific precautions for people with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.
    • Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children.
    • Children and domestic animals must be supervised and kept away from the appliance.

• Hazard Mitigation

  • Addresses the reasonably foreseeable hazards during intended use.
  • Stresses the high risk of microwave leakage without proper operation.

• Marking and Labeling

  • Requirements for clear, accessible, and comprehensive marking and instructions.
  • Incorporates international graphical safety symbols for better understanding.

• Reference Integration

  • Aligns with key international and European standards for household and commercial equipment safety.

Applications

EN IEC 60335-2-110:2026/A11:2026 is primarily applicable for:

• Commercial Kitchens: Restaurants, hotels, canteens, and catering facilities using specialized microwave appliances for food preparation and processing.
• Food Industry: Factories and service providers using commercial microwaves for heating, thawing, or treating food products.
• Laboratories: Situations where controlled microwave processing is required, and only trained personnel operate equipment.
• Institutional Settings: Hospitals and care facilities that may use advanced microwaves for food or medical tray heating.

Practical Value:

• Ensures that only qualified personnel operate complex equipment, reducing accidents.
• Provides clear safety instructions and operational guidance.
• Enhances appliance safety by addressing both the appliance and the operator in the safety requirements.
• Helps manufacturers demonstrate compliance with European safety directives, supporting CE marking and market access within the EU.

Related Standards

EN IEC 60335-2-110:2026/A11:2026 makes direct or indirect references to relevant standards, including:

• EN IEC 60335-1:2023+A11:2023+A12:2025 - General requirements for the safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
• EN IEC 60335-2-90 - Particular requirements for commercial microwave ovens.
• EN IEC 60335-2-25 - Domestic microwave ovens safety.
• EN IEC 60519-6 - Safety in industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) microwave equipment.
• EN 61010 - Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use.
• ISO 3864-1 / ISO 7010 - Safety signs, graphical symbols, and marking standards.

Additional References

• ISO 898-1 / ISO 3506 (Parts 1-4) - Mechanical properties of fasteners.
• Harmonized EU Directives:
  • Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
  • Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
  • Directive 2014/53/EU on radio equipment (when applicable)

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By complying with EN IEC 60335-2-110:2026/A11:2026, manufacturers and operators support a safer workplace and meet critical regulatory and safety requirements for commercial microwave appliances across Europe.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2026
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-110. del: Posebne zahteve
za komercialne mikrovalovne aparate z vstavljivimi ali kontaktnimi nastavki -
Dopolnilo A11
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-110: Particular requirements
for commercial microwave appliances with insertion or contacting applicators
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-110:
Besondere Anforderungen für gewerbliche Mikrowellengeräte mit Einführ- oder
Kontaktapplikatoren (Antennensystemen)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-110: Exigences
particulières pour les appareils à micro-ondes à usage commercial avec applicateurs par
insertion ou par contact
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60335-2-110:2026/A11:2026
ICS:
97.040.20 Štedilniki, delovni pulti, Cooking ranges, working
pečice in podobni aparati tables, ovens and similar
appliances
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60335-2-
110:2026/A11
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2026
ICS 97.040.20
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-110:
Particular requirements for commercial microwave appliances
with insertion or contacting applicators
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-110: Exigences particulières pour les appareils à ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-110: Besondere Anforderungen für
micro-ondes à usage commercial avec applicateurs par gewerbliche Mikrowellengeräte mit Einführ- oder
insertion ou par contact Kontaktapplikatoren (Antennensystemen)
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard FprEN IEC 60335-2-110:2026; it was approved by CENELEC on 2026-07-27.
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.
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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
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Ref. No. EN IEC 60335-2-110:2026/A11:2026 E

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to the Introduction . 4
2 Modification to Clause 1, “Scope” . 4
3 Modification to Clause 7, “Marking and instructions” . 4
4 Modifications to annexes. 5
5 Modification to Bibliography . 6
European foreword
This document (EN IEC 60335-2-110:2026/A11:2026) has been prepared by CLC/TC 61 "Safety of household
and similar electrical appliances".
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2027-09-30
implemented at national level by publication of an
identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2029-09-30
conflicting with this document have to be withdrawn
This document modifies EN IEC 60335-2-110:2026.
— Introduce requirements and instruction for children, people with disabi
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