FprEN IEC 60335-2-16:2025

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-16: Particular requirements for food waste disposers

IEC 60335-2-16:2022 deals with the safety of electric food waste disposers for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. Appliances not intended for normal household use but that nevertheless possibly pose 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. As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. 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. Attention is drawn to the fact that – for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary; – in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities, leading to restriction of or prohibition of the installation of food waste disposers. This standard does not apply to – portable food waste disposers; – food waste disposers of the incinerator type; – appliances intended exclusively for industrial or commercial 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). This sixth edition cancels and replaces the fifth edition published in 2002, Amendment 1:2008 and Amendment 2:2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020; b) some notes have been converted to normative text (Clause 1, 22.104); c) addition of temperature rise limits for accessible surface (Clause 11). This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) of that standard.

Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-16: Besondere Anforderungen für Zerkleinerer von Nahrungsmittelabfällen

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-16: Exigences particulières pour les broyeurs de déchets

L'IEC 60335-2-16:2022 traite de la sécurité des broyeurs de déchets électriques pour usages domestiques et analogues dont la tension assignée n'est pas supérieure à 250 V, y compris les appareils alimentés en courant continu (CC) et les appareils alimentés par batteries. 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 usagers non avertis dans des magasins, chez des artisans et dans des fermes, sont compris dans le domaine d'application de la présente norme. Dans la mesure du possible, la présente norme traite des dangers courants que présentent les appareils et auxquels sont exposés tous les individus situés à l'intérieur et autour de l'habitation. Cependant, elle ne tient en général pas compte: – des personnes (y compris les 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. L'attention est attirée sur le fait que: – pour les appareils destinés à être utilisés dans des véhicules ou à bord de navires ou d'avions, des exigences supplémentaires peuvent être nécessaires; – dans de nombreux pays, des exigences supplémentaires sont spécifiées par les organismes nationaux de la santé, par les organismes nationaux responsables de la protection des travailleurs, par les organismes nationaux responsables de l'alimentation en eau et par des organismes similaires, entraînant une restriction ou l’interdiction de l’installation de broyeurs de déchets. La présente norme ne s’applique pas: – aux broyeurs de déchets mobiles; – aux broyeurs de déchets du type à incinération; – aux appareils prévus exclusivement pour des usages industriels ou commerciaux; – 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). Cette sixième édition annule et remplace la cinquième édition parue en 2002, l’Amendement 1:2008 et l’Amendement 2:2011. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente: a) le texte a été aligné sur l'IEC 60335-1:2020; b) certaines notes ont été converties en texte normatif (Article 1, 22.104); c) des limites d'échauffement ont été ajoutées pour les surfaces accessibles (Article 11). La présente partie 2 doit être utilisée conjointement avec la dernière édition de l'IEC 60335-1 et ses amendements sauf si cette édition l'exclut. Dans ce cas, la dernière édition qui n'exclut pas la présente partie 2 est utilisée. Elle a été établie sur la base de la sixième édition (2020) de cette norme.

Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-16. del: Posebne zahteve za drobilnike odpadne hrane

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 18-Jan-2026
• ICS: 13.120 - Domestic safety
• ICS: 97.040.50 - Small kitchen appliances
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Drafting Committee: CLC/TC 61/WG 01 - Relation with standardization and legislation
• Current Stage: 4599 - Dispatch of FV draft to CMC - Finalization for Vote
• Start Date: 12-Jun-2025
• Due Date: 06-Oct-2025
• Completion Date: 12-Jun-2025
• Directive: 2014/35/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: 2014/53/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 60335-2-16:2024 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-16: Particular requirements for food waste disposers

Relations

• Amended By: FprEN IEC 60335-2-16:2025/FprAA:2025 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-16: Particular requirements for food waste disposers
• Effective Date: 24-Oct-2023
• Revises: EN 60335-2-16:2003/A11:2018 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-16: Particular requirements for food waste disposers
• Effective Date: 24-Oct-2023
• Revises: EN 60335-2-16:2003/A1:2008 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-16: Particular requirements for food waste disposers
• Effective Date: 24-Oct-2023
• Revises: EN 60335-2-16:2003/A2:2012 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-16: Particular requirements for food waste disposers
• Effective Date: 24-Oct-2023
• Revises: EN 60335-2-16:2003 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-16: Particular requirements for food waste disposers
• Effective Date: 24-Oct-2023

Overview

The FprEN IEC 60335-2-16:2025 standard, developed by CLC and based on IEC 60335-2-16:2022, addresses the safety requirements specific to household and similar electrical food waste disposers. This sixth edition revises the previous 2002 edition, incorporating updates aligned with IEC 60335-1:2020, including new limits on temperature rise for accessible surfaces and conversion of some notes into normative requirements. It applies to electric food waste disposers operating at rated voltages up to 250 V, including direct current (DC) and battery-operated devices.

Food waste disposers covered by this standard are commonly installed in homes, shops, light industry, and farm environments where operated by laypersons, aiming to mitigate common hazards encountered during normal and abnormal appliance use. The document excludes portable food waste disposers, incinerator types, exclusively industrial/commercial units, and products used under special conditions like corrosive or explosive atmospheres.

Key Topics

• Scope and Application: Covers electric food waste disposers for household and similar uses, including DC and battery-powered appliances. Excludes portable units and special industrial equipment.
• Safety Requirements: Focuses on protection against electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire, and radiation hazards, ensuring user safety during normal operation.
• Construction and Testing: Details requirements on materials, internal wiring, components, heating limits, overload protection, mechanical strength, and moisture resistance.
• Temperature Rise Limits: Newly added clause specifying maximum surface temperature rises on accessible parts to prevent burns and injuries.
• Marking and Instructions: Mandates clear product labeling, operational instructions, and safety warnings to inform users about safe handling.
• Classification and Protection: Includes appliance classification, protection against live parts, and motor starting protocols.
• Software and Electrical Components: Annexes provide normative requirements for motor ageing and software evaluation, reflecting modern appliance complexities.
• Compliance and Updates: Supplements IEC 60335-1 general safety requirements, integrating amendments relevant to food waste disposers.

Applications

This standard is essential for manufacturers, testing laboratories, certification bodies, and regulatory authorities involved in the design, production, and assessment of food waste disposers intended for:

• Residential Kitchens: Ensuring home appliances meet safety standards to prevent electric shock and mechanical injury.
• Small Commercial Settings: Shops, light industries, and farm environments where layman-operated disposers are used.
• Product Development and Quality Control: Guiding safe product design and inspection strategies to comply with international safety norms.
• Regulatory Compliance: Enabling manufacturers to align with European and international safety requirements, facilitating market access and consumer protection.
• Electrical and Mechanical Safety Assessments: Supporting risk evaluation related to overheating, electrical leakage, moisture ingress, and mechanical robustness.

Related Standards

• IEC 60335-1: General safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances; forms the baseline document that part 2-16 supplements.
• EN 60335-2-16:2003 and Amendments: Earlier editions of the standard that the 2025 revision supersedes.
• National Health and Labour Authorities Regulations: Additional country-specific safety or installation restrictions that may apply.
• IEC 60335 Series: A collection of standards covering various household appliances safety requirements.
• ISO/IEC Directives: Governing protocols for the development and maintenance of IEC standards, ensuring consistency and international applicability.

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By adhering to FprEN IEC 60335-2-16:2025, stakeholders can ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of food waste disposers, protecting users from hazards while promoting sustainable waste management practices in domestic and commercial environments. This standard plays a crucial role in harmonizing safety across Europe and internationally for an essential household appliance category.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2024
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-16. del: Posebne zahteve
za drobilnike odpadne hrane
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-16: Particular requirements
for food waste disposers
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-16:
Besondere Anforderungen für Zerkleinerer von Nahrungsmittelabfällen
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-16: Exigences
particulières pour les broyeurs de déchets
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 60335-2-16:2024
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
97.040.50 Majhni gospodinjski aparati Small kitchen appliances
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD DRAFT
prEN IEC 60335-2-16
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2024
ICS 13.120; 97.040.50 Will supersede EN 60335-2-16:2003; EN 60335-2-
16:2003/A1:2008; EN 60335-2-16:2003/A2:2012; EN
60335-2-16:2003/A11:2018
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-16:
Particular requirements for food waste disposers
(IEC 60335-2-16:2022)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-16: Exigences particulières pour les broyeurs de ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-16: Besondere Anforderungen für
déchets Zerkleinerer von Nahrungsmittelabfällen
(IEC 60335-2-16:2022) (IEC 60335-2-16:2022)
This draft European Standard is submitted to CENELEC members for enquiry.
Deadline for CENELEC: 2024-08-16.

The text of this draft consists of the text of IEC 60335-2-16:2022.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

This draft European Standard 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
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© 2024 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Project: 78868 Ref. No. prEN IEC 60335-2-16:2024 E

prEN IEC 60335-2-16:2024 (E)
1 European foreword
2 This document (prEN IEC 60335-2-16:2024) consists of the text of IEC 60335-2-16:2022 prepared by
3 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) dor + 6 months
document has to be announced at national
level
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) dor + 12 months
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) dor + 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 60335-2-16:2024/prAA:2024.
7 This document will supersede EN 60335-2-16:2003 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
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 60335-2-10:2024/prAA:2024.
IEC 60335-2-16 ®
Edition 6.0 2022-10
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –
Part 2-16: Particular requirements for food waste disposers
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
ICS 13.120; 97.040.50 ISBN 978-2-8322-5632-9
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 General requirement . 9
5 General conditions for the tests . 9
6 Classification . 9
7 Marking and instructions . 10
8 Protection against access to live parts . 10
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 10
10 Power input and current . 10
11 Heating . 10
12 Charging of metal-ion batteries . 11
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 11
14 Transient overvoltages . 11
15 Moisture resistance . 12
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 12
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 12
18 Endurance . 12
19 Abnormal operation . 13
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 13
21 Mechanical strength . 14
22 Construction . 14
23 Internal wiring . 14
24 Components . 14
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 15
26 Terminals for external conductors . 15
27 Provision for earthing . 15
28 Screws and connections . 15
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 15
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 15
31 Resistance to rusting . 15
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 15
Annexes . 17
Annex C (normative) Ageing test on motors . 17
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 18
Bibliography . 19

Figure 101 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures . 16

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Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for specified external accessible surfaces
under normal operating conditions . 11

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-16: Particular requirements for food waste disposers

FOREWORD
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IEC 60335-2-16 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of household and
similar electrical appliances. It is an International Standard.
This sixth edition cancels and replaces the fifth edition published in 2002, Amendment 1:2008
and Amendment 2:2011. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) some notes have been converted to normative text (Clause 1, 22.104);
c) addition of temperature rise limits for accessible surface (Clause 11).

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The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
61/6442/CDV 61/6532A/RVC
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 and ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement, available
at www.iec.ch/members_experts/refdocs. The main document types developed by IEC are
described in greater detail at www.iec.ch/standardsdev/publications.
A list of all parts of the IEC 60335 series, under the general title: Household and similar
electrical appliances – Safety, can be found on the IEC website.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not
preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) of that standard.
NOTE 1 When "Part 1" is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC 60335-1.
This part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60335-1, so as to convert
that publication into the IEC standard: Particular requirements for food waste disposers.
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this part 2, that subclause applies as
far as is reasonable. When this standard states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the
relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
NOTE 2 The following numbering system is used:
– subclauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1;
– unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in Part 1, they are numbered starting from 101, including
those in a replaced clause or subclause;
– additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and the
associated noun are also in bold.
The committee has decided that the contents of this document will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC website under webstore.iec.ch in the data related to the
specific document. At this date, the document will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or
revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation nationally
not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.
The following differences exist in the countries indicated below.
– Clause 1: The installation of food waste disposers is not allowed (Netherlands).
– Clause 1: Permission to install food waste disposers depends upon the local authority
responsible for the sewage system (Finland, Japan and Norway).
– 6.1: Class 0I appliances are allowed (Japan).

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INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its
provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.
Guidance documents concerning the application of the safety requirements for appliance
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