FprEN IEC 60335-2-74:2026/FprAA:2026

• Abstract:

  European Standard deals with the safety of portable electric immersion heaters, their rated voltage voltage being not more than 250 V, for household and similar purposes. Also includes appliances intended for use by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms.

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 03-Jan-2027
• 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: 13-Jul-2026
• Due Date: 21-Jul-2026
• Completion Date: 13-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
• Directive:

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  Not Harmonized2014/55/EU - Directive 2014/55/EU of the European Parliament and of The Council of 16 April 2014 on Electronic Invoicing in Public Procurement
• 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
• Mandate: M/585 - standardisation request to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute as regards radio equipment in support of Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council in conjunction with Commission Delegated Regulation
• Ref Project: oSIST prEN IEC 60335-2-74:2026/oprAA:2026 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-74: Particular requirements for portable immersion heaters

• Amends: FprEN IEC 60335-2-74:2026 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-74: Particular requirements for portable immersion heaters
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2024

Overview

FprEN IEC 60335-2-74:2026/FprAA:2026 is a draft European Standard issued by CLC for the safety of portable electric immersion heaters with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V. This standard specifies particular requirements for the use of these appliances in households and similar environments, including light industry, shops, and farms. The amendment further develops guidelines ensuring the protection of users-including children, people with disabilities, and domestic animals-reflecting current safety practices for electrical appliances.

This standard forms part of the broader EN IEC 60335 series on the safety of household and similar electrical appliances, providing harmonized safety requirements essential for manufacturers, regulators, and product developers across Europe.

Key Topics

• Scope and Inclusion: Covers all reasonably foreseeable hazards associated with intended use of portable immersion heaters by end-users, including vulnerable groups and domestic animals.
• Marking and Instructions:
  • Updated requirements on user instructions for safe operation, especially concerning children and animals.
  • Clear stipulation that portable immersion heaters cannot be used by children and must be kept out of reach of children and domestic animals.
  • Enhanced guidelines for supervising or instructing persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.
• Reference to General Requirements: Integrates EN IEC 60335-1:2023 and its amendments as the basis for general safety requirements, ensuring consistency with other electrical appliance standards.
• Amendments to Test and Safety Procedures:
  • Adjustments to methods related to heating tests and measurement tools.
  • Application of modified annexes to support safety verification.
• Superseding Previous Standards: With the inclusion of Amendment A11, supersedes EN 60335-2-74:2003 and related amendments, providing a modernized safety framework.

Applications

• Household Use: Ensures safe design and usage of portable immersion heaters, reducing the risk of electrical shock, burns, or misuse in domestic settings.
• Non-residential Environments: Applicable to devices used in shops, light industry, and farms-particularly relevant for areas where laypersons may operate portable heaters.
• User Groups: Enhances protection for users with disabilities and establishes clear boundaries for supervising children's access, promoting universally safe application.
• Manufacturers and Designers: Guides the development, testing, and documentation of compliant immersion heaters, facilitating CE marking and market access within the European Economic Area.
• Market Surveillance: Supports authorities and organizations in verifying product compliance for both new and existing devices, contributing to consumer safety.

Related Standards

• EN IEC 60335-1:2023, A11:2023, prAB:2026 - General requirements for the safety of household electrical appliances.
• EN IEC 60335-2-15 - Particular requirements for appliances such as electric kettles and water heaters.
• EN IEC 60335-2-55 - Particular requirements for appliances like electrical heating pads and blankets.
• EN IEC 60335-2-73 - Focuses on immersion heaters for livestock watering.
• Regulatory References:
  • Directive 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive)
  • Regulation 2024/1230/EU
  • Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment Directive) – Not applicable for this standard but noted for context.

Conclusion

FprEN IEC 60335-2-74:2026/FprAA:2026 addresses evolving safety requirements for portable immersion heaters used in everyday and professional environments. By clarifying user guidelines and strengthening protection for the most vulnerable, this standard delivers practical value for product designers, manufacturers, safety authorities, and end-users seeking compliance and assurance in electrical appliance safety. For comprehensive electrical appliance risk mitigation and market access in Europe, alignment with this and related standards is essential.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2026
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-74. del: Posebne zahteve
za prenosne potopne grelnike - Dopolnilo AA
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-74: Particular requirements
for portable immersion heaters
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-74:
Besondere Anforderungen für ortsveränderliche Tauchheizgeräte
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-74: Exigences
particulières pour les thermoplongeurs mobiles
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 60335-2-74:2026/prAA:2026
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
97.040.50 Majhni gospodinjski aparati Small kitchen appliances
oSIST prEN IEC 60335-2- en
74:2026/oprAA:2026
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD DRAFT
prEN IEC 60335-2-74:2026
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prAA
April 2026
ICS 13.120; 97.040.50 -
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-74:
Particular requirements for portable immersion heaters
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-74: Exigences particulières pour les ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-74: Besondere Anforderungen für
thermoplongeurs mobiles ortsveränderliche Tauchheizgeräte
This draft amendment prAA, if approved, will modify the European Standard prEN IEC 60335-2-74:2026; it is submitted to CENELEC
members for enquiry.
Deadline for CENELEC: 2026-07-10.

It has been drawn up by CLC/TC 61.

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.

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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.

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Project: 80442 Ref. No. prEN IEC 60335-2-74:2026/prAA:2026 E

prEN IEC 60335-2-74:2026/prAA:2026 (E)
16 Contents Page
17 European foreword . 3
18 1 Modification to the Introduction. 4
19 2 Modification to Clause 1, “Scope” . 4
20 3 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references” . 4
21 4 Modification to Clause 7, “Marking and instructions” . 4
22 5 Modification to Clause 11, “Heating” . 4
23 6 Modification to the annexes . 5
24 7 Modification to Bibliography . 7
prEN IEC 60335-2-74:2026/prAA:2026 (E)
25 European foreword
26 This document (prEN IEC 60335-2-74:2026/prAA:2026) has been prepared by CLC/TC 61 “Safety of household
27 and similar electrical appliances”.
28 This document is currently submitted to Public Enquiry.
29 The following dates are proposed:
• latest date by which the existence of this (doa) dav + 6 mont
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