prEN IEC 60335-2-74:2026/prAA: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: 17-Dec-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: 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: prEN 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

prEN IEC 60335-2-74:2026/prAA:2026 is a draft European Standard developed by CLC/TC 61 (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization). This amendment specifies the safety requirements for portable electric immersion heaters with rated voltages up to 250 V intended for household and similar settings. The standard extends to appliances used in shops, light industry, and agricultural environments, focusing on the protection of users-especially laypersons, children, and domestic animals-against hazards associated with normal operation.

Implementing this standard supports manufacturers, importers, and regulatory authorities in ensuring that portable immersion heaters placed on the European market meet the latest domestic electrical appliance safety requirements.

Key Topics

• Enhanced User Protection: The amendment clearly addresses foreseeable hazards for all individuals, including children, persons with reduced capabilities, and domestic animals.
• Updated Marking and Instructions: Requirements specify that clear safety information be provided, ensuring proper use by various user groups.
• Maintenance Restrictions: Specific provisions state that cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children.
• Normative References: Introduces the latest general requirements from EN IEC 60335-1:2023 and its amendments, ensuring alignment with up-to-date safety practices.
• Supersession of Previous Versions: Updates and replaces earlier editions, including EN 60335-2-74:2003+A1:2006+A2:2009+A11:2018.
• Scope of Application: The document affirms its applicability for both private households and professional settings where laypersons operate immersion heaters.
• Consistency with Essential EU Regulations: Though not directly linked to specific legislation, it supports compliance with European directives on domestic safety and electrical appliances.

Applications

Implementing prEN IEC 60335-2-74:2026/prAA:2026 has clear practical implications for:

• Manufacturers and Designers of Electrical Appliances: Ensures product safety and market access across the EU by providing clear requirements for instructions, labeling, and construction.
• Importers and Distributors: Facilitates due diligence and product selection aligned with the latest safety standards, reducing liability risks.
• Retailers: Assures that products sold are compliant with European safety expectations, especially for appliances intended for general use in homes, shops, or light industrial environments.
• Farm Operators: Provides clear guidance for the safe use of portable immersion heaters in agricultural settings, addressing the unique needs of non-professional users.
• Regulatory Bodies and Market Surveillance: Supports assessment and enforcement of compliance, contributing to higher standards of consumer protection.
• End-Users: Enhances reliability and user safety for daily use of portable immersion heaters by providing improved warning and handling instructions.

Related Standards

For comprehensive compliance and best practices, consider these related European and international standards:

• EN IEC 60335-1:2023 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: General requirements
• EN IEC 60335-2-15 - Particular requirements for appliances for heating liquids
• EN IEC 60335-2-55 - Particular requirements for electrical appliances for household cleaning
• EN IEC 60335-2-73 - Particular requirements for fixed immersion heaters

Adopting and referencing these harmonized standards ensures a consistent approach to the electrical safety of household and similar appliances, supporting seamless market entry and legal compliance throughout Europe.

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.

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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Project: 80442 Ref. No. 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
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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