EN IEC 60335-2-81:2023/A1:2023

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-81: Particular requirements for foot warmers and heating mats

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Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-81: Besondere Anforderungen an Fußwärmer und Heizmatten

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-81: Exigences particulières pour les chancelières et les carpettes chauffantes électriques

Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-81. del: Posebne zahteve za grelnike nog in grelna pregrinjala (IEC 60335-2-81:2015/A1:2017) - Dopolnilo A1

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 18-May-2023
• ICS: 13.120 - Domestic safety
• ICS: 97.100.10 - Electric heaters
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Drafting Committee: IEC/TC 61 - IEC_TC_61
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 19-May-2023
• Completion Date: 19-May-2023
• 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
• Mandate: M/511 - Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI relating to harmonised standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive
• Ref Project: SIST EN IEC 60335-2-81:2023/A1:2023 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-81: Particular requirements for foot warmers and heating mats (IEC 60335-2-81:2015/A1:2017)

Relations

• Referred By: EN 12976-1:2021 - Thermal solar systems and components - Factory made systems - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 12976-1:2017 - Thermal solar systems and components - Factory made systems - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Amends: EN IEC 60335-2-81:2023 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-81: Particular requirements for foot warmers and heating mats
• Effective Date: 11-Oct-2016

Overview

EN IEC 60335-2-81:2023/A1:2023 is a European standard developed by CLC, which specifies particular safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances, specifically foot warmers and heating mats. This amendment (A1:2023) is based on the international standard IEC 60335-2-81:2015/A1:2017 and forms part of the wider EN IEC 60335-2-81:2023 standard series focused on electrical appliance safety. The document is essential for manufacturers, testing laboratories, and regulatory authorities involved with electrically heated foot warmers and heating mats.

Key Topics

• Scope: Applicable to foot warmers and heating mats intended for household and similar use, ensuring their safety in domestic environments.
• Safety Requirements: Details measures and tests to prevent hazards such as electric shock, fire, and mechanical risks during normal operation and under fault conditions.
• Supply Connection: Provides particular requirements regarding flexible cords, switches, and controls, emphasizing robustness for appliances fitted with non-detachable cords.
• Harmonization: The amendment aligns the European standard with the latest international safety practices, ensuring consistency across member countries.
• Transitional Guidelines: Recommends a transitional adoption period of 12 to 36 months from publication, facilitating adjustment for manufacturers and regulators.

Applications

The EN IEC 60335-2-81:2023/A1:2023 standard is directly relevant for:

• Manufacturers of electrical foot warmers and heating mats, who must design products compliant with stringent electrical, mechanical, and fire safety requirements before entering the European market.
• Testing Laboratories assessing product conformity through standardized electrical safety tests, including those for supply connection and flexible cords.
• Certification Bodies and Inspectors verifying that products meet updated safety benchmarks, supporting market surveillance and consumer protection.
• Product Designers and Engineers implementing safety features in appliances for domestic use, such as reinforced electrical insulation, safe temperature limits, and durable control components.

By adhering to this standard, stakeholders ensure safe use of foot warmers and heating mats in homes, reducing risks of electrical hazards, burns, or malfunction.

Related Standards

• EN IEC 60335-1 - General requirements for safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
• EN IEC 60335-2-106 - Particular safety requirements for flexible sheet heating elements for room heating.
• EN IEC 60335-2-17 - Requirements for blankets, pads, and similar flexible heating appliances.
• EN IEC 60335-2-96 - Specific rules for heating appliances not covered by dedicated standards.

Practical Value

Implementing EN IEC 60335-2-81:2023/A1:2023 ensures that foot warmers and heating mats are safe for consumers, reducing liabilities and supporting product acceptance across the European market. Compliance fosters trust, minimizes recalls, and demonstrates a proactive commitment to electrical safety. The standard supports interoperability, equitable market access, and legal compliance for all stakeholders involved in the production and distribution of household heating appliances.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2023
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-81. del: Posebne zahteve
za grelnike nog in grelna pregrinjala (IEC 60335-2-81:2015/A1:2017) - Dopolnilo A1
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-81: Particular requirements
for foot warmers and heating mats (IEC 60335-2-81:2015/A1:2017)
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-81:
Besondere Anforderungen an Fußwärmer und Heizmatten (IEC 60335-2-
81:2015/A1:2017)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-81: Exigences
particulières pour les chancelières et les carpettes chauffantes électriques (IEC 60335-2-
81:2015/A1:2017)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60335-2-81:2023/A1:2023
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
97.100.10 Električni grelniki Electric heaters
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60335-2-81:2023/A1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2023
ICS 13.120; 97.100.10
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-81:
Particular requirements for foot warmers and heating mats
(IEC 60335-2-81:2015/A1:2017)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-81: Exigences particulières pour les chancelières et ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-81: Besondere Anforderungen an
les carpettes chauffantes électriques Fußwärmer und Heizmatten
(IEC 60335-2-81:2015/A1:2017) (IEC 60335-2-81:2015/A1:2017)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN IEC 60335-2-81:2023; it was approved by CENELEC on 2022-03-14. 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
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This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
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Türkiye and the United Kingdom.

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