EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023/A1:2023

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-23: Particular requirements for appliances for skin or hair care

This European Standard deals with the safety of electric appliances for the care of skin or hair of persons or animals and intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.

Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-23: Besondere Anforderungen für Geräte zur Behandlung von Haut und Haar

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-23: Exigences particulières pour les appareils destinés aux soins de la peau ou des cheveux

Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-23. del: Posebne zahteve za aparate za nego kože ali las (IEC 60335-2-23:2016/A1:2019) - Dopolnilo A1

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 11-May-2023
• ICS: 13.120 - Domestic safety
• ICS: 97.170 - Body care equipment
• 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: 12-May-2023
• Completion Date: 12-May-2023
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• Directive:

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  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/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• 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 60335-2-23:2023/A1:2023 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-23: Particular requirements for appliances for skin or hair care (IEC 60335-2-23:2016/A1:2019)

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 60335-2-23:2023 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-23: Particular requirements for appliances for skin or hair care
• Effective Date: 03-Mar-2020

Overview

EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023/A1:2023 is a European standard developed by the CENELEC (CLC) that sets out safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances used for skin or hair care. The amendment A1 updates the 2023 edition and aligns with the international standard IEC 60335-2-23:2016/A1:2019. The standard applies to electrical appliances with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V, intended for use by individuals for personal care, including devices for both humans and animals. Its primary goal is to ensure the safe design, construction, and operation of appliances such as hairdryers, straighteners, curling irons, and foot care devices, used either in homes or similar environments.

Key Topics

• Scope of Application

  • Applies to electrical appliances for skin and hair care used in households or similar locations
  • Rated voltage of appliances is limited to 250 V
  • Includes devices for use by both people and animals

• Specific Requirements for Water-Filled Foot Care Appliances

  • Defines safety criteria and instructions for water-filled foot care devices
  • Addresses marking, instructions, protection against live parts, heating limits, mechanical stability, and strength

• User Safety Instructions

  • Mandates clear safety instructions and warnings, especially for water-filled foot care appliances
  • Specific recommendations for heat-sensitive users and water leakage situations

• Mechanical and Electrical Safety

  • Requirements to safeguard against mechanical hazards, electrical shocks, overheating, moisture ingress, and abnormal operation
  • Testing for stability, drop resistance, and safe temperature limits

• Product Testing and Compliance

  • Guidance on product testing for market access within the European Economic Area
  • Supports manufacturers with requirements for robust design and clear instructions

Applications

This standard is highly relevant to manufacturers, importers, and safety compliance professionals working with household electrical appliances, particularly:

• Product Development: Assists manufacturers in designing products that conform to the latest European safety requirements, ensuring user well-being and market acceptance.
• Market Entry: Provides essential guidance for CE marking and demonstrates compliance with electrotechnical safety standards required in the EU and EEA.
• Testing Labs: Reference for accredited testing and certification organizations assessing electrical appliances prior to commercialization.
• User Documentation: Informs the preparation of user manuals and warning labels, especially for appliances involving water and heat, reducing the risk of accidents.
• Regulatory Compliance: Facilitates alignment with CENELEC and IEC frameworks, helping organizations avoid costly recalls due to non-compliance.

Appliance categories addressed include:

• Hairdryers, curling irons, straighteners, and other personal hair styling devices
• Electric razors and epilators
• Foot care appliances, including water-filled foot baths and massagers
• Household pet grooming appliances

Related Standards

• EN IEC 60335-1: General requirements for safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• EN IEC 60335-2-32: Specific requirements for massage appliances, often referenced in conjunction with foot care devices
• EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023/A11:2023: Used in conjunction with this standard for additional amendments
• IEC 60335-2-23:2016/A1:2019: The international base standard incorporated into the European version

By meeting the requirements of EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023/A1:2023, manufacturers and distributors demonstrate commitment to user safety and regulatory compliance, supporting the safe use of skin and hair care appliances across Europe.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2023
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-23. del: Posebne zahteve
za aparate za nego kože ali las (IEC 60335-2-23:2016/A1:2019) - Dopolnilo A1
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-23: Particular requirements
for appliances for skin or hair care (IEC 60335-2-23:2016/A1:2019)
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-23:
Besondere Anforderungen für Geräte zur Behandlung von Haut und Haar (IEC 60335-2-
23:2016/A1:2019)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-23: Exigences
particulières pour les appareils destinés aux soins de la peau ou des cheveux (IEC
60335-2-23:2016/A1:2019)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023/A1:2023
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
97.170 Oprema za nego telesa Body care equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023/A1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2023
ICS 13.120; 97.170
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-23:
Particular requirements for appliances for skin or hair care
(IEC 60335-2-23:2016/A1:2019)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-23: Exigences particulières pour les appareils ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-23: Besondere Anforderungen für
destinés aux soins de la peau ou des cheveux Geräte zur Behandlung von Haut und Haar
(IEC 60335-2-23:2016/A1:2019) (IEC 60335-2-23:2016/A1:2019)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023; it was approved by CENELEC on 2023-03-01. 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.
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.

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2023 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023/A1:2023 E

European foreword
This document (EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023/A1:2023) consists of the text of IEC 60335-2-
23:2016/A1:2019 prepared by IEC/TC 61 “Safety of household and similar electrical appliances”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2024–03–01
implemented at national level by publication of an
identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2026–03–01
conflicting with this document have to be withdrawn

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document is read in conjunction with EN IEC 60335-2-23:2023/A11:2023.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60335-2-23:2016/A1:2019 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.

IEC 60335-2-23 ®
Edition 6.0 2019-03
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
A MENDMENT 1
AM ENDEMENT 1
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –

Part 2-23: Particular requirements for appliances for skin or hair care

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –

Partie 2-23: Exigences particulières pour les appareils destinés aux soins de la

peau ou des cheveux
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 13.120; 97.170 ISBN 978-2-8322-6653-3

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© IEC 2019
FOREWORD
This amendment has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of household and
similar electrical appliances.
The text of this amendment is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
61/5757/FDIS 61/5794/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this amendment can be found in the report
on voting indicated in the above table.
The committee has decided that the contents of this amendment and the base publication will
remain unchanged until the stability date indicated on the IEC website under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended
NOTE 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 conductin
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