FprEN IEC 60335-2-3:2026

• Abstract:

  This European Standard deals with the safety of electric dry irons and steam irons, including those with a separate water reservoir or boiler having a capacity not exceeding 5 l, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 03-Jan-2027
• ICS: 13.120 - Domestic safety
• ICS: 97.060 - Laundry 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: 08-Sep-2025
• Due Date: 03-Nov-2025
• Completion Date: 08-Sep-2025
• 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
• 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 60335-2-3:2024 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons

• Refers: EN 60584-1:2013 - Thermocouples - Part 1: EMF specifications and tolerances
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Amended By: FprEN IEC 60335-2-3:2026/FprAA:2026 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons
• Effective Date: 12-Mar-2024
• Revises: EN 60335-2-3:2016/A1:2020 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons
• Effective Date: 12-Mar-2024
• Revises: EN 60335-2-3:2016 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons
• Effective Date: 12-Mar-2024

Overview

FprEN IEC 60335-2-3:2026 is a European Standard developed by CLC that specifies the safety requirements for electric dry irons and steam irons intended for household and similar use. It covers all types of electric irons with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V, including both standalone units and those with a separate water reservoir or boiler up to a capacity of 5 liters. This standard is an essential reference for manufacturers, testing bodies, and regulatory authorities to ensure electric irons remain safe for consumer use and compliant with current safety regulations across the European market.

Key Topics

• Scope & Applicability: The standard includes requirements for electric dry irons and steam irons for household and similar purposes, including those used in retail shops, light industry, or farms. It excludes ironers, ironing boards, products exclusively for industrial use, and appliances designed for use in hazardous environments (e.g., areas with explosive atmospheres).

• Definitions & Product Types: The standard defines key terms relating to irons, such as steam irons, vented steam irons, pressurized steam irons, instantaneous steam irons, and cordless irons. It also clarifies components such as the soleplate, stand, functional surfaces, and handling instructions for each iron type.

• Essential Safety Requirements:

  • Protection against electrical, mechanical, thermal, and fire hazards
  • Marking and user instructions to prevent misuse, such as not leaving irons unattended, ensuring cooling before storage, and proper handling during water refilling
  • Resistance to moisture, overvoltages, and abnormal operating conditions
  • Requirements for temperature rise on accessible surfaces to avoid burns or injuries
  • Considerations for child and operator safety during use and maintenance

• Testing Methods: Prescribes standardized tests for:

  • Checking protection against access to live parts
  • Verifying temperature limits on accessible surfaces
  • Evaluating robustness through mechanical strength and stability tests
  • Assessing moisture resistance and insulation integrity
  • Special testing for irons with batteries, pressurized compartments, and cordless operation

Applications

FprEN IEC 60335-2-3:2026 is applied in various contexts:

• Product Design & Manufacturing: Enables designers and manufacturers of electric irons and steam irons to develop products that comply with harmonized European safety requirements, reducing liability and ensuring broad market access.
• Product Certification & Testing: Provides laboratories and certification bodies with the necessary criteria to conduct conformity assessments, essential for CE marking and national approvals.
• Market Surveillance & Regulation: Assists regulators, importers, and retailers in verifying compliance and ensuring that only safe electrical appliances reach consumers.
• Consumer Guidance: Indirectly improves user safety by requiring clear labeling and instructions, covering aspects such as unattended use, storage, filling procedures, and maintenance.

Related Standards

FprEN IEC 60335-2-3:2026 is part of the IEC 60335 series focused on household appliance safety. Related and referenced standards include:

• IEC 60335-1: General requirements for the safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• IEC 60584-1: Thermocouples - specifications and tolerances, relevant for temperature measurement
• EN 60335-2-44: Specific requirements for ironers
• Related CISPR and IEC 61000 Series: Concerning electromagnetic compatibility (emissions and immunity)
• IEC 60364: Electrical installations of buildings, for compatibility with wiring rules

Following FprEN IEC 60335-2-3:2026 ensures electric irons on the European market consistently meet up-to-date safety standards, helping protect users and supporting product innovation within a defined compliance framework.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2024
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-3. del: Posebne zahteve za
električne likalnike
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements
for electric irons
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-3:
Besondere Anforderungen für elektrische Bügeleisen
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-3: Exigences
particulières pour les fers à repasser électriques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 60335-2-3:2024
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
97.060 Aparati za nego perila Laundry appliances
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD DRAFT
prEN IEC 60335-2-3
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2024
ICS 13.120; 97.060 Will supersede EN 60335-2-3:2016; EN 60335-2-
3:2016/A1:2020
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-3:
Particular requirements for electric irons
(IEC 60335-2-3:2022)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-3: Exigences particulières pour les fers à repasser ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-3: Besondere Anforderungen für
électriques elektrische Bügeleisen
(IEC 60335-2-3:2022) (IEC 60335-2-3:2022)
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 60335-2-3:2022.

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,
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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: 78616 Ref. No. prEN IEC 60335-2-3:2024 E

prEN IEC 60335-2-3:2024 (E)
1 European foreword
2 This document (prEN IEC 60335-2-3:2024) consists of the text of IEC 60335-2-3:2022 prepared by IEC/TC 61
3 "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 60335-2-3:2024/prAA:2024.
7 This document will supersede EN 60335-2-3:2016 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 60335-2-3:2024/prAA:2024.
IEC 60335-2-3 ®
Edition 7.0 2022-10
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –

Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –

Partie 2-3: Exigences particulières pour les fers à repasser électriques

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 13.120; 97.060 ISBN 978-2-8322-5772-2

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 General requirement . 10
5 General conditions for the tests . 10
6 Classification . 10
7 Marking and instructions . 10
8 Protection against access to live parts . 11
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 11
10 Power input and current . 12
11 Heating . 12
12 Charging of metal-ion batteries . 14
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 14
14 Transient overvoltages . 14
15 Moisture resistance . 14
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 15
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 15
18 Endurance . 15
19 Abnormal operation . 15
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 16
21 Mechanical strength . 16
22 Construction . 17
23 Internal wiring . 19
24 Components . 19
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 20
26 Terminals for external conductors . 20
27 Provision for earthing . 21
28 Screws and connections . 21
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 21
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 21
31 Resistance to rusting . 21
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 21
Annexes . 25
Bibliography . 26

Figure 101 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures . 22
Figure 102 – Simulated hand . 22
Figure 103 – Feeler gauge . 23
Figure 104 – Application of the simulated hand in a handle with closed ends . 23

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Figure 105 – Application of the simulated hand in a handle with an open end . 24

Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for specified external accessible surfaces under
normal operating conditions . 14

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons

FOREWORD
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9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of patent
rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
IEC 60335-2-3 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of household and
similar electrical appliances. It is an International Standard.
This seventh edition cancels and replaces the sixth edition published in 2012 and
Amendment 1:2015. 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) deletion or conversion of some notes to normative text (Clause 1, 5.2, 21.101);
c) addition of external accessible surface temperature limits (3.6.103, 11.3, 11.8);
d) clarification of surfaces likely to be contacted when gripping a handle (22.13);
e) clarification of the applicability of 30.2.2 and 30.2.3 (30.2, 30.2.3).

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The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
61/6670/FDIS 61/6746/RVD
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: Safety requirements for electric irons.
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.

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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 appliances can
be accessed via TC 61 supporting documents on the IEC website
https://www.iec.ch/tc61/supportingdocuments
This information is given for the convenience of users of this International Standard and does
not constitute a replacement for the normative text in this standard.
This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such
as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in normal
use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal situations that
can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which electromagnetic
phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.
This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that there
is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply mains.
However, national wiring rules can differ.
If an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered
by another part 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant part 2 is applied to each function separately, as
far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into
account.
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with in
Part 1, Part 1 applies.
NOTE 1 This means that the technical committees responsible for the part 2 standards have determined that it is
not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general
requirements.
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes
precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
NOTE 2 Horizontal publications, basic safety publications and group safety publications covering a hazard are not
applicable since they have been taken into consideration when developing the general and particular requirements
for the IEC 60335 series of standards.
An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to
comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to
have other features which impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.
An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed
in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of the
requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply with the
standard.
NOTE 3 Standards dealing with non-safety aspects of household appliances are:
– IEC standards published by TC 59 concerning methods of measuring performance;
– CISPR 11, CISPR 14-1 and relevant IEC 61000-3 series standards concerning electromagnetic emissions;
– CISPR 14-2 concerning electromagnetic immunity;
– IEC standards published by TC 111 concerning environmental matters.

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons

1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electric dry irons and steam irons, including
those with a separate water reservoir or boiler having a capacity not exceeding 5 l, 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 which nevertheless can be 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,
which 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 authorities
responsible for the safety of pressure vessels. and similar authorities.
This standard does not apply to
– ironers (IEC 60335-2-44);
– ironing boards;
– appliances designed exclusively for industrial 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).
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
Addition:
IEC 60584-1, Thermocouples – Part 1: EMF specifications and tolerances

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3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
3.1 Definitions relating to physical characteristics
3.1.9 Addition:
operation of the appliance under the following conditions:
The iron is placed on its stand and is operated with its thermostat at the highest setting.
If the iron does not have a thermostat, the surface temperature at the mid-point of the centre
line of the soleplate is maintained at 250 °C ± 10 °C by switching the supply on and off, or at
the highest temperature if it is lower.
Steam irons with a separate water reservoir or boiler are operated with the water reservoir or
boiler filled with water.
Pressurized steam irons incorporating the boiler are operated with or without water, whichever
is more unfavourable with respect to the compliance criteria for each test.
Note 1 to entry: It can be necessary to conduct a test with and without water to determine the more unfavourable
condition.
Other steam irons are operated empty.
3.5 Definitions relating to types of appliances
3.5.101
steam iron
iron having means to produce and supply steam to the textile material during ironing
Note 1 to entry: Steam irons can incorporate a means for blowing steam onto clothes.
3.5.102
vented steam iron
steam iron in which steam is produced when the water contacts the soleplate, the water
reservoir being at atmospheric pressure
Note 1 to entry: The water reservoir can be incorporated in the iron or connected to the iron by a hose.
3.5.103
pressurized steam iron
steam iron in which steam is produced in a boiler at a pressure exceeding 50 kPa
Note 1 to entry: The boiler can be incorporated in the iron or connected to the iron by a hose.
3.5.104
instantaneous steam iron
steam iron in which small quantities of water are pumped from the water reservoir and in which
steam is produced when the water contacts the walls of the boiler, the water reservoir and the
boiler being at atmospheric pressure
Note 1 to entry: The water reservoir and the boiler are connected to the iron by a hose.
3.5.105
cordless iron
iron that is connected to the supply only when placed on its stand
Note 1 to entry: Cordless irons can be directly connected to the supply mains during ironing by a detachable part
to which the supply cord is fixed.

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3.6 Definitions relating to parts of appliances
3.6.101
soleplate
heated part of the iron which is pressed against the textile material while ironing
3.6.102
stand
heel of the iron or a separate part provided with the iron, on which the iron is placed when at
rest
Note 1 to entry: The separate water reservoir or boiler may serve as the stand.
3.6.103
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