IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission

IEC 60940:2026 establishes general rules and safety requirements on the application of capacitors, resistors, inductors, and complete filter units for electromagnetic interference suppression which will be connected to an AC mains or other supply (DC or AC) with a nominal voltage not exceeding 1 000 V AC having a nominal frequency not exceeding 400 Hz, or 1 500 V DC.
It facilitates drafters of product safety standards and other stakeholders such as designers, manufacturers, service providers, policy makers and regulators to consider safety aspects for the intended use and the reasonably foreseeable misuse of these components in its products and systems and apply risk reduction measures to achieve a tolerable risk level.
This third edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) new title to change the document from “guidance” into “general rules and safety requirements;
b) new content added (Clause 5 to Clause 9);
c) the previous edition is partly contained in Clause 4.

IEC TS 63537:2026 addresses the requirements for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation test of power system stability control system (see definition in 3.1.2). Its purpose is to provide guidelines encompassing the use of terms and definitions, as well as the objective and general requirements for HIL simulation test. The TS covers the test requirements, test system, test contents, and test quality management. This document improves the safe and stable operation of the power system.

IEC 60079-10-2 is concerned with the identification and classification of areas where explosive dust atmospheres and combustible dust layers are present in order to permit the proper assessment of ignition sources in such areas. In this document, explosive dust atmospheres and combustible dust layers are treated separately. In Clause 4, area classification for explosive dust clouds is described, with dust layers acting as one of the possible sources of release. In Clause 7, other general considerations for dust layers are described. The examples in this document are based on a system of effective housekeeping being implemented in the plant to prevent dust layers from accumulating. Where effective housekeeping is not present, the area classification includes the possible formation of explosive dust clouds from dust layers. The principles of this document can also be followed when combustible fibres or flyings might cause a hazard.
Atmospheric conditions include variations in pressure and temperature above and below reference levels of 101,3 kPa (1 013 mbar) and 20 °C (293 K), provided that the variations have a negligible effect on the explosive properties of the combustible material. For air with normal oxygen content, typically a volume fraction of 21 % is assumed.
It does not apply to:
a) underground mining areas;
b) dusts of explosives that do not require atmospheric oxygen for combustion such as pyrophoric substances, propellants, pyrotechnics, munitions, peroxides, oxidizers, water‑reactive elements or compounds, or other similar materials;
c) catastrophic failures or rare malfunctions which are outside the conditions dealt with in this document;
d) rooms used for medical purposes;
e) domestic premises;
f) where a hazard is due to the presence of flammable gas or vapour, but the principles can be used in the assessment of a hybrid mixture (see also IEC 60079-10-1).
This document does not consider the effects of consequential damage following a fire or an explosion. Please refer to the foreword of the document for a detailed listing of the significant technical changes from the previous edition.

IEC/IEEE 60802:2026 defines time-sensitive networking profiles for industrial automation. The profiles select features, options, configurations, defaults, protocols, and procedures of bridges, end stations, and LANs to build industrial automation networks. This document also specifies YANG modules defining read-only information available online and offline as a digital data sheet. This document also specifies YANG modules for remote procedure calls and actions to address requirements arising from industrial automation networks.

IEC TS 63427:2026 provides principles and technical requirements for the adjustment potential of demand side resources in demand side management. Demand side resources include dispatchable loads, electrical energy storage, grid-connected microgrids, and distributed energy resources, which are connected to power distribution systems and capable of adjusting their operating state and exchanging information with grid control systems. It includes the DSR characteristics, system requirements, data preparation and evaluation process.
The adjustments of demand side resources can be subject to relevant local regulations or specifications. Electricity market mechanisms, user behaviour and data privacy are excluded from the scope of this document.

IEC TS 63346-2-1:2026 establishes the general principles for the design of low-voltage auxiliary power systems (APS) with nominal voltages below or equal to 1 kV AC and 1,5 kV DC, and nominal frequency up to and including 60 Hz, so as to provide safe and correct operation for the intended use.
This document applies to the design of low-voltage auxiliary systems for
- substations, which are part of an electrical system, confined to a given area, mainly including ends of transmission or distribution lines, electrical switchgear and controlgear, buildings and transformers,
- converter stations,
- hydropower stations, where the gravitational energy of water is converted into electricity, and
- thermal power stations, where the thermal energy is obtained by burning fossil fuels.

ISO/IEC 14543-4-303:2026 specifies an application-layer protocol important for ensuring interoperability among the products of various manufacturers regarding communications between electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) chargers and controllers. It uses the network enhanced communications device (NECD) protocol specified in ISO/IEC 14543-4-3. This protocol is based on UDP using IPv4 or IPv6 (TCP is optional).

ISO/IEC 14543-4-304:2026 specifies an application-layer protocol important for ensuring interoperability among the products of various manufacturers regarding communications between electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) charger and dischargers and controllers. It uses the network enhanced communications device (NECD) protocol specified in ISO/IEC 14543-4-3. This protocol is based on UDP using IPv4 or IPv6 (TCP is optional).

IEC TS 62607-6-24:2026 which is a Technical Specification, establishes a standardized method to determine the key control characteristic (KCC)
• number of layer distribution
for CVD graphene film by
• optical contrast measurement
The number of layers and number of layer distribution of CVD graphene film is derived by G‑channel contrast values.
This method is applicable for clean CVD graphene film without twisted multilayer structures on a SiO2/Si substrate.

IEC 60404-8-8:2017(E) defines the grades of thin non-oriented electrical steel strip and sheet in nominal thicknesses of 0,05 mm, 0,10 mm, 0,15 mm, 0,20 mm, 0,25 mm, 0,30 mm and 0,35 mm and of thin grain-oriented electrical steel strip and sheet in nominal thicknesses of 0,05 mm, 0,10 mm, 0,15 mm and 0,18 mm. In particular, it gives general requirements, magnetic properties, geometric characteristics and tolerances, technological characteristics, as well as inspection procedures.
NOTE For thin non-oriented electrical steel strip and sheet, other nominal thicknesses (i.e. 0,12 mm, 0,18 mm, 0,23 mm and 0,27 mm) can be agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
This document applies to electrical steel strip and sheet supplied in the finally annealed condition in coils or sheets and intended for the construction of magnetic circuits predominantly used at frequencies in the range from 100 Hz to 10 kHz.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- extension of the range of electrical steels to include the improved grades.

IEC 60404-8-3:2023 defines the grades of cold-rolled non-oriented electrical steel strip and sheet delivered in the semi-processed state in nominal thicknesses of 0,47 mm, 0,50 mm, 0,64 mm, 0,65 mm and 0,79 mm. It gives general requirements, magnetic properties, geometric characteristics, tolerances and technical characteristics as well as inspection procedures. The nominal thicknesses of 0,47 mm, 0,64 mm and 0,79 mm apply to the grades for use at 60 Hz only.
This document applies to cold-rolled non-oriented electrical steel strip and sheet delivered in the semi-processed state, i.e. without final heat treatment, in coils or sheets, and intended for the construction of magnetic circuits. This document does not apply to materials supplied in the fully-processed state.
These materials correspond respectively to classes B2 and C21 of IEC 60404-1.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Modification of terms and technical requirements concerning geometrical characteristics to be consistent with IEC 60404-9:2018;
b) Insertion of Table 3 – Tolerances on nominal thickness;
c) Change of the length of the test specimen for determination of geometrical characteristics from 2 m to 1 m;
d) Deletion of Annex A with the European numerical system of designation of steels.

IEC 60404-8-5:2020(E) defines the grades of electrical steel strip and sheet with specified mechanical properties and magnetic polarization. In particular, it gives general requirements, mechanical properties, magnetic polarization, geometric characteristics, tolerances and technological characteristics, as well as inspection procedures.
This document applies to electrical steel strip and sheet intended for the construction of poles and rims of rotating electrical machines.
The grades are grouped into two classes according to their manufacturing process:
- hot-rolled grades;
- cold-rolled grades.
They correspond to Class D21 of IEC 60404-1.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) extension of the range of products to include the improved grades;
b) division of "flatness" into "edge wave (wave factor)" and "residual curvature" in consistent with IEC 60404-9;
c) change length of test specimen for determinations of geometrical characters from 2 m to 1 m.

IEC 60404-8-4:2022 defines the grades of cold-rolled non-oriented electrical steel strip and sheet in nominal thicknesses of 0,35 mm, 0,47 mm, 0,50 mm, 0,65 mm and 1,00 mm. In particular, it gives general requirements, magnetic properties, geometric characteristics, tolerances and technological characteristics, as well as inspection procedure. The nominal thickness 0,47 mm applies to the grades for use at 60 Hz only. This document applies to cold-rolled non-oriented electrical steel strip and sheet supplied in the fully-processed state, i.e. the final annealed condition, in coils or sheets, and intended for the construction of magnetic circuits. This document does not apply to materials supplied in the semi-processed state. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- modification of terms and technical requirements concerning geometrical characteristics to be consistent with IEC 60404-9:2018;
- insertion of Table 3 - Tolerances on nominal thickness;
- change of the length of test specimen for determination of geometrical characteristics from 2 m to 1 m.

IEC 60800:2021 is applicable to, and specifies requirements for resistive heating cables for low temperature applications such as comfort heating and the prevention of ice formation. These heating cables and heating cable sets can comprise either factory assembled or field (work-site) assembled units, and are heating cables assembled in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Bare conductors and protected conductors to be supplied at voltages equal to, or less than, 50 V are excluded from the scope of this document.
Typical applications include, but are not limited to:
- surface heating installed in or under surfaces;
- direct and storage heating;
- snow melting and frost protection of roofs, gutters, pipes, etc.
Electrical resistance trace heating systems for industrial and commercial applications are specified in the IEC 62395 series [1] and for explosive atmospheres applications in the IEC/IEEE 60079-30 series [2], as are mineral insulated heating cables. Applications in which the sheath temperature exceeds 100 °C are outside the scope of this document.

IEC 61760-1:2026 defines requirements for component specifications of electronic components that are intended for usage in surface mounting technology. To this end, it specifies a reference set of process conditions and related test conditions to be considered when compiling component specifications. The objective of this document is to ensure that a wide variety of SMDs can be subjected to the same placement, mounting and subsequent processes (e.g. cleaning, inspection) during assembly. This document defines tests and requirements that are included in any SMD component’s general, sectional or detail specification. In addition, this document provides component users and manufacturers with a reference set of typical process conditions used in surface mounting technology. Some of the requirements for component specifications in this document are also applicable to components with leads intended for mounting on a circuit board, including solderless interconnection technology. Cases for which this is appropriate are indicated in the relevant subclauses.
NOTE Solderless interconnection technology refers to a mounting method which is not part of the surface-mounting process and the components do not undergo a soldering operation. Such components are included in this document because the mounting of components for solderless interconnection commonly occurs after the mounting of SMDs.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) added new subclause 4.2 - Classification of electronic assemblies;
b) added new subclause 4.4.8 - Creepage and clearance distances - Insulation coordination;
c) added new subclause 4.9 - Thermal and electrical performance;
d) updated Clause 6 - Soldering: now including requirements related to application of low temperature solders;
e) added new subclause 6.2.2 - Commonly used solder alloys;
f) updated subclause 6.3.6 - Resistance to vacuum during soldering;
g) updated subclause 6.3.7 - Resistance to cleaning media and processes - now includes the tests in IEC 60068-2-88, Tests - Test XD: Resistance of components and assemblies to liquid cleaning media;
h) added new subclause 6.3.9 - Rework of soldered components;
i) added new Annex B - Sustainability.

IEC 62321-13:2026 specifies three techniques for the determination of free Bisphenol A (BPA) in plastics of electrotechnical products.
This document describes the use of liquid chromatography–diode array detector (LC-DAD), liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS), liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) with these test methods detailed in Annex A and Annex B.
These test methods have been evaluated for use with PC, PC/ABS, PP matrices containing free BPA between 20 mg/kg to 500 mg/kg as shown in the Pre-IIS 13 results in Annex C and IIS 13 results in Annex D. The use of these methods for BPA concentration ranges of plastics, other than those specified in Annex C and Annex D, has not been evaluated.
WARNING – Persons using this document should be familiar with normal laboratory practice. This document does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to ensure compliance with any national regulatory conditions.

IEC 61526:2024 applies to personal dosemeters with the following characteristics:
a) They are worn on the trunk, close to the eye, or on the extremities.
b) They measure the personal dose equivalents Hp(10), Hp(3), and Hp(0,07), from external X and gamma, neutron (not for Hp(3)), and beta radiations, and may measure the respective personal dose equivalent rates for the same radiations (for alarming purposes).
c) They have a digital indication. This indication may or may not be attached.
d) They have alarm functions for the personal dose equivalents or personal dose equivalent rates except for hybrid dosemeters. For hybrid dosemeters an alarm function for the personal dose equivalents shall be implemented in the associated readout system.
This document specifies requirements for the dosemeter and, if supplied, for its associated readout system.
This document specifies, for the dosemeters described above, general characteristics, general test procedures, radiation characteristics as well as electrical, mechanical, safety and envi­ronmental characteristics.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Modification of the title;
b) Inclusion of the measurement quantity for the dose in the lens of the eye, Hp(3);
c) Inclusion of measurement quantity for dose in the skin and extremities, Hp(0,07);
d) Inclusion of dosemeters between active and passive: "hybrid dosemeters";
e) Inclusion of software requirements;
f) Harmonization of requirements for linearity to IEC 62387;
g) Revised neutron energy response requirements.

IEC 62715-6-42:2026 specifies the standard measurement conditions and methods for determining the flattening force of rollable display devices when stretched to a flat state. This document applies to display panels and modules that are rollable along a single axis or a double axis.

IEC 60601-2-91:2026 applies to the BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of NON-THERMAL PLASMA WOUND TREATMENT EQUIPMENT and NON-THERMAL PLASMA WOUND TREATMENT ACCESSORIES.
NON-THERMAL PLASMA WOUND TREATMENT EQUIPMENT and NON-THERMAL PLASMA WOUND TREATMENT ACCESSORIES are not intended to supply heat to the PATIENT. They are used to treat chronic and acute wounds and biological tissue as well as diverse skin and itching diseases.
HAZARDS inherent in the intended physiological function of PLASMA WOUND TREATMENT EQUIPMENT and NON-THERMAL PLASMA WOUND TREATMENT ACCESSORIES within the scope of this document are covered by specific requirements in 7.2.13 of IEC 60601-1:2005, IEC 60601-1:2005/AMD1:2012 and IEC 60601-1:2005/AMD2:2020.
This document does not apply to ME EQUIPMENT intended for the haemostasis of biological tissue (see IEC 60601-2-2 and IEC 60601-2-76).

IEC 61754-4:2021 specifies the standard interface dimensions for type SC family of connectors. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2013 and constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- the test method IEC 61300-3-22 for the compression force of the ferrule was added;
- Annex A (informative) with cut out dimension requirements for testing the strength of mounted adaptors was added.

IEC 62024-3:2026 specifies test methods for AC losses of high-frequency inductive components for power supplies used in DC-to-DC converters and similar devices at currents close to actual operation and introduces the measurement principle, scope of application and matters to be noted for each method. This document is applicable to leaded and surface mount inductors with dimensions in accordance with IEC 62024-2.

IEC 63506:2026 specifies the calibration method of prompt fission neutron logging tools. This document applies to the calibration of prompt fission neutron logging tools for uranium exploration and mining.

IEC 61513:2026 provides requirements and recommendations for the overall I&C which may contain one or several of these technologies.
This document highlights also the need for complete and precise requirements, derived from the plant safety goals, as a pre-requisite for generating the comprehensive requirements for the overall I&C, and hence for the individual I&C systems important to safety.
This document introduces the concept of a safety lifecycle for the overall I&C including the I&C architecture, and a safety lifecycle for the individual systems. By this, it highlights the relations between the safety objectives of the NPP and the requirements for the architecture of the I&C systems important to safety, and the relations between the I&C architecture and the requirements of the individual systems important to safety.
Standards such as ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 provide an overarching concept of system life cycle provisions covering product-related processes as well business development. The scope of IEC 61513 refers to safety aspects and their demonstration and significantly deepens the considerations of ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 in this field.
The lifecycles illustrated in and followed by this document are not the only ones possible; other lifecycles can be followed, provided that the requirements stated in this document are satisfied.
This document applies to the I&C of new nuclear power plants as well as to I&C upgrading or back-fitting of existing plants.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition, published in 2011. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- to align this document with the recent IAEA documents SSR-2/1 and SSG-39,
- to review the existing requirements and to update the terminology and definitions;
- to take account of, as far as possible, requirements associated with standards published or thoroughly revised since the second edition, IEC 62566, IEC 61226, IEC 62138, IEC 60987, IEC 63046 and IEC 63351;
- to incorporate the technical requirements related to I&C systems and equipment from IEC 61226:2020, Annex A.

IEC 61837-2:2018 deals with standard outlines and terminal lead connections as they apply to surface-mounted devices (SMD) for frequency control and selection in ceramic enclosures, and is based on IEC 61240:2016.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a. revision of the figures to match the notation of the drawings of IEC 61240:2016;
b. addition of 7 enclosures as follows: DCC-6/5032A, DCC-6/3225A, DCC-4/3215C, DCC-6/2016A, DCC-2/2012C, DCC-2/1610C, DCC-4/1210C.
As a result, this third edition contains a total of 45 enclosure types, which are listed in Table 1.

IEC 63589-1:2026 specifies the general requirements and test methods of radiation processing electron linear accelerator device. The rules of naming, technical requirements, test methods, inspection rules, marking, packaging, storage, and transportation requirements are also provided.
This document applies to the electron linear accelerators for radiation processing with energy 1,0 MeV to 15 MeV.

IEC 61851-23-1:2026 provides the requirements for DC EV supply equipment with an automated connection device (ACD) for conductive connection to the vehicle, with a rated maximum voltage at side A of up to 1 000 V AC or up to 1 500 V DC and a rated maximum voltage at side B up to 1 500 V DC.
This document specifies the DC EV supply equipment with an automated connection device based on
– system B described in IEC 61851-23:2023, Annex BB, and
– system C described in IEC 61851-23:2023, Annex CC.
The requirements for reverse power transfer (RPT) and bidirectional power transfer (BPT) are under consideration and are not specified in this document.
EMC requirements for DC EV supply equipment are defined in IEC 61851-21-2:2018.
This document provides the general requirements for the control communication between a DC EV supply equipment and an EV.
The requirements for digital communication between DC EV supply equipment and electric vehicle for control of DC energy transfer are defined in ISO 15118-20:2022 and IEC 61851-24:2023.
This document only applies to automatic couplers of category 2, i.e. using an electro-mechanical interface: automatic coupler for an automated charging system according to IEC 63407.
This document does not apply to automatic coupler of category 1 as described in IEC TS 61851-27 .
This document does not apply to automatic coupler of category 3 as described in IEC TS 61851-26 .
This document does not cover all safety aspects related to maintenance.
Requirements for systems not providing simple separation or protective separation between side A and side B are under consideration.
Requirements for EV supply equipment without control of current, voltage or power are under consideration.
EV supply equipment in compliance with this document are not intended to provide energy transfer to a single EV with
– multiple vehicle connectors of the same EV supply equipment, or
– multiple EV supply equipment.

ISO TS 24971-2:2026 This document provides guidance on risks specific to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) and how to apply the risk management process of ISO 14971 to ML-enabled medical devices (MLMD). This document is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 14971 and ISO/TR 24971[2].
This document does not apply to MLMD employing large language models (LLM) or generative AI.

IEC 62590-2-2:2026 describes functions and working principles, specifies requirements, interfaces, and test methods for controlled converters for DC electric traction power supply systems:
– AC/DC converters:
• rectifiers,
• inverters,
• combinations.
– DC converters.
The purpose of the converters can be a power connection to other power networks or energy storages.
The common characteristic of this equipment is the possibility to influence the power flow in the DC electric traction power supply system. The converters can be:
– line-commutated;
– self-commutated.
This document applies to fixed installations of the following electric traction systems:
– railway networks,
– metropolitan transport networks including metros, tramways, trolleybuses and fully automated transport systems, magnetic levitated transport systems, and electric road systems.

IEC 61753-042-02:2026 contains the minimum initial performance, test and measurement requirements and severities for plug-pigtail style and plug-receptacle style OTDR reflecting devices to meet the requirements of category C-Controlled environments, as specified in Annex A of IEC 61753-1. These devices are utilized for out-of-band OTDR testing of an optical fibre system. Annex B provides information concerning these devices.
This first edition cancels and replaces the first edition of IEC 61753-042-2, published in 2014, and constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to IEC 61753‑042‑2:
a) harmonization of test requirements with the requirements specified in IEC 61753-1:2018

IEC SRD 63459:2026 specifies the template for smart manufacturing use cases. It is developed for easier storage, search, comparison, and retrieval of use cases from different SDOs and others by having a unified template of use cases.
The storage of SM use cases in IEC UCMR follows the template requirements in this document.

IEC PAS 63702:2026 describes the classification of additive manufacturing and 3D-printing processes for electronics.

IEC 60079-0:2026 is available as IEC 60079-0:2026 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.
IEC 60079-0:2026 specifies the general requirements for construction, testing and marking of Ex Equipment and Ex Components intended for use in or associated with explosive atmospheres.
The standard atmospheric conditions (relating to the explosion characteristics of the atmosphere) for Ex Equipment are:
- temperature −20 °C to +60 °C;
- pressure 80 kPa (0,8 bar) to 110 kPa (1,1 bar); and
- air with normal oxygen content, typically a volume fraction of 21 %.
This IEC 60079-0:2026 and other documents supplementing this document specify additional test requirements for Ex Equipment operating outside the standard temperature range, but in some cases, further additional consideration and additional testing is required for Ex Equipment operating outside the standard atmospheric pressure range and standard oxygen content. Such additional testing is particularly relevant with respect to Types of Protection that depend on quenching of a flame such as 'flameproof enclosures "d"' (IEC 60079-1) or limitation of energy, 'intrinsic safety "i"' (IEC 60079-11). This eighth edition cancels and replaces the seventh edition, published in 2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision. Refer to the Foreword of the document for a complete listing of the technical changes between edition 8.0 and the previous edition of the document.

IEC 62561-8:2026 specifies the requirements and tests for components used for electrically insulated LPS. These components, which can reduce the separation distance, are as follows:
- insulating stand-offs, used in conjunction with an air-termination system and down-conductors with the aim of maintaining the proper separation distance;
- insulating down‑conductors, including their specific fasteners.
Testing of insulating stand-offs and insulating down-conductor components for an explosive atmosphere is not covered by this document. This first edition cancels and replaces IEC TS 62561-8 published in 2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to IEC TC 62561-8:2018:
a) title and scope of the standard has been adjusted;
b) the document has been updated in line with IEC 60068-2-52:2017 on salt mist treatment;
c) the document has been updated in line with ISO 22479:2019 on humid sulphureous atmosphere treatment;
d) two different possible example configurations for pull out tests have been introduced;
e) additional information on pollution has been included;
f) an alternate test arrangement for high voltage impulse test has been included;
g) a new normative Annex H for applicability of previous tests has been introduced;
h) pass criteria for high voltage impulse testing updated;
i) explanation on high voltage impulse testing with negative polarity has been added.

IEC 62841-4-10:2026 applies to hand-held pole-mounted pruners which are designed for use by one operator for cutting tree branches with a cutting device and a fixed or detachable elongated construction such that the cutting device is distanced from the handles or grasping surfaces during use.
This document does not cover the risk of electric shock associated with the intended use of pole-mounted pruners in the vicinity of overhead power lines.
The cutting device of pole-mounted pruners can be
- a saw chain; or
- a reciprocating saw blade.
This document does not apply to
- saws mounted on a pole where the distance measured between the point of the power switch closest to the cutting device and the nearest unguarded cutting edge of the cutting device is  - pruning saws,
- chain saws as covered by IEC 62841-4-1,
- chain saws for tree service as covered by IEC 62841-4-9,
- hedge trimmers, including extended-reach hedge trimmers, as covered by IEC 62841‑4-2,
- brush saws and brush saws as covered in IEC 62841-4-4,
- scissors-type pruners, or
- machines designed for use with a circular saw blade.
NOTE 101 Pruning saws will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841-4.
NOTE 102 Scissors-type pruners will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841-4.
NOTE 103 In Europe (EN IEC 62841-4-10), this document does not apply to pole-mounted pruners equipped with integral batteries.
This document is to be used in conjunction with the first edition of IEC 62841-1:2014 and IEC 62841-1:2014/AMD1:2025.
NOTE The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing organizations can 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 36 months from the date of publication.

IEC 62841-4-11:2026 applies to the following types of edgers
- hand-held edgers having at least one ground-support;
- walk-behind edgers and walk-beside edgers, where the plane of the blade-tip circle is designed to operate at not more than 15° from the vertical.
The edgers to which this document applies have a blade-tip circle diameter of not more than 305 mm, and are equipped with a
- cutting accessory; or
- cutting means with one or more cutting elements pivotally mounted on a generally circular drive unit and have a kinetic energy for each single cutting element of greater than 10 J.
NOTE 101 Machines having cutting elements with a kinetic energy not exceeding 10 J are considered to be lawn edge trimmers and are covered by IEC 62841-4-4.
This document does not apply to
- lawn trimmers, lawn edge trimmers, grass trimmers, brush cutters and brush saws;
- scissor type edgers and brush cutters; and
- machines equipped with metallic cutting accessories consisting of more than one piece, e.g. pivoting chains or flail blades.
NOTE 102 Lawn trimmers, lawn edge trimmers, brush cutters and brush saws are covered by IEC 62841-4-4.
NOTE 103 Scissor type edgers and brush cutters will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841.
NOTE 104 In Europe (EN IEC 62841-4-11), this document does not apply to edgers equipped with integral batteries.
This document is to be used in conjunction with the first edition of IEC 62841-1:2014 and IEC 62841-1:2014/AMD1:2025.
NOTE The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing organizations can 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 36 months from the date of publication.

IEC 62841-3-17:2026 applies to transportable type 1 table masonry saws and type 2 table masonry saws that are equipped with one or more diamond cutting wheels with peripheral gaps, if any, not exceeding 10 mm and having no positive rake angle, having a diameter not exceeding 600 mm and used for cutting tile, bricks, stone, concrete block or other similar material.
This document also applies to transportable type 4 masonry saws intended only for use with continuous rim diamond cutting wheels having a diameter not exceeding 260 mm and used for cutting tile, bricks, stone, concrete block or other similar material.
This document does not apply to tools equipped with bonded abrasive wheels.
This document does not apply to transportable cut-off machines.
NOTE 101 Transportable cut-off machines are covered by IEC 62841-3-10.
This document does not apply to type-3 cutting off machines in accordance with EN 12418:2021.
This document is to be used in conjunction with IEC 62841-1:2014 and IEC 62841‑1:2014/AMD1:2025.
This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1:2014, so as to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for transportable table masonry saws.
NOTE The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing organizations can 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 36 months from the date of publication.

IEC 60884-3-2:2026 applies to plugs and fixed or portable socket-outlets for AC only, incorporating electronic components to perform additional functions, with or without earthing contact, with a rated voltage greater than 50 V but not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 32 A, intended for household and similar purposes, for use either indoors or outdoors.
This document covers safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements for plugs and socket-outlets incorporating electronic components to perform additional functions.

IEC 60747-5-18:2026 specifies the measuring methods of macro photoluminescence (PL) for red, green, and blue epitaxial wafers of micro light emitting diodes (LEDs) prior to chip fabrication processes. Wafer sizes being considered are 4 in, 6 in, and 8 in in diameter.

IEC 62828-1:2026 establishes a general framework for defining reference conditions and test procedures applicable for assessing the measurement performances of all types of industrial and process measurement transmitters (PMTs) used in measuring and control systems for industrial process and machinery. For the purpose of this document, an analogue PMT is a process measurement transmitter with only analogue current and/or voltage output(s), irrespective the technology adopted and the complexity of the circuitry. All the other process measurement transmitters, with digital output(s) only or with hybrid analogue and digital output(s), are considered to be digital PMTs. This document constitutes a common reference for the other parts of the IEC 62828 series. Specific test procedures and additional requirements for given types of PMTs (pressure, temperature, level, flow, etc.) are covered by other parts of this series. Sensing devices according to the IEC 60947 series are excluded from the scope of this document.
NOTE 1 In industrial and process applications, to indicate the process measurement transmitters, it is common also to use the terms "industrial transmitters", or "process transmitters".
NOTE 2 For better clarity, when the complete definition "industrial and process measurement transmitter" makes the sentence too long in this document, the short term "transmitter", or PMT, is used instead.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) informative Annexes E, F, G and H have been removed;
b) a new informative Annex G “Example of signal current for a 4 mA to 20 mA PMT” has been introduced (it has been moved from IEC 62828-2:2017 to this document);
c) the definitions of warm-up time, settling time and output signal have been moved from IEC 62828-4:2020 to this document;
d) The definitions of “inaccuracy” and “accuracy” have been reworked;
e) The clause regarding test report has been reworked.

IEC 60704-2-1:2026 specifies the determination of airborne acoustical noise of mains operated and cordless dry vacuum cleaners including their accessories and docking stations for household use or under conditions similar to those in households. For wet and dry vacuum cleaners, the dry cleaning function applies. The wet cleaning function is measured in accordance with IEC 60704-2-20. Particular requirements for floor cleaning robots are specified in IEC 60704-2-17 . This document describes the determination of the noise emission of dry vacuum cleaners under normal operating conditions on carpet and hard floor in accordance with IEC 62885-2. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2020. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with IEC 60704 1:2021;
b) addressing consumer relevant testing aspects;
c) robustness of standards and closing potential loopholes
d) enlarged scope to include noise measurement on docking stations.
This document is intended to be used in conjunction with IEC 60704-1:2021, Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 1: General requirements.

IEC TS 62898-3-5:2026 provides technical requirements for the hardware in the loop testing (HIL), commissioning testing, and periodic testing that allows the verification, and quantification of the performance of microgrid monitoring, control, and energy management systems (MMCS and MEMS). This document applies to MMCS and MEMS developed for grid-connected or isolated microgrids, or both. This document includes the following aspects:
- general technical requirements;
- hardware in the loop testing;
- commissioning testing;
- periodic testing.