IEC 60335-2-27:2024

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-27: Particular requirements for appliances for skin exposure to optical radiation

IEC 60335-2-27:2024 is available as IEC 60335-2-27:2024 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 60335-2-27:2024 deals with the safety of electrical appliances incorporating emitters for exposing the skin to optical radiation (wavelength 100 nm to 1 mm), for household and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. As far as practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons using the appliances in tanning salons, beauty parlours and similar premises or at 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 and similar authorities.
This standard does not apply to
- appliances for skin or hair care (IEC 60335-2-23);
- sauna heating appliances and infrared cabins (IEC 60335-2-53);
- cosmetic and beauty care appliances incorporating lasers and intense light sources (IEC 60335-2-113);
- appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601);
- appliances that use UV radiation for purposes other than tanning the skin;
- 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).
This seventh edition cancels and replaces the sixth edition published in 2019. 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) modification or conversion of some notes to normative text (Clause 1, 7.1);
c) clarification of product risk and liability (7.1);
d) modification of Annex DD as a normative annex, and modification of relevant text (7.12, Annex DD);
e) clarification of requirement for product use links provided (7.12.9);
f) clarification of the application of test probe 18 for appliances for use in tanning salons, beauty parlours and similar premises (8.1.1, 20.2);
g) introduction of accessible surface temperature limits (Clause 11);
h) removal of redundancy between 22.113 and 22.114;
i) clarification that 32.2 is not applicable for UV emitted for the tanning function of the appliance.
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.

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-27: Exigences particulières pour les appareils d'exposition de la peau aux rayonnements optiques

IEC 60335-2-27:2024 est disponible sous forme de IEC 60335-2-27:2024 RLV qui contient la Norme internationale et sa version Redline, illustrant les modifications du contenu technique depuis l'édition précédente.L'IEC 60335-2-27:2024 traite de la sécurité des appareils électriques qui comportent des émetteurs pour l'exposition de la peau aux rayonnements optiques (longueur d'onde de 100 nm à 1 mm), destinés à un usage domestique et analogue, dont la tension assignée est inférieure ou égale à 250 V pour les appareils monophasés et à 480 V pour les autres appareils, y compris les appareils alimentés en courant continu et les appareils alimentés par batteries.
Dans la mesure du possible, la présente norme traite des dangers ordinaires présentés par les appareils, encourus par toutes les personnes qui utilisent les appareils dans les solariums, salons de beauté et locaux analogues ou à domicile. Cependant, elle ne tient en général pas compte:
- des personnes (y compris des enfants) dont les capacités physiques, sensorielles ou mentales; ou le manque d'expérience et de connaissance les empêchent d'utiliser l'appareil en toute sécurité sans surveillance ou instruction;
- des enfants qui jouent avec l'appareil.
L'attention est attirée sur le fait que
- pour les appareils destinés à être utilisés dans des véhicules ou à bord de navires ou d'avions, des exigences supplémentaires peuvent être nécessaires;
- dans de nombreux pays, des exigences supplémentaires sont spécifiées par les organismes nationaux de la santé, par les organismes nationaux responsables de la protection des travailleurs et par des organismes similaires.
La présente norme ne s'applique pas
- aux appareils destinés aux soins de la peau ou des cheveux (IEC 60335-2-23);
- aux appareils de chauffage de saunas et aux cabines infrarouges (IEC 60335-2-53);
- aux appareils destinés aux soins cosmétiques et esthétiques qui comportent des lasers et des sources de lumière de forte intensité (IEC 60335-2-113);
- aux appareils destinés à des usages médicaux (IEC 60601);
- aux appareils qui utilisent un rayonnement UV pour d'autres besoins que le bronzage de la peau;
- aux appareils destinés à être utilisés dans des locaux qui présentent des conditions particulières, telles que la présence d'une atmosphère corrosive ou explosive (poussière, vapeur ou gaz).
Cette septième édition annule et remplace la sixième édition parue en 2019. Cette édition constitue une révision technique.
Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
a) le texte a été aligné sur l'IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) certaines notes ont été modifiées ou converties en texte normatif (Article 1, 7.1);
c) les informations relatives au risque et à la responsabilité liés au produit ont été clarifiées (7.1);
d) l'Annexe DD a été convertie en annexe normative, et le texte associé a été modifié (7.12, Annexe DD);
e) l'exigence concernant les liens fournis pour l'utilisation du produit a été clarifiée (7.12.9);
f) l'application du calibre d'essai 18 a été modifiée pour les appareils destinés à être utilisés dans les solariums, salons de beauté et locaux analogues (8.1.1, 20.2);
g) des limites de température ont été introduites pour les surfaces accessibles (Article 11);
h) la redondance entre le 22.113 et le 22.114 a été supprimée;
i) l'exigence selon laquelle le 32.2 ne s'applique pas aux UV émis pour la fonction de bronzage de l'appareil a été clarifiée.
La présente partie 2 doit être utilisée conjointement avec la dernière édition de l'IEC 60335-1 et ses amendements, sauf si cette édition l'exclut. Dans ce cas, la dernière édition qui n'exclut pas la présente partie 2 est utilisée. Elle a été établie sur la base de la sixième édition (2020) de cette norme.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 29-Jan-2024
• ICS: 13.120 - Domestic safety
• ICS: 97.170 - Body care equipment
• Technical Committee: TC 61 - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Drafting Committee: MT 16 - TC 61/MT 16
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 26-Jan-2024
• Completion Date: 30-Jan-2024

Relations

• Revises: IEC 60335-2-27:2019 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-27: Particular requirements for appliances for skin exposure to optical radiation
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 2
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 9
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 General requirement . 10
5 General conditions for the tests . 10
6 Classification . 11
7 Marking and instructions . 11
8 Protection against access to live parts . 17
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 18
10 Power input and current . 18
11 Heating . 18
12 Void Charging of metal-ion batteries . 20
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 20
14 Transient overvoltages . 20
15 Moisture resistance . 20
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 20
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 20
18 Endurance . 21
19 Abnormal operation . 21
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 21
21 Mechanical strength . 22
22 Construction . 22
23 Internal wiring . 26
24 Components . 26
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 26
26 Terminals for external conductors . 27
27 Provision for earthing . 27
28 Screws and connections . 27
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 27
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 27
31 Resistance to rusting . 27
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 27
Annexes . 34
Annex B (normative) Battery-operated appliances, separable batteries and detachable
batteries for battery-operated appliances . 35
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 36
Annex AA (normative) Measurement of luminance . 37
Annex BB (informative) Detailed classification of UV appliances . 38
Annex CC (informative) Fluorescent UV lamp equivalency code . 40

Annex DD (informative normative) Guidelines for the development of an exposure time
schedule for UV exposure UV exposure schedule . 41
Annex EE (informative) Irradiance limits set by regional or national authorities . 43
Bibliography . 45

Figure 101 – Not for household use . 31
Figure 102 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures . 31
Figure 103 – Erythema action spectrum . 32
Figure 101 104 – Measuring points for appliances that are arranged over a person . 32
Figure 102 105 – Measuring points for appliances exposing a sitting person . 33

Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for specified external accessible surfaces
under normal operating conditions . 20
Table 101 102 – Maximum transmission of goggles . 31
Table BB.1 – Limits of effective irradiance . 39
Table EE.1 – Europe: EN 60335-2-27 limits . 43
Table EE.2 – Australia and New Zealand: AS/NZS 60335.2.27 limits . 43
Table EE.3 – USA: 21 CFR 1040.20 limits . 44

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES – SAFETY –

Part 1: General requirements
INTERPRETATION SHEET 1
This interpretation sheet has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of
household and similar electrical appliances.
The text of this Interpretation Sheet is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
61/5999/DISH 61/6009/RVDISH
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
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INTRODUCTION
Edition 6 of IEC 60335-1:2020 defines and introduces requirements for a detachable
power supply part of an appliance. In the document, 24.2 prohibits the use of a power
supply in a flexible cord.
QUESTION:
Does Subclause 24.2 prohibit the use of a detachable power supply part?
ANSWER
No, a "detachable power supply part" is a defined term and is not captured by the term
"power supply" as used in Subclause 24.2.
NOTE A detachable power supply part is captured by the defined term when the output of the power supply
part is detachable from the class III construction part of the appliance at:
– the power supply part, or
– the class III construction part of the appliance.
However, the supply cord (if any) does not have to be detachable from the detachable power supply part.
ICS 13.120; 97.030
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 6
INTRODUCTION . 9
1 Scope . 10
2 Normative references . 10
3 Terms and definitions . 15
4 General requirement . 28
5 General conditions for the tests . 28
6 Classification . 32
7 Marking and instructions . 33
8 Protection against access to live parts . 44
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 46
10 Power input and current . 47
11 Heating . 49
12 Charging of metal-ion batteries . 55
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 57
14 Transient overvoltages . 59
15 Moisture resistance . 60
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 63
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 65
18 Endurance . 65
19 Abnormal operation . 65
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 75
21 Mechanical strength . 76
22 Construction . 79
23 Internal wiring . 95
24 Components . 97
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 102
26 Terminals for external conductors . 110
27 Provision for earthing . 112
28 Screws and connections . 114
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 116
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 125
31 Resistance to rusting . 130
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 130
Annex A (informative) Routine tests . 150
Annex B (normative) Battery-operated appliances, separable batteries and detachable
batteries for battery-operated appliances . 152
Annex C (normative) Ageing test on motors . 174
Annex D (normative) Thermal motor protectors . 175
Annex E (normative) Needle-flame test . 176
Annex F (normative) Capacitors . 177
Annex G (normative) Safety isolating transformers . 179

Annex H (normative) Switches . 180
Annex I (normative) Motors having basic insulation that is inadequate for the rated
voltage of the appliance . 182
Annex J (normative) Coated printed circuit boards . 184
Annex K (informative) Overvoltage categories . 185
Annex L (informative) Guidance for the measurement of clearances and creepage
distances . 186
Annex M (informative) Pollution degree . 189
Annex N (normative) Proof tracking test . 190
Annex O (informative) Selection and sequence of the tests of Clause 30 . 191
Annex P (informative) Guidance for the application of this standard to appliances
used in tropical climates . 196
Annex Q (informative) Sequence of tests for the evaluation of electronic circuits . 198
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 201
Annex S (informative) Guidance for the application of this standard on measurement
of power input and current based on the requirements of 10.1 and 10.2 concerning the
representative period . 215
Annex T (normative) UV-C radiation effect on non-metallic materials . 216
Annex U (normative) Appliances intended for remote communication through public
networks . 219
Annex AA (normative) Measurement of luminance . 223
Annex BB (informative) Detailed classification of UV appliances . 224
Annex CC (informative) Fluorescent UV lamp equivalency code . 225
Annex DD (normative) UV exposure schedule . 226
Annex EE (informative) Irradiance limits set by regional or national authorities . 227
Bibliography . 229
Index of defined terms . 232

Figure 1 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for single-phase connection of class II appliances and for parts of class ll construction . 134
Figure 2 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for single-phase connection of other than class II appliances or parts of class ll
construction . 135
Figure 3 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for three-phase with neutral class II appliances and for parts of class ll construction . 136
Figure 4 – Circuit diagram for leakage current measurement at operating temperature
for three-phase with neutral appliances other than those of class II or parts of class ll
construction . 137
Figure 5 – Small part . 138
Figure 6 – Example of an electronic circuit with low-power points . 138
Figure 7 – Test finger nail .
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IEC 60335-2-27 ®
Edition 7.0 2024-01
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –

Part 2-27: Particular requirements for appliances for skin exposure to optical

radiation
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –

Partie 2-27: Exigences particulières pour les appareils d'exposition de la peau

aux rayonnements optiques
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 13.120, 97.170 ISBN 978-2-8322-8124-6

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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 . 11
8 Protection against access to live parts . 14
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 15
10 Power input and current . 15
11 Heating . 15
12 Charging of metal-ion batteries . 17
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 17
14 Transient overvoltages . 17
15 Moisture resistance . 17
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 17
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 17
18 Endurance . 18
19 Abnormal operation . 18
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 18
21 Mechanical strength . 19
22 Construction . 19
23 Internal wiring . 23
24 Components . 23
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 23
26 Terminals for external conductors . 23
27 Provision for earthing . 24
28 Screws and connections . 24
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 24
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 24
31 Resistance to rusting . 24
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 24
Annexes . 31
Annex B (normative) Battery-operated appliances, separable batteries and detachable
batteries for battery-operated appliances . 32
Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 33
Annex AA (normative) Measurement of luminance . 34
Annex BB (informative) Detailed classification of UV appliances . 35
Annex CC (informative) Fluorescent UV lamp equivalency code . 36
Annex DD (normative) UV exposure schedule . 37

Annex EE (informative) Irradiance limits set by regional or national authorities . 38
Bibliography . 40

Figure 101 – Not for household use . 28
Figure 102 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures . 28
Figure 103 – Erythema action spectrum . 29
Figure 104 – Measuring points for appliances that are arranged over a person . 29
Figure 105 – Measuring points for appliances exposing a sitting person . 30

Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for specified external accessible surfaces
under normal operating conditions . 17
Table 102 – Maximum transmission of goggles . 28
Table BB.1 – Limits of effective irradiance . 35
Table EE.1 – Europe: EN 60335-2-27 limits . 38
Table EE.2 – Australia and New Zealand: AS/NZS 60335.2.27 limits . 38
Table EE.3 – USA: 21 CFR 1040.20 limits . 39

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-27: Particular requirements for appliances
for skin exposure to optical radiation

FOREWORD
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