SIST EN IEC 60335-2-32:2026

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-32: Particular requirements for massage appliances (IEC 60335-2-32:2024)

This European Standard deals with the safety of electric massage appliances for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single phase and 480 V for other appliances. Some examples of appliances within the scope of this standard are foot massagers, hand-held massagers, massage beds, massage chairs, massage pads and massage belts.

Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-32: Besondere Anforderungen für Massagegeräte (IEC 60335-2-32:2024)

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-32: Exigences particulières pour les appareils de massage (IEC 60335-2-32:2024)

L'IEC 60335-2-32:2024 traite de la sécurité des appareils électriques de massage pour usages domestiques et analogues dont la tension assignée n'est pas supérieure 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.
Exemples d’appareils relevant du domaine d'application de la présente norme
- les appareils de massage des pieds;
- les appareils de massage des pieds remplis d’eau;
- les appareils de massage portatifs;
- les lits de massage;
- les ceintures de massage;
- les chaises de massage;
- les coussins de massage.
Les appareils non destinés à un usage domestique normal mais qui néanmoins peuvent constituer une source de danger pour le public, tels que les appareils destinés à être utilisés par des usagers non avertis dans des magasins, chez des artisans et dans des fermes, sont compris dans le domaine d'application de la présente norme.
Dans la mesure du possible, la présente norme traite des dangers courants que présentent les appareils et auxquels sont exposés tous les individus à l'intérieur et autour de l'habitation. 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;
- de l'utilisation de l'appareil comme jouet par des enfants.
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 publique, par les organismes nationaux responsables de la protection des travailleurs et par des organismes analogues.
La présente norme ne s'applique pas
- aux appareils destinés exclusivement à des usages industriels;
- 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);
- aux appareils électriques de soins des pieds sans moteur et aux autres appareils électriques destinés aux soins de la peau ou des cheveux (IEC 60335-2-23);
- aux appareils électriques destinés aux soins esthétiques, pour usage domestique, commercial ou analogue (IEC 60335-2-115).
Cette sixième édition annule et remplace la cinquième 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) texte aligné sur l'IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) transformation de certaines notes en texte normatif (Article 1);
c) application du calibre d’essai 19 (8.1.1, 20.2, B.22.3, B.22.4).
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.

Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-32. del: Posebne zahteve za masažne aparate (IEC 60335-2-32:2024)

Ta evropski standard obravnava varnost električnih masažnih naprav za gospodinjsko in podobno uporabo, katerih nazivna napetost ne presega 250 V za enofazne naprave in 480 V za druge naprave. Nekateri primeri naprav, ki spadajo v področje uporabe tega standarda, so masažerji za stopala, ročni masažerji, masažne postelje, masažni stoli, masažne blazine in masažni pasovi.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 30-May-2025
• Publication Date: 02-Mar-2026
• ICS: 13.120 - Domestic safety
• ICS: 97.170 - Body care equipment
• Technical Committee: VGA - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 23-Feb-2026
• Due Date: 30-Apr-2026
• Completion Date: 03-Mar-2026
• Ref Project: EN IEC 60335-2-32:2026 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-32: Particular requirements for massage appliances

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN IEC 60335-2-32:2021 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-32: Particular requirements for massage appliances
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 60584-1:2014 - Thermocouples - Part 1: EMF specifications and tolerances (IEC 60584-1:2013)
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Refers: oSIST prEN IEC 60335-2-17:2024 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-17: Particular requirements for blankets, pads, clothing and similar flexible heating appliances
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 12976-1:2022 - Thermal solar systems and components - Factory made systems - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 20-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 12976-1:2017 - Thermal solar systems and components - Factory made systems - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 20-Feb-2026
• Amended By: SIST EN IEC 60335-2-32:2026/A11:2026 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-32: Particular requirements for massage appliances
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2026

Overview

SIST EN IEC 60335-2-32:2026 specifies the safety requirements for electric massage appliances intended for household and similar purposes, with rated voltages not exceeding 250 V for single-phase and 480 V for other appliances. This standard is part of the broader IEC 60335 series, which provides internationally recognized safety benchmarks for household electrical appliances. Examples of products under the scope of this standard include foot massagers, hand-held massagers, massage beds, massage chairs, massage pads, and massage belts.

Key Topics

• Scope and Applicability

  • Applies to household and similar massage appliances, including those used by laypersons in shops, light industry, and on farms.
  • Covers both AC and DC powered devices, including battery-operated units.
  • Excludes purely industrial massage appliances, devices for special environments (e.g., explosive atmospheres), and non-motorized foot care devices.

• Safety Requirements

  • Protection against electric shock, excessive surface temperature, overheating, and mechanical hazards.
  • Evaluation of moisture resistance, especially for water-filled appliances.
  • Requirements for insulation, clearances, creepage distances, and protection against access to live parts.

• Instruction and Marking

  • Mandatory instructions for heated surfaces and for appliances with liquid containers.
  • Specific marking requirements to ensure user awareness of potential risks.

• Mechanical and Thermal Testing

  • Appliance endurance, stability under various loads, and mechanical strength.
  • Surface temperature measurements to mitigate burn and overheating risks.

• Construction Details

  • Prevention of hair entanglement and water ingress in motorized sections.
  • Cord and component requirements, including allowances for specific flexible cord types in hand-held devices.

Applications

SIST EN IEC 60335-2-32:2026 is essential for:

• Manufacturers and Designers

  • Ensuring new massage appliance designs meet up-to-date European safety regulations.
  • Preparing technical files for CE marking or other conformity assessments.

• Testing and Certification Bodies

  • Establishing compliance protocols for product testing and type approval.
  • Aligning assessment criteria with internationally harmonized requirements.

• Retailers and Distributors

  • Verifying that sourced products meet EU safety directives.
  • Facilitating market acceptance across the European Economic Area.

• Importers and Exporters

  • Supporting cross-border trade by referencing recognized European and international standards.
  • Streamlining product acceptance in multiple national markets.

Related Standards

• IEC 60335-1: General requirements for the safety of household and similar electrical appliances.
• IEC 60335-2-17: Specific requirements for flexible heating appliances such as blankets and pads.
• IEC 60335-2-23: Particular requirements for electric appliances for skin and hair care.
• IEC 60335-2-115: Safety of electric beauty care appliances.
• IEC 60584-1: Specifications and tolerances for thermocouples, relevant for temperature testing.

Practical Value

Compliance with SIST EN IEC 60335-2-32:2026 ensures:

• Consumer safety and protection from common electrical, thermal, and mechanical hazards.
• Harmonization with EU and international regulations for streamlined market access.
• Reliable product performance, limiting potential recalls or legal issues related to unsafe massage appliances.

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Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2026
Nadomešča:
SIST EN IEC 60335-2-32:2021
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-32. del: Posebne zahteve
za masažne aparate (IEC 60335-2-32:2024)
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-32: Particular requirements
for massage appliances (IEC 60335-2-32:2024)
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-32:
Besondere Anforderungen für Massagegeräte (IEC 60335-2-32:2024)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-32: Exigences
particulières pour les appareils de massage (IEC 60335-2-32:2024)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60335-2-32:2026
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 60335-2-32

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM February 2026
ICS 13.120; 97.170 Supersedes EN IEC 60335-2-32:2021
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-32:
Particular requirements for massage appliances
(IEC 60335-2-32:2024)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-32: Exigences particulières pour les appareils de ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-32: Besondere Anforderungen für
massage Massagegeräte
(IEC 60335-2-32:2024) (IEC 60335-2-32:2024)
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This document (EN IEC 60335-2-32:2026) consists of the text of document IEC 60335-2-32:2024,
prepared by IEC/TC 61 "Safety of household and similar electrical appliances".
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conflicting with this document have to be withdrawn
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Standard without any modification.

IEC 60335-2-32 ®
Edition 6.0 2024-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –

Part 2-32: Particular requirements for massage appliances

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –

Partie 2-32: Exigences particulières pour les appareils de massage

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 13.120; 97.170 ISBN 978-2-8322-9587-8

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 7
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 . 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 . 11
11 Heating . 11
12 Charging of metal-ion batteries . 12
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 13
14 Transient overvoltages . 13
15 Moisture resistance . 13
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 13
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 13
18 Endurance . 14
19 Abnormal operation . 14
20 Stability and mechanical hazards . 14
21 Mechanical strength . 15
22 Construction . 15
23 Internal wiring . 16
24 Components . 16
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 16
26 Terminals for external conductors . 16
27 Provision for earthing . 16
28 Screws and connections . 16
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 16
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 16
31 Resistance to rusting . 17
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 17
Annexes . 18
Annex B (normative) Battery-operated appliances, separable batteries and detachable
batteries for battery-operated appliances . 19
Bibliography . 20

Figure 101 – Probe for measuring surface temperatures . 17

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Table 101 – Maximum temperature rises for specified external accessible surfaces
under normal operating conditions . 12

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –
SAFETY –
Part 2-32: Particular requirements for massage appliances

FOREWORD
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IEC 60335-2-32 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 61: Safety of household and
similar electrical appliances. It is an International Standard.
This sixth edition cancels and replaces the fifth 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) conversion of some notes to normative text (Clause 1);
c) application of test probe 19 (8.1.1, 20.2, B.22.3, B.22.4).

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The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
61/7267/FDIS 61/7290/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
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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: Particular requirements for massage appliances.
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 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.

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NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
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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 t
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