oSIST prEN IEC 60335-2-124:2026/oprAA:2026

• Abstract:

  This standard deals with the safety of dry ice blasting machines intended for commercial indoor or outdoor use for the hand-guided cleaning, decoating and stripping of surfaces. The blasting machines are either equipped with containers for storage of dry ice or produce dry ice internally. These machines are not equipped with a traction drive. The following power systems are covered: - mains powered motors up to a rated voltage of 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances, - battery-operated machines. This standard does not apply to - dry ice blasting machines with integrated generation of compressed air; - dry ice blasting machines using other transport gases besides compressed air or nitrogen; - dry ice blasting machines with nozzles being controlled by robotic arms; - spray extraction machines for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-68); - high pressure cleaners (IEC 60335-2-79); - sand blasting equipment (abrasive blasting); - hand-held and transportable motor-operated electric tools (IEC 60745 series, IEC 61029 series, IEC 62841 series); - machines designed for use in corrosive or explosive environments (dust, vapour or gas); - machines designed for use in vehicles in non-ventilated environment; - machines designed for use on board of ships or aircraft.

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 29-Nov-2026
• ICS: 13.120 - Domestic safety
• ICS: 97.080 - Cleaning appliances
• Technical Committee: VGA - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Current Stage: 4020 - Public enquire (PE) (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 17-Sep-2026
• Due Date: 04-Feb-2027
• Directive: 2014/53/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
• Directive:

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  2023/1230 - Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2023 on machinery and repealing Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 73/361/EEC (Text with EEA relevance)
• Mandate: M/536 - [C(2015)536] Standardisation request as regards radio equipment in support of Directive 2014/53/EU
• Mandate: M/605 - COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION of 20.1.2025 on a standardisation request to the European Committee for Standardization and to the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization as regards machinery and related products in support of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 of the European Parliament and of the Council
• Ref Project: prEN IEC 60335-2-124:2026/prAA:2026 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-124: Particular requirements for commercial dry ice blasting machines

• Amends: oSIST prEN IEC 60335-2-124:2026 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-124: Particular requirements for commercial dry ice blasting machines
• Effective Date: 20-Jan-2026

Overview

oSIST prEN IEC 60335-2-124:2026/oprAA:2026 establishes safety requirements for commercial dry ice blasting machines used for cleaning, decoating, and stripping surfaces in indoor or outdoor environments. Developed by CLC/TC 61, this European draft standard supplements the general requirements of EN IEC 60335-1, focusing specifically on hazards and performance factors relevant to hand-guided dry ice blasting equipment.

Covered machines may be mains-powered (up to 250 V for single-phase, 480 V for others) or battery-operated, equipped with dry ice storage or internal dry ice production. The standard’s scope does not extend to machines with integrated compressed air generation, those using other transport gases, robotic-controlled nozzles, spray extraction machines, high pressure, abrasive or sand blasting devices, or equipment for corrosive and explosive environments.

Key Topics

• Scope and Applicability
  Defines the types of dry ice blasting machines covered, including limitations on power sources and use environments. Excludes machines intended for explosive, corrosive, maritime, or aviation applications, as well as those using gases other than compressed air or nitrogen.

• Foreseeable Hazards
  Addresses safety hazards such as:

  • Electrical safety and leakage current (referencing IEC 60990).
  • Noise and vibration exposure, with explicit requirements for measuring and reporting according to ISO 5349-1 and ISO 5349-3.
  • Shock risks and requirements for user instructions and marking to minimize operator and bystander hazards.

• Information and Markings
  Mandates clear product markings, including:

  • Manufacturer’s contact details (website, email, or equivalent digital contact).
  • Instructions for accessing digital user manuals or essential information.

• Instructions and User Safety

  • Stipulates that machines must not be used by children, with supervision required for children and domestic animals.
  • Requires critical safety and operational instructions to be available in both digital and, for non-commercial machines, paper formats.
  • Obligates instructions to disclose airborne noise and vibration emissions.

• Special National Provisions
  Details specific additional requirements for some countries, such as plug compatibility for particular ingress protection ratings.

Applications

This standard is particularly valuable for:

• Manufacturers of commercial dry ice blasting machines seeking CE marking and ensuring regulatory compliance for the European market.
• Distributors and Importers evaluating products against current EU safety regulations before placing equipment on the market.
• Facility Managers and Operators of industrial, commercial, and maintenance settings requiring hand-guided cleaning or surface preparation using dry ice blasting.
• Health and Safety Professionals implementing processes and documentation to minimize occupational hazards arising from noise, vibration, and electrical risks associated with dry ice blasting machinery.

By complying with oSIST prEN IEC 60335-2-124:2026/oprAA:2026, stakeholders enhance workplace safety, product reliability, and adherence to European legislation and directives.

Related Standards

For comprehensive compliance and best practices, consider the following related standards:

• EN IEC 60335-1:2023 – Household and similar electrical appliances – General safety requirements.
• IEC 60990 – Methods of measurement of touch current and protective conductor current.
• ISO 5349-1:2001 – Mechanical vibration – Measurement and evaluation of human exposure to hand-transmitted vibration – Part 1: General requirements.
• ISO 5349-3:2025 – Mechanical vibration – Isolated and repeated shocks for vibration exposure.
• IEC 60335-2-68 – Spray extraction machines for commercial use.
• IEC 60335-2-79 – High pressure cleaners and steam cleaners.
• IEC 60745, IEC 61029, IEC 62841 series – Hand-held and transportable motor-operated electric tools.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN IEC 60335-2-
124:2026/oprAA:2026
01-november-2026
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-124. del: Posebne zahteve
za komercialne naprave za peskanje s suhim ledom - Dopolnilo AA
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-124: Particular requirements
for commercial dry ice blasting machines
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-124:
Besondere Anforderungen an Trockeneisstrahlmaschinen für den gewerblichen
Gebrauch
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-124: Exigences
particulières pour les machines de projection de glace carbonique à usage commercial
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 60335-2-124:2026/prAA:2026
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
97.080 Aparati za čiščenje Cleaning appliances
oSIST prEN IEC 60335-2- en
124:2026/oprAA:2026
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD DRAFT
prEN IEC 60335-2-124:2026
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prAA
September 2026
ICS 13.120; 97.080 -
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-124:
Particular requirements for commercial dry ice blasting machines
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-124: Exigences particulières pour les machines de ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-124: Besondere Anforderungen an
projection de glace carbonique à usage commercial Trockeneisstrahlmaschinen für den gewerblichen Gebrauch
This draft amendment prAA, if approved, will modify the European Standard prEN IEC 60335-2-124:2026; it is submitted to CENELEC
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Deadline for CENELEC: 2026-12-04.
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Contents Page
1 European foreword . 3
2 1 Modification to the Introduction . 4
3 2 Modification to Clause 1, “Scope” . 4
4 3 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references” . 4
5 4 Modification to Clause 7, “Markings and instructions" . 4
6 5 Modification to the annexes . 5
7 6 Modification to Bibliography . 9
8 European foreword
9 This document (prEN IEC 60335-2-124:2026/prAA:2026) has been prepared by CLC/TC 61 "Safety of
10 household and similar electrical appliances".
11 This document is currently submitted to the Enquiry.
12 The following dates are proposed:
• latest date by which the existence of this (doa) dav + 6 months
document has to be announced at national
level
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) dav + 12 months
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) dav + 36 months
conflicting with this document have to be (to be confirmed or
withdrawn modified when voting)
13 This document is read in conjunction with prEN IEC 60335-2-124:2026.
14 prEN IEC 60335-2-124:2026/prAA:2026 includes the following significant technical modifications:
15 — introduce additional requirements for instructions;
16 — introduce requirements for noise, shock and vibration measurement.
17 The numbering system for European clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes that are additional
18 to those in the IEC standard are prefixed with the letter “Z”.
19 Secretary’s note: The text contained in the Secretary’s notes will be removed from the standard before
20 publication, as it is provided solely to inform stakeholders about the reasons for introducing the European
21 common modifications.
22 1 Modification to the Introduction
23 Delete the words “manufacturer's”.
24 2 Modification to Clause 1, “Scope”
25 Add the following paragraph before the last paragraph.
26 “This document deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards of intended use presented by appliances that
27 are encountered by all persons and domestic animals when this is not in contradiction with the intended or
28 reasonably foreseeable use of the appliance.
29 This European Amendment A11 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of the standards below:
30 — EN IEC 60335-1:2023 (Part 1)
31 — EN IEC 60335-2-124:2026 (Part 2)
32 For the purpose of this document, the measurement of the leakage current is compared with the touch current
33 as defined in IEC 60990, which specifies the methods for evaluating the current that can flow through the human
34 body when an accessible part is touched.
35 For the purpose of this document, the term “appliance” includes the term “machine” where applicable.
36 This document deal with specific requirements on noise emitted from these appliances because the generated
37 noise is LpA > 70 dB(A) and it is considered to be a relevant hazard.
38 This document contains requirements for appliances with radio function, remote communication, and remote
39 operation.
40 For the scope of this document, the
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