SIST EN IEC 60335-2-115:2023/oprAB:2026

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-115: Particular requirements for skin beauty care appliances

This European Standard deals with the safety of electric appliances for skin beauty care of persons and intended for household, commercial and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V

Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-115: Besondere Anforderungen für Schönheitspflegegeräte

Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-115: Exigences particulières pour les appareils destinés aux soins esthétiques de la peau

L'IEC 60335-2-115:2021 traite de la sécurité des appareils électriques destinés aux soins esthétiques de la peau des personnes pour usages domestiques, commerciaux et analogues et dont la tension assignée ne dépasse pas 250 V.
Les appareils à double alimentation, alimentés soit par le réseau soit par des batteries, sont considérés comme des appareils alimentés par batteries lorsqu'ils fonctionnent en mode batterie.
La liste suivante répertorie les exemples d'appareils qui relèvent du domaine d'application de la présente norme
- les appareils alimentés par batteries et autres appareils alimentés en courant continu destinés aux soins esthétiques de la peau;
- les appareils à haute fréquence, y compris les équipements qui produisent de la chaleur sur la peau;
- les appareils à moyenne fréquence, y compris les débits de sortie d'interférences, destinés à la stimulation cutanée ou musculaire;
- les appareils à basse fréquence (par exemple, courants faradiques) destinés à des applications telles que la stimulation cutanée ou musculaire;
- les appareils en courant continu à très basse tension (par exemple, courants galvaniques) tels que les épilateurs électriques;
- les appareils à ultrasons destinés aux soins esthétiques de la peau;
- les appareils qui comportent des fonctions de dépression;
- les appareils à la cire chaude destinés aux soins esthétiques de la peau (appareils à cire chauffée);
- les appareils destinés à produire un effet froid sur la peau;
- les appareils de nettoyage du visage;
- les appareils à microaiguilles;
- les stylos plasma.
Les appareils couverts par la présente norme peuvent intégrer des dispositifs qui produisent de la vapeur ou des pulvérisateurs.
La présente norme traite des dangers courants que présentent les appareils et auxquels sont confrontés tous les individus. Cependant, la présente norme ne tient pas compte en général des personnes (y compris des enfants) dont
- les capacités physiques, sensorielles ou mentales; ou
- le manque d'expérience et de connaissances
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:
– il est avéré que les personnes dont les incapacités sont très étendues et complexes peuvent avoir des besoins qui dépassent le niveau traité dans la présente norme;
– 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 peuvent être spécifiées par les autorités sanitaires nationales, les organismes nationaux en charge de la protection des travailleurs et les organismes analogues.
La présente norme ne s'applique pas
- aux appareils prévus exclusivement pour des usages industriels;
- aux appareils destinés à être utilisés dans des locaux présentant des conditions particulières, telles que la présence d'une atmosphère corrosive ou explosive (poussière, vapeur ou gaz);
- aux rasoirs, tondeuses et appareils analogues (IEC 60335-2-8);
- aux couvertures, coussins, vêtements et appareils chauffants souples analogues (IEC 60335-2-17);
- aux appareils destinés aux soins de la peau ou des cheveux, tels que les appareils de sauna facial, les sèche-mains, les

Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-115. del: Posebne zahteve za aparate za nego kože - Dopolnilo AB

Ta evropski standard obravnava varnost električnih aparatov za nego lepote kože oseb, namenjenih za gospodinjsko, komercialno in podobno uporabo, katerih nazivna napetost ne presega 250 V.

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 30-May-2026
• ICS: 13.120 - Domestic safety
• ICS: 97.170 - Body care equipment
• Technical Committee: VGA - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Current Stage: 4020 - Public enquire (PE) (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 09-Apr-2026
• Due Date: 27-Aug-2026
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• Directive:

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  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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  Not Harmonized2023/1230 - 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/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Mandate: M/511 - Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI relating to harmonised standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive
• 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: EN IEC 60335-2-115:2023/prAB:2026 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-115: Particular requirements for skin beauty care appliances

Relations

• Amends: SIST EN IEC 60335-2-115:2023 - Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-115: Particular requirements for skin beauty care appliances (IEC 60335-2-115:2021 + COR1:2022)
• Effective Date: 30-Jan-2024

Overview

SIST EN IEC 60335-2-115:2023/oprAB:2026 is a draft European Standard developed by CLC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) outlining the specific safety requirements for electrical appliances used for skin beauty care. The standard applies to appliances intended for household and commercial use, with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V. This document amends and supplements the existing EN IEC 60335-2-115:2023 standard by introducing technical updates, clarifications, and alignment with applicable European legislation.

The primary focus is on safeguarding users by minimizing risks associated with skin beauty care appliances, ensuring compliance with EU directives such as the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230.

Key Topics

• Scope and Applicability

  • Covers household and similar skin beauty care appliances up to 250 V
  • Extends to commercial environments with specific provisions in Annex ZE

• Technical Updates

  • Updated references to latest international standards
  • Clarifications in test procedures, setup, and product definitions
  • Enhanced requirements for components, supply connections, and external cords

• Safety and Compliance

  • Addresses risks related to electrical, mechanical, and radiation hazards
  • Inclusion of relevant performance-based and technological neutrality principles
  • Marking and instruction requirements, including noise emission specifications

• Legislative Alignment

  • Direct references to compliance with Directive 2014/35/EU and Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
  • Provides presumption of conformity to harmonized European legislation when requirements are met

Applications

SIST EN IEC 60335-2-115:2023/oprAB:2026 serves manufacturers, importers, and certification bodies involved in the design, production, and assessment of electric skin beauty care appliances such as:

• Facial steamers and cleansing devices
• Electronic pore cleansers
• Radiofrequency and ultrasonic skincare appliances
• Personal and professional beauty care tools

By following this standard, stakeholders ensure that:

• Products are safer for both consumers and professionals
• Requirements for mechanical stability, electrical safety, and safe operation are met
• Devices are designed, constructed, and documented to satisfy the latest European safety directives
• Special attention is given to components like plugs, cords, and transformers, ensuring compatibility with national requirements

For commercial appliances, additional measures are specified to address the unique risks and operational contexts found in salons and professional settings.

Related Standards

• EN 60335-1:2012 and its amendments – General requirements for all household and similar electrical appliances
• IEC 61558-2-4:2021 – Particular safety requirements for isolating transformers used in skin beauty appliances
• IEC 61689:2022 – Methods for measuring ultrasonic physiotherapy systems
• ISO 7010:2020 – Safety signage relevant to appliance use
• EN IEC 60601-2-5:2015 – Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of physiotherapy equipment

SIST EN IEC 60335-2-115:2023/oprAB:2026 is closely linked to European directives:

• Directive 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive)
• Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (Machinery Regulation)

By adhering to this European Standard, manufacturers can demonstrate compliance and facilitate market access throughout the EU and EFTA member states, promoting safer skin beauty care appliances for home and commercial use.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2026
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-115. del: Posebne zahteve
za aparate za nego kože - Dopolnilo AB
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-115: Particular requirements
for skin beauty care appliances
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-115:
Besondere Anforderungen für Schönheitspflegegeräte
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-115: Exigences
particulières pour les appareils destinés aux soins esthétiques de la peau
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60335-2-115:2023/prAB:2026
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
97.170 Oprema za nego telesa Body care equipment
SIST EN IEC 60335-2- en
115:2023/oprAB:2026
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD DRAFT
EN IEC 60335-2-115:2023
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prAB
April 2026
ICS 13.120; 97.170 -
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-115:
Particular requirements for skin beauty care appliances
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-115: Exigences particulières pour les appareils ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-115: Besondere Anforderungen für
destinés aux soins esthétiques de la peau Schönheitspflegegeräte
This draft amendment prAB, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN IEC 60335-2-115:2023; it is submitted to CENELEC
members for enquiry.
Deadline for CENELEC: 2026-06-26.

It has been drawn up by CLC/TC 61.

If this draft becomes an amendment, CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the status of a national standard without any alteration.

This draft amendment 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,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
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.

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2026 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Project: 79373 Ref. No. EN IEC 60335-2-115:2023/prAB:2026 E

Contents Page
17 European foreword . 3
18 1 Modification to the Introduction . 4
19 2 Modification to Clause 1, “Scope” . 4
20 3 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references” . 4
21 4 Modification to Clause 3, “Terms and definitions” . 4
22 5 Modification to Clause 5, “General conditions for the tests” . 4
23 6 Modification to Clause 10, “Power input and current” . 4
24 7 Modification to Clause 22, “Stability and mechanical hazards” . 5
25 8 Modification to Clause 22, “Construction” . 5
26 9 Modification to Clause 24, “Components” . 5
27 10 Modification to Clause 25, “Supply connection and external flexible cords” . 5
28 11 Modification to Clause 26, “Terminals for external conductors” . 5
29 12 Modification to Clause 31, “Resistance to rusting” . 6
30 13 Modification to Clause 32, “Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards” . 6
31 14 Modifications to annexes . 6
32 Annex R (normative) Software evaluation . 6
33 Annex CC (normative) Isolating transformers . 6
34 Annex ZC (normative) Normative references to international publications with their
35 corresponding European publications . 7
36 Annex ZE (normative) Specific additional requirements for appliances and machines intended
37 for commercial use . 8
38 Annex ZZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the safety objectives
39 of Directive 2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed to be covered . 9
40 Annex ZZB (informative)  Relationship between this European standard and the relevant
41 essential requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC aimed to be covered . 10
42 Annex ZZC (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
43 requirements of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 aimed to be covered . 11
44 European foreword
45 This document (EN IEC 60335-2-115:2023/prAB:2026) consists of the text prepared by CLC/TC 61 "Safety of
46 household and similar electrical appliances".
47 This document is currently submitted to the Enquiry.
48 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)
49 This document is read in conjunction with EN IEC 60335-2-115:2023 and EN IEC 60335-2-
50 115:2023/A11:2023.
51 EN IEC 60335-2-115:2023/prAB:2026 includes the following significant technical modifications:
52 — Data reference updates;
53 — Clarification for test set-up;
54 — Update Annex ZE;
55 — Routine tests are not covered by this document;
56 — Introduce link to legislation.
57 The numbering system for European clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes that are
58 additional to those in the IEC standard are prefixed with the letter “Z”.
59 This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CENELEC by the European
60 Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
61 Member States.
62 For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annexes ZZA and ZZB which are integral parts of this
63 document.
64 1 Modification to the Introduction
65 Delete in the second paragraph the words “manufacturer's”.
66 Addition:
67 This European Amendment A12 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of the standards below:
68 — EN 60335-1:2012+A11:2014+A13:2017+A1:2019+A14:2019+A2:2019+A15:2021+A16:2023 (Part 1)
69 — EN IEC 60335-2-115:2023+A11:2023 (Part 2)
70 2 Modification to Clause 1, “Scope”
71 Delete the first list item in Note 103.
72 Add at the end of the clause the following:
73 “Additional requirements appliances and machines intended for commercial use are given in Annex ZE.”
74 3 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references”
75 Replace “IEC 61689:2013” with “IEC 61689:2022”.
76 Add the following reference:
77 IEC 61558-1:2017, Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and combinations thereof - Part 1:
78 General requirements and tests
79 Replace “IEC 61558-2-4:2009, Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and similar products for
80 supply voltages up to 1 100 V – Part 2-4: Particular requirements and tests for isolating transformers and
81 power supply units incorporating isolating transformers” with “IEC 61558-2-4:2021, Safety of transformers,
82 reactors, power supply units and combinations thereof –– Part 2-4: Particular requirements and tests for
83 isolating transformers and power supply units incorporating isolating transformers for general applications”.
84 4 Modification to Clause 3, “Terms and definitions”
85 3.1.9 Delete the words “manufacturer’s”.
86 3.5.102 Replace the subclause with “Void”.
87 5 Modification to Clause 5, “General conditions for the tests”
88 5.10 In the Addition, replace the text that starts with “the manufacturer or responsible agent.” with the
89 following:
90 “a specially prepared sample can be needed, e.g. deactivating the controls of the skin contact.”
91 6 Modification to Clause 10, “Power input and current”
92 10.1 Addition:
93 The requirement is not applicable to electrical stimulators and radio frequency appliances.
94 10.2 Addition:
95 The requirement is not applicable to electrical stimulators and radio frequency appliances.
96 10.101 Replace in the last paragraph starting with “If the appliance cannot….:” with the following:
97 “If the appliance cannot operate as intended when applying a load resistance, clause 5.10 is applied.”
Secretary note: the above change has been requested by QC for respecting the clause 1.2.18 “The
technological neutrality and performance-based principles are respected: the document avoids clauses
imposing requirements or obligations on or between certain economic operators (e.g. requirements are set to
an economic operator and its competence or resources instead of to product design and product properties).”
98 10.102 Replace in the last paragraph starting with “If the appliance cannot….:” with the following:
99 “If the appliance cannot operate as intended when applying a load resistance, clause 5.10 is applied.”
Secretary note: the above change has been requested by QC for respecting the clause 1.2.18 “The
technological neutrality and performance-based principles are respected: the document avoids clauses
imposing requirements or obligations on or between certain economic operators (e.g. requirements are set to
an economic operator and its competence or resources instead of to product design and product properties).”
100 7 Modification to Clause 22, “Stability and mechanical hazards”
101 20.101 Replace the subclause as follow: “Void.”
102 8 Modification to Clause 22, “Construction”
103 22.102 Replace the subclause with “Void.”
104 9 Modification to Clause 24, “Components”
105 24.1 Modification:
106 Dele
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