SIST EN IEC 60335-2-110:2026/A11:2026
(Amendment)Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-110: Particular requirements for commercial microwave appliances with insertion or contacting applicators
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard deals with the safety of microwave appliances intended for commercial use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances connected between one phase and neutral and 480 V for other appliances.
- Status
- Not Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 30-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- VGA - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 10-Sep-2026
- Due Date
- 15-Nov-2026
Overview
SIST EN IEC 60335-2-110:2026/A11:2026 outlines the specific safety requirements for commercial microwave appliances equipped with insertion or contacting applicators. This standard applies to appliances intended for commercial use, with rated voltage up to 250 V for single-phase appliances and up to 480 V for other types. The document is part of the broader EN IEC 60335 series, focusing on the safety of electrical appliances for household and similar use. It ensures that hazards associated with commercial microwave technology are managed and that only appropriately trained personnel can operate these machines.
This amendment introduces key updates to safety instructions, marking, and user responsibilities, reflecting new insights about user populations, including people with disabilities and the potential risks to domestic animals.
Key Topics
- Scope and Applicability
- Commercial microwave appliances with insertion or contacting applicators
- Appliances used in environments where trained personnel operate the equipment
- Safety considerations for appliances up to 250 V (single-phase) and 480 V (other appliances)
- Hazard Management
- Identifies foreseeable hazards associated with commercial microwave use
- Risk of microwave leakage, especially if not operated or maintained correctly
- Restrictions on use by untrained individuals, children, and domestic animals
- Marking and Instructions
- Enhanced requirements for clear and comprehensive user instructions
- Focus on accessibility, enabling persons with disabilities to use appliances safely with proper guidance
- Instructions on supervision of children and domestic animals near appliances
- Updates in Amendment A11
- Introduces new requirements for labeling and documentation
- Clarifies roles and responsibilities for safe operation and maintenance
- Aligns with the latest European Directives and related standards
Applications
Commercial microwave appliances with insertion or contacting applicators are widely used in:
- Professional Kitchen Environments
- Restaurants, catering facilities, and institutional food services
- Rapid reheating, cooking, or processing of food, where efficiency and safety are crucial
- Industrial and Laboratory Settings
- Applications where precise heat application or process control is required
- Potential use in material testing, preparation, or specialized industrial processes
- Healthcare and Research
- Appliances used under strict supervision for specialized heating or sterilization purposes
Adhering to this standard ensures that appliances are only operated by informed, skilled, or instructed persons. This approach helps to mitigate risks associated with microwave energy exposure, such as burns, electrical shock, and unintended leakage.
Related Standards
The following standards are referenced or closely related to SIST EN IEC 60335-2-110:2026/A11:2026:
- EN IEC 60335-1:2023 (General Requirements for Household Appliances)
- EN IEC 60335-2-90 (Commercial Microwave Ovens)
- EN IEC 60335-2-25 (Domestic Microwave Ovens)
- EN IEC 60519-6 (Industrial Heating Equipment)
- EN IEC 60601-1 (Medical Electrical Equipment)
- EN IEC 61010 (Safety for Laboratory Equipment)
- EN ISO 7010, EN ISO 3864-1 (Safety Signs and Markings)
- ISO 898-1, ISO 3506 series (Mechanical properties for fasteners)
These interconnected standards support comprehensive safety in appliance design, installation, and use, aligning with the essential requirements of relevant European regulations.
Conclusion
SIST EN IEC 60335-2-110:2026/A11:2026 is essential for manufacturers, facility managers, and users of commercial microwave appliances. By following its guidelines, organizations enhance workplace safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote responsible appliance operation in environments where microwave energy presents unique risks. Employing this standard is a critical step in minimizing hazards and safeguarding all users.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Sep-2026
- Effective Date
- 08-Sep-2026
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN IEC 60335-2-110:2026/A11:2026 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-110: Particular requirements for commercial microwave appliances with insertion or contacting applicators". This standard covers: This European Standard deals with the safety of microwave appliances intended for commercial use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances connected between one phase and neutral and 480 V for other appliances.
This European Standard deals with the safety of microwave appliances intended for commercial use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances connected between one phase and neutral and 480 V for other appliances.
SIST EN IEC 60335-2-110:2026/A11:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.040.20 - Cooking ranges, working tables, ovens and similar appliances. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN IEC 60335-2-110:2026/A11:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 12976-1:2022, SIST EN 12976-1:2017, SIST EN IEC 60335-2-110:2026. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN IEC 60335-2-110:2026/A11:2026 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN IEC 60335-2-
110:2026/oprAA:2026
01-januar-2026
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-110. del: Posebne zahteve
za komercialne mikrovalovne aparate z vstavljivimi ali kontaktnimi nastavki -
Dopolnilo AA
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-110: Particular requirements
for commercial microwave appliances with insertion or contacting applicators
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-110:
Besondere Anforderungen für gewerbliche Mikrowellengeräte mit Einführ- oder
Kontaktapplikatoren (Antennensystemen)
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-110: Exigences
particulières pour les appareils à micro-ondes à usage commercial avec applicateurs par
insertion ou par contact
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 60335-2-110:2025/prAA:2025
ICS:
97.040.20 Štedilniki, delovni pulti, Cooking ranges, working
pečice in podobni aparati tables, ovens and similar
appliances
oSIST prEN IEC 60335-2- en
110:2026/oprAA:2026
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
oSIST prEN IEC 60335-2-110:2026/oprAA:2026
oSIST prEN IEC 60335-2-110:2026/oprAA:2026
EUROPEAN STANDARD DRAFT
prEN IEC 60335-2-110:2025
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prAA
November 2025
ICS 97.040.20 -
English Version
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-110:
Particular requirements for commercial microwave appliances
with insertion or contacting applicators
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und
Partie 2-110: Exigences particulières pour les appareils à ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-110: Besondere Anforderungen für
micro-ondes à usage commercial avec applicateurs par gewerbliche Mikrowellengeräte mit Einführ- oder
insertion ou par contact Kontaktapplikatoren (Antennensystemen)
This draft amendment prAA, if approved, will modify the European Standard prEN IEC 60335-2-110:2025; it is submitted to CENELEC
members for enquiry.
Deadline for CENELEC: 2026-02-06.
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.
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Project: 80434 Ref. No. prEN IEC 60335-2-110:2025/prAA:2025 E
oSIST prEN IEC 60335-2-110:2026/oprAA:2026
prEN IEC 60335-2-110:2025/prAA:2025 (E)
Contents Page
18 European foreword . 3
19 1 Modification to the Introduction . 4
20 2 Modification to Clause 1, “Scope” . 4
21 3 Modification to Clause 7, “Marking and instructions” . 4
22 4 Modifications to annexes . 5
23 5 Modification to Bibliography. 6
oSIST prEN IEC 60335-2-110:2026/oprAA:2026
prEN IEC 60335-2-110:2025/prAA:2025 (E)
24 European foreword
25 This document (prEN IEC 60335-2-110:2025/prAA:2025) has been prepared by CLC/TC 61 "Safety of
26 household and similar electrical appliances".
27 This document is currently submitted to the Enquiry.
28 The following dates are proposed:
• latest date by which the existence of this document (doa) dav + 6 months
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 withdrawn (to be confirmed or
modified when voting)
29 This document will modify prEN IEC 60335-2-110:2025.
30 prEN IEC 60335-2-110:2025/FprAA:2025 includes the following significant technical modifications:
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