VGA - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances

This European standard deals with the safety of electric commercial amusement machines and personal service machines, 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

This European Standard deals with the safety of electric ondol-mattresses for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. This standard also applies to control units supplied with the appliance

This European standard deals with the safety of electrically operated commercial rinsing sinks used in commercial kitchens, 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 electric ondol-mattresses for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. This standard also applies to control units supplied with the appliance

This European Standard deals with the safety of electric vaporizers for household and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances

This European standard deals with the safety of electrically operated commercial rinsing sinks used in commercial kitchens, 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.

This European standard deals with the safety of electric commercial amusement machines and personal service machines, 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

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 electric vaporizers for household and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances

This European Standard deals with the safety of electric water-bed heaters and their associated control units, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V, including direct current (DC) supplied appliances.

2020-12-24: Common mods to this prA1 are included in prAB (PR=73281) for simultaneous circulation
D164/C043: DOW=DOR+48 months

This European Standard deals with the safety of electric water-bed heaters and their associated control units, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V, including direct current (DC) supplied appliances.

2020-12-24: This prAB represents common mods to EN 62841-3-12:2019/prA1 (PR=73191) under parallel
D164/C043: DOW= DOR + 48 months

IEC 62841-3-15:2024 is to be used in conjunction with the first edition of IEC 62841-1 (2014).
This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1:2014, so as to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for transportable magnetic drills.
Where a particular subclause of IEC 62841-1:2014 is not mentioned in this Part 3-15, that subclause applies as far as relevant. Where this document states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant text in IEC 62841-1:2014 is to be adapted accordingly.
IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 1 is applicable, except as follows.
Addition: This document applies to transportable magnetic drills which can include a liquid system.

2022-07-14: This prAA represents common mods to EN IEC 62841-3-15 (PR=75586)
D164/C043: DOW = DOR + 48 months

This standard is a product family standard dealing with safety after repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing of an appliance already placed on the market and subsequent safety testing of appliances within the scope of IEC TC 61 and its subcommittees. This document takes precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject. When a Part 2 of the IEC TS 63457-2 series does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with in this document, this document applies. All tests included in this document are conducted by a qualified person or by a supervised technician for specified activities. The concept of upgrade of an appliance and use of reused components are addressed in informative Annex A and informative Annex B. Additional requirements for upgrade apply as given in informative Annex B. Inspection and test documentation are prepared, for example, according to informative Annex C. Furthermore, a guidance on preparing a service manual by the manufacturer or remanufacturer is given in Annex D.

This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1, so as to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for transportable planers and thicknessers.
IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 1 is applicable, except as follows:
This document applies to transportable planers, thicknessers and combined planers and thicknessers intended for cutting wood and analogous materials with a maximum planing width of 330 mm.
This document does not apply to planers, thicknessers or combined planers and thicknessers other than transportable.
NOTE 101 ISO 19085-7:2019 gives requirements for planers, thicknessers or combined planers and thicknessers other than transportable.

2022-01-05:: This prAA includes common mods to EN IEC 62841-3-3 (PR=75427)
DOW=DOR+48 months is applied to all parts in EN IEC 62841 series

2021-12-07: This prAA includes CMs to prEN IEC (PR=75392)
DOW=DOR+48 months

IEC 62841-3-11:2024 applies to transportable combined mitre and bench saws intended to be used with a toothed saw blade for cutting wood and analogous materials, plastics and nonferrous metals except magnesium with a saw blade diameter not exceeding 315 mm, which hereinafter is simply referred to as saw or tool.
This document does not apply to:
- saws intended to cut other metals, such as magnesium, steel and iron, or food;
- saws with an automatic feeding device;
- saws designed for use with abrasive wheels;
- saws designed for use with dado blades;
- single function bench or table saws;
- single function mitre saws;
- combined mitre and bench saws other than transportable.
NOTE 101 Transportable saws intended to cut ferrous metals will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841-3.
NOTE 102 Transportable tools designed for use with abrasive wheels are covered by IEC 62841-3-10:2015.
NOTE 103 Transportable table saws are covered by IEC 62841-3-1:2014.
NOTE 104 Transportable mitre saws are covered by IEC 62841-3-9:2020.
NOTE 105 In Europe (EN IEC 62841-3-11), the following additional NOTE applies:
NOTE Z101 Combined mitre and bench saws other than transportable are covered by EN 1870-3:2014.
This document is to be used in conjunction with IEC 62841-1:2014. This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1, so as to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for transportable combined mitre and bench saws.

IEC 62841-3-16:2025 applies to transportable belt sanders, disc sanders and belt/disc sanders which are equipped with
– a sanding belt; or
– a sanding disc; or
– a sanding belt and a sanding disc
for sanding solid materials.
This document does not apply to hand-held disc-type sanders.
NOTE 101 Hand-held disc-type sanders are covered by IEC 62841-2-3.
This document does not apply to hand-held belt sanders.
NOTE 102 Hand-held belt sanders are covered by IEC 62841-2-4.
This Part 3-16 is to be used in conjunction with the first edition of IEC 62841-1:2014 and IEC 62841-1:2014/AMD1:2025.
This Part 3-16 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1:2014, so as to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for transportable belt sanders, disc sanders and belt/disc sanders.
Where a particular subclause of IEC 62841-1:2014 is not mentioned in this Part 3-16, that subclause applies as far as relevant. Where this document states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant text in IEC 62841-1:2014 is to be adapted accordingly.
NOTE The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing organizations can need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in 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 36 months from the date of publication.

IEC 62841-4-4:2020 This document applies to hand-held and walk-behind lawn trimmers and lawn edge trimmers, used by a standing operator for cutting grass, weeds or similar soft vegetation, and grass trimmers, brush cutters and brush saws used by a standing operator for cutting grass, weeds, brush, bushes, saplings and similar vegetation.
This document does not apply to
– hand-held machines having a mass of 18 kg or greater;
– self-propelled lawn trimmers or lawn edge trimmers;
– scissors type lawn trimmers and lawn edge trimmers;
– machines equipped with metallic cutting accessories consisting of more than one piece, e.g. pivoting chains or flail blades;
– edgers with rigid and/or metallic cutting devices.
Annex EE provides an informative summary of characteristics for lawn trimmers, lawn edge trimmers, grass trimmers, brush cutters and brush saws.
Brush cutters and brush saws covered by this document are designed only to be operated with the machine to the right of the operator.

This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1, so as to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for hand-held die grinders and small rotary tools. IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 1 is applicable, except as follows:
This document applies to hand-held die grinders and to small rotary tools for mounted accessories not exceeding 55 mm in diameter and for mounted sanding accessories not exceeding 80 mm in diameter such as:
- threaded cones and plugs that are threaded on a mandrel with an unrelieved shoulder flange,
- mandrel mounted wheels, and
- rotary files
with a rated speed not exceeding a peripheral speed of the accessory of 80 m/s at rated capacity.
This document does not apply to straight and vertical grinders utilizing flanges for driving an abrasive accessory.
NOTE 101 Straight and vertical grinders are covered by IEC 62841-2-3.

2022-01-05: This prAA includes common mods to EN IEC 62841-2-23 (PR=75431)
DOW=DOR+48 months is applied to all parts in EN IEC 62841 series

This document applies to hand-held and walk-behind lawn trimmers and lawn edge trimmers, used by a standing operator for cutting grass, weeds or similar soft vegetation, and grass trimmers, brush cutters and brush saws used by a standing operator for cutting grass, weeds, brush, bushes, saplings and similar vegetation.

The standard specifies requirements for appliances for household and similar purposes to prevent the backflow of non-potable water into the water mains. It also specifies requirements for hose sets used for connecting such appliances to the water mains that supply water at a pressure not exceeding 1 MPa.

This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1, so as to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for hand-held strapping tools. Where a particular subclause of IEC 62841-1 is not mentioned in this document, that subclause applies as far as reasonable. Where this document states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant text in IEC 62841-1 is to be adapted accordingly. This document applies to hand-held strapping tools.

2021-12-20: This prAA includes common mods to EN IEC 62841-2-18 (PR=75429)
DOW=DOR+48 months is applied to all parts in EN IEC 62841 series

This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electrolysers that produce low viscosity, ionized liquids intended for use as detergent free wash water in appliances for household and similar purposes and which conform with the standards applicable to such appliances. It applies to electrolysers tested separately, under the most severe conditions that can be expected to occur in normal use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.

This European standard deals with the safety of electric clocks having a rated voltage not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.

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.

This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electrolysers that produce low viscosity, ionized liquids intended for use as detergent free wash water in appliances for household and similar purposes and which conform with the standards applicable to such appliances. It applies to electrolysers tested separately, under the most severe conditions that can be expected to occur in normal use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.

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.

This European standard deals with the safety of electric clocks having a rated voltage not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.

This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1, so as to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for hand-held jointers. IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 1 is applicable, except as follows: This document applies to hand-held jointers for cutting into wood or materials with similar physical characteristics such as, for example, chipboard, fibreboard and plywood.

This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1, so as to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for hand-held band saws. Where a particular subclause of IEC 62841-1 is not mentioned in this document, that subclause applies as far as reasonable. Where this document states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant text in IEC 62841-1 is to be adapted accordingly.
IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 1 is applicable, except as follows:
This document applies to hand-held band saws.

IEC 62841-2-22:2025 applies to hand-held cut-off machines fitted with
- one bonded reinforced wheel of Type 41 or Type 42; or
- one or more diamond cutting wheels with peripheral gaps, if any,
• having no positive rake angle; and
• not exceeding 10 mm for cut-off machines other than flush cutters, power cutters and wall chasers; and with
- a rated no-load speed not exceeding a peripheral speed of the wheel of 100 m/s at rated capacity; and
- a rated capacity not exceeding 430 mm.
NOTE 101 An example of a permitted diamond cutting wheel construction is shown in Figure 106.
These tools are intended to cut materials such as metals, concrete, masonry, glass and tile.
This document does not apply to:
- cut-off machines that can be converted to a grinder, sander or polisher, which are covered by IEC 62841-2-3;
- circular saws which are covered by IEC 62841-2-5; and
- die grinders and small rotary tools which are covered by IEC 62841-2-23;
- tools intended to cut wood, except for utility cutters;
- cut-off machines fitted with a bonded reinforced wheel of Type 42 with a diameter exceeding 230 mm.
This document is to be used in conjunction with IEC 62841-1:2014.

2021-12-20: This prAA includes common mods to EN IEC 62841-2-20 (PR=75425)
DOW=DOR+48 months is applied to all parts in EN IEC 62841 series

2021-12-20: This prAA includes common mods to EN IEC 62841-2-19 (PR=75430)
DOW=DOR+48 months is applied to all parts in EN IEC 62841 series

This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1, so as to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for hand-held fastener driving tools. Where a particular subclause of IEC 62841-1 is not mentioned in this document, that subclause applies as far as reasonable. Where this document states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant text in IEC 62841-1 is to be adapted accordingly.
IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition: This document applies to hand-held fastener driving tools
- intended for driving fasteners into or through concrete, fabric, fiberboard, metal, plastic, wood, wood products, cartons, and other materials; and
- whose energy to drive the fastener is derived directly or indirectly from an electric motor or magnetic drive.
This document does not apply to pneumatically driven tools where the compressed gas comes from an external source, such as a compressor or a tank.
This document does not apply to tools powered by combustible gases, even if electrically ignited.
NOTE 101 Tools powered by compressed air or combustible gases are covered by ISO 11148-13:2017.

NEW!IEC 60335-2-58:2017 is available as IEC 60335-2-58:2017 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.

IEC 60335-2-58:2017 deals with the safety of electrically operated dishwashing machines for washing plates, dishes, glassware, cutlery and similar articles, with or without means for water heating or drying, not intended for household 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. These appliances are used for example in restaurants, canteens, hospitals, and commercial enterprises such as bakeries, butcheries, etc. Examples of such appliances are conveyor dishwashers; batch dishwashers and brush machines. Requirements to avoid backsiphonage of non-potable water into the water mains are specified in Annex BB. The electrical part of appliances making use of other forms of energy is also within the scope of this standard. As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by these types of appliances. Attention is drawn to the fact that for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be necessary. This standard does not apply to the following: appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes, for example machines used in the food industry for cleaning receptacles that serve as packaging for final products (e.g. bottle-cleaning machines), and machines used in manufacturing processes; sterilizers and washer-disinfectors used to treat medical materials (IEC 61010-2-040); dishwashers that do not form one functional unit, for example where a transportation device transfers the load from one separate unit to another; separately driven transport devices not confined in the appliance; 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 fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2002 including its Amendment 1 (2008) and its Amendment 2 (2015). This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: The text has been aligned with Edition 5.2 of Part 1; Requirements and tests for vertical-lift doors with and without a counterbalance system are clarified (20.103, 20.104); Some notes have been converted to normative text or deleted (7.15, 9, 10.1, 11.7, 15.3, 19.4, 20.1, 20.102, 22.106, 22.107, 23.3). This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments. It was established on the basis of the fifth edition (2010) of that standard The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in 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 its publication.
Key words: Dishwashing Machine, Safety, Commercial

This European Standard deal with the safety of electrically operated dishwashing machines for washing plates, dishes, glassware, cutlery and similar articles, with or without means for water heating or drying, not intended for household 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 sealed (hermetic and semi-hermetic type) motor-compressors, their protection and control systems, if any, which are intended for use in equipment for household and similar purposes and which conform with the standards applicable to such equipment. It applies to motor-compressors tested separately, under the most severe conditions that may be expected to occur in normal use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase motor-compressors and 480 V for other motor-compressors