Noise reduction measures for household appliances intended for commercial use now included in the core electrical appliance safety standard BS EN 60335-1
The core European safety requirements standard for electrical appliances has been amended, mainly by the introduction of a new sub-clause on noise reduction measures alongside some editorial clarifications and updates.
It specifies general requirements for the safety of household and similar electrical appliances including those that are battery operated. It includes defining the classification and marking of electrical equipment, protection against live parts, heating, leakage currents, electric strength at operating temperatures, moisture resistance, resistance to heat and fire, stability and mechanical hazards, internal wiring and supply connections.
This new amendment to BS EN 60335-1:2012+A15:2021 has made the following changes:
- Introduces a new sub-clause on noise reduction measures in Annex ZE: Specific additional requirements for appliances and machines intended for commercial use, and includes a reference to BS EN ISO 11688-1:2009 – Acoustics – Recommended practice for the design of low-noise machinery and equipment – Part 1: Planning
- Introduces an editorial modification in order to clarify circumstances in which child-appealing appliances are required to meet particular conditions
- Amends the annex which lists normative references to international publications with their corresponding European publications
- Updates criteria applied for the allocation of products covered by standards in the BS EN 60335 series under LVD or MD
By using BS EN 60335-1:2012+A16:2023, it can help manufacturers and component suppliers to ensure:
- A high level of user safety
- Products remain relevant to the demands of a smart energy environment
- Compliant electrical appliances can be traded more easily
- Manufacturing efficiency is improved
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