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IEC 60335-1: Safety for Household & Similar Electrical Appliances

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IEC 60335-1 Household Appliance Safety Testing

Compatible Electronics is NVLAP-accredited (Lab Code 200527-0) for IEC 60335-1 and EN 60335-1 testing — the fundamental safety standard for household and similar electrical appliances — across multiple editions at our Lake Forest/Silverado location.

NVLAP Lab Code 200527-0 IEC 60335-1 Ed. 5 & Ed. 6 EN 60335-1 (2002–2020) GSO IEC 60335-1:2022 AS/NZS & SNZ editions Lake Forest

What is IEC 60335-1?

IEC 60335-1 is the general safety requirements standard for household and similar electrical appliances. It establishes baseline safety requirements — including insulation, temperature, mechanical stability, protection against access to live parts, and fire resistance — that apply to virtually all domestic appliances. Part 2 standards (such as IEC 60335-2-29 for battery chargers and IEC 60335-2-82 for amusement machines) are always used alongside Part 1 for product-specific requirements.

IEC 60335-1 is essential for CE marking under the EU Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), UKCA marking, RCM marking for Australia/New Zealand, and market access in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC/GSO). Most appliances also require EMC testing — emissions per EN 55014-1, harmonic current per IEC 61000-3-2, and voltage flicker per IEC 61000-3-3.

💡 Part 1 + Part 2: IEC 60335-1 always applies together with the applicable Part 2 product-specific standard. Part 2 may modify, replace, or supplement Part 1 requirements for the specific product type.

Products Covered

  • Kitchen appliances — ovens, microwaves, blenders, juicers, coffee makers
  • Floor care — vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, carpet cleaners
  • Personal care — hair dryers, electric shavers, toothbrushes, massagers
  • Heating appliances — space heaters, electric blankets, water heaters
  • Laundry — washing machines, dryers, irons
  • Cooling — fans, air conditioners, refrigerators
  • Garden and outdoor — lawn mowers, hedge trimmers
  • Battery chargers and power tools (with applicable Part 2)

Key Safety Tests Performed

Accreditation Scope — Standard Versions & Locations

Standard / EditionDescriptionAccredited Location(s)
IEC 60335-1 Ed. 6.0 (2020-09)Current international edition.Lake Forest
IEC 60335-1 Ed. 5.0 (2010) + A1 (2013) + A2 (2016)Fifth edition with all amendments.Lake Forest
IEC 60335-1 Ed. 5.0 (2010) + A1 (2013)Fifth edition with first amendment.Lake Forest
EN 60335-1 (2012) + A14 (2019)EU harmonized — CE marking under LVD. Current version.Lake Forest
EN 60335-1 (2012) + A2 (2019)EU harmonized with Amendment 2.Lake Forest
EN 60335-1 (2012) + A1 (2019)EU harmonized with Amendment 1.Lake Forest
EN 60335-1 (2012) + A13 (2017)EU harmonized with Amendment 13.Lake Forest
EN 60335-1 (2012) + A11 (2014)EU harmonized with Amendment 11.Lake Forest
EN 60335-1 (2012) + AC (2014)EU harmonized with corrigendum.Lake Forest
EN 60335-1 (2012)Base 2012 EU harmonized edition.Lake Forest
EN 60335-1 (2002)Earlier EU edition — legacy transition support.Lake Forest
DS/EN 60335-1:2012/A15:2021Danish Standards adoption with Amendment 15.Lake Forest
GSO IEC 60335-1:2022Gulf Standard — GCC/Middle East market access.Lake Forest
SNZ/AS/NZS 60335.1:2022NZ/Australia — based on IEC 60335-1 Ed. 6.Lake Forest

Related Services & Standards

IEC 60335-2-29 (Battery Chargers) IEC 60335-2-82 (Amusement Machines) Low Voltage Directive (LVD) CE LVD Safety Testing EN 55014-1 Appliance Emissions Harmonic Current Testing Voltage Flicker Testing All Safety Testing Services

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