February 19, 2026
New standards/amendments published
AS/NZS 62109.1:2026
Safety of Power Converters for Use in Photovoltaic Power Systems, Part 1: General Requirements
New edition published Jan. 30, 2026
Modified adoption of IEC 62109-1:2010, Ed. 1.0
FYI only
AS/NZS 62109.2:2026
Safety of Power Converters for Use in Photovoltaic Power Systems, Part 2: Particular Requirements for Inverters
New edition published Jan. 30, 2026
Modified adoption of IEC 62109-2:2011, Ed. 1.0
FYI only
Draft standards/amendments published
DR AS/NZS 3140:2014 Amd 2:2025
Approval and Test Specification – Edison Screw Lampholders
E12 and E26 lampholders are added to the scope of this standard and then explicitly prohibited for use in Australia (Cl. 1.2 and 3.1).
Closing date for comments: March 16, 2026
DR AS 60238:2022 Amd 1:2025
Edison Screw Lampholders (IEC 60238:2016 (ED. 9.2) MOD)
E12 and E26 lampholders are added to the scope of this standard and then explicitly prohibited for use in Australia (Cl. 2.1.1, 2.1.2 and 2.2.1).
Closing date for comments: March 13, 2026
DR AS/NZS 60598.2.2:2025
Luminaires, Part 2.2: Particular Requirements – Recessed Luminaires and Recessed Air-Handling Luminaires (IEC 60598-2-2:2023, (Ed. 4.0) MOD)
This modified adoption of the IEC downlight standard accepts the simpler IEC classifications (either “can be covered with thermal insulation” or “do not cover with thermal insulation”).
Recessed luminaires that are suitable for mounting on normally flammable surfaces and that can be covered with thermal insulating material will no longer need classification marking.
Summary of proposed AU/NZ national differences (minor editorial changes not listed)
Additional requirements for thermal protection devices and electronic controlgear (Cl. 2.7.101, 2.7.102, 2.7.103 and 2.7.104)
Closing date for comments: March 23, 2026
DR AS/NZS 60598.2.20:2025
Luminaires, Part 2.20: Particular Requirements – Lighting Chains (IEC 60598-2-20:2022, MOD)
Summary of proposed AU/NZ national differences (minor editorial changes not listed)
Clarifying definition for “festoon lighting chains” and “decorative lighting chains” added (Cl. 20.3.7 and 20.3.8)
Addition of constructional requirement that lampholders for festoon lighting chains must comply with AS/NZS 3117 or AS/NZS 3140 (Cl. 20.7.2)
AU/NZ local tinsel probe test (0.25 mm thick/30 mm long/1 mm wide) continues to be carried over from previous edition of standard (Cl. 20.12.3)
Closing date for comments: April 6, 2026
DR AS 61347.2.7:2025
Lamp Controlgear, Part 2.7: Particular Requirements for Battery Supplied Electronic Controlgear for Emergency Lighting (Self-Contained) (IEC 61347-2-7:2011 (ED 3.2), MOD)
Summary of proposed Australia national differences (minor editorial changes not listed)
Starting condition tests for LED light sources can be conducted with only one sample instead of three (Cl. 15).
Charging time of 16 hours required for Australia (Cl. 22)
Closing date for comments: March 20, 2026
DR AS 62752
In-Cable Control and Protection Device (IC-CPD) for Mode 2 Charging of Electric Road Vehicles (IEC 62752:2024, MOD)
New edition — FYI only
Summary of proposed Australia national differences (minor editorial changes not listed)
Connection plugs and socket standards aligned with Australia/New Zealand standards
Modular IC-CPDs not permitted (Cl. 4.2.3)
Pluggable IC-CPDs not permitted (Cl. 4.3.4)
IC-CPDs with switch-protective conductors not permitted (Cl. 4.4.2)
IC-CPDs for wall mounting not permitted (Cl. 4.6.2)
Test voltage for some dielectric strength tests increased from 2,500 V to 3,500 V (Cl. 9.5.3)
Glow test temperature on current-carrying parts and parts of the protective circuit increased from 750°C to 850°C (Cl. 9.12)
Cord anchorage test always conducted at 100 N force (Cl. 9.23)
Closing date for comments: April 3, 2026
DR AS/NZS 60335.2.202:2025
Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.202: Particular Requirements for Portable Inverters and Portable Power Stations
New edition — FYI only
This new standard deals with the safety of single-phase, air-cooled (natural or forced) appliances of the following types:
- Portable inverters and portable power stations having a rated voltage less than 250 VDC, and one or more outputs, where:
- Single-phase with rated output voltage is less than 250 VAC, 50 Hz
- DC outputs have rated output voltage within the range of 5 VDC to 250 VDC
- Portable inverters with pass-through and portable power stations with pass-through having rated voltage less than 250 VDC, a rated voltage less than 250 VAC, a rated frequency of 50 Hz, and one or more outputs, where:
- Single-phase with rated output voltage is less than 250 VAC, 50 Hz
- DC outputs have rated output voltage within the range of 5 VDC to 250 VDC
Proposed to replace AS/NZS 4763:2011 three years after publication
Closing date for comments: Feb. 12, 2026
Regulatory changes
Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) — Australia
Regulating products for minimum energy performance standards
The Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) agreed to regulate heat pump water heaters (HPWH) and external power supplies. They aim to publish exposure drafts of the regulations for public comment and submissions this year.
Water efficiency — Australia
The impact analysis outcome on improving water efficiency of commercial ice makers and regulatory advice are now available.
https://www.waterrating.gov.au/industry/legislation-compliance/regulator-advice/impact-analysis
Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand sign new operating agreement
Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand have signed a new standards development and distribution agreement and standard operating procedures
- Contemporary governance arrangements that reflect modern expectations and best practices
- Clearer pathways for developing and maintaining joint trans-Tasman standards and adopting international standards
- A more streamlined approach that reduces duplication and improves efficiency for industry, regulators and stakeholders
- Updated commercial arrangements that support a sustainable and collaborative operating model between two national standards bodies (this includes removal of commissioning fees for New Zealand industry for joint Australian–New Zealand standards development, which historically has led to many electrotechnical standards being “dejointed”)
https://www.standards.org.au/news/new-trans-tasman-agreement-to-strengthen-single-economic-market
Standards/amendments published but pending application
The following standards have an application date within the next six months.
AS/NZS 60335.2.40:2023
Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.40: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers
New edition published June 30, 2023
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-40, Ed. 7.0
- Addition of dehumidifiers without motor-compressors and thermoelectric, e.g., Peltier element, heat pumps to scope as well as increased maximum rated voltage to 300 V for single-phase appliances (Cl. 1)
- Installation-instruction-specified length for piping less than 5 m or greater than 7.5 m to be used in split units
- Revision of requirements for marking on appliance and packaging, including adding a symbol for minimum floor area, modifying the symbol for flammable refrigerants to include the safety group per ISO 817; additional information in instruction manual (minimum and maximum operating temperature, accessibility classification, maximum allowable pressure, etc.) (Cl. 7.6, 7.12)
- Revision of requirement for leakage current for stationary Class I motor-operated appliances to align with Part 1 requirement to allow 3.5 mA limit (Cl.13, 16)
- Addition of abnormal operation test for supplementary air heaters (Cl. 19.104) and dehumidifiers under low-charge conditions (Cl. 19.105)
- Clarification that appliances fixed in position only by piping are also subject to stability assessments with piping disconnected (Cl. 20.1)
- Revision to vibration during transportation requirement allowing alternative test methods in some cases (Cl. 21.101)
- Additional requirements for flammable refrigerant detection systems (Cl. 22.122)
- New requirements added for safety shut-off valves to limit releasable charge (Cl. 22.132), particle foam material to be used with protector cover and separated from certain metallic parts if operating temperature is higher than 80°C (Cl. 22.133-134)
- Additional special ball pressure requirement particle foam material (Cl. 30.101)
- Revision of Table BB.1 with refrigerant information and addition of a link to ISO 817 refrigerant data (Annex BB)
- Revision of requirements for information in manual for appliances with flammable refrigerants (Annex DD)
- Revision of requirements for pressure testing (Annex EE)
- Revision of requirements for leak simulation tests (Annex FF)
- Additional requirements for applying releasable charge; additional coverage for A2 and A3 refrigerants, including new charge limits for appliances with circulation airflow and for enhanced-tightness refrigerating systems; revision of requirements for enhanced-tightness refrigerating systems using A2L refrigerant (Annex GG)
- Revision of requirements for refrigerant detection systems (Annex LL)
- Revision of simulated leak rate (Annex MM)
- Removal of Annex OO for conditioning internal wiring using UV light, which is now addressed in Annex T of 60335-1
- Addition of new coverage of leak detection system confirmation test (Annex PP)
- Addition of new coverage of method for determining releasable charge (Annex QQ)
Date of application: June 30, 2026
AS/NZS 62841.4.7:2023
Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 4.7: Particular Requirements for Pedestrian Controlled Walk-Behind Lawn Scarifiers and Aerators
New edition published June 30, 2023
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-4-7, Ed. 1.0
Supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.92:2003
Date of application: June 30, 2026
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