Compliance Insights June 2023

New Standard/Amendment Publications

AS/NZS 5263.0:2023

Gas appliances General requirements
New edition; Published on 2023-06-30
FYI only

AS/NZS 60320.1:2023

Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes General requirements (IEC 60320-1:2015 (ED. 3.1) MOD)
New edition; Published on 2023-06-30
Modified adoption of IEC 60320 1 Ed. 3.1

• Added interconnection coupler, plug connector and appliance outlet to the Standard, along with different combination setup. Added interconnection parts definition. 
• Removed some terminal definition.
• Clarification of requirements for non-standardized appliance couplers and considering end-use condition. 
• Part of the requirement of couplers complying with Standard sheets is moved from IEC 60320-1 to IEC 60320-3. (incl. countersunk requirement) 
• Test samples shall be conditioned for more than 168 h before testing and more sets of samples are required for testing. (Cl. 5.3, Annex C) 
• Allowed rated currents to be in ranges with maximum limit of 16 A (instead of set value, e.g., 0.2 A, 2.5 A, 6 A, etc). (Cl. 6.2)
• Remove 35 °C ambient temperature testing condition. (Cl. 9.4, Cl. 10.1)
• Clarified that external parts of appliance outlet and plug connectors also required to be of insulating material.
• Some clamping test for rewireable connectors are removed and directed to IEC 60999-1 Standard. (Cl. 12)
• Non-standardised non-reversible couplers’ polarisation shall be verified for contact position. (Cl. 13.2)
• Added different insulation resistance limit and test voltage for functional, basic, supplementary and reinforced insulation during insulation resistance and electric strength assessment. (Cl. 15)
• Clarification to total mass calculation during maximum withdrawal force verification. (Cl. 16.2)
• Included non-standardised types during maximum and minimum withdrawal force verification. (Cl. 16.2, CL.16.3)
• Minor modification to heating test for connectors/plug connectors (not subject to CL. 23.7, and no need to measure temperature rise – Cl. 18.2).
• Consider rated current range for breaking capacity and temperature rise requirement (e.g., > 0.2 A to < 10 A, ≥ 10 A, etc.). (Cl. 19, 21)
• Added power factor for normal operation test current. (Cl. 20)
• Updated type of cord reference according to Standard IEC 60245. (Cl. 22.1)
• Added table for list of torque and pull force required for different current rating connectors instead of applying 100 N and 0.25 Nm to all. (Cl 23.6) 
• Impact hammer, ball pressure and tracking test details are referenced to its relevance Standard. (Cl. 23.4, 24.1, 27.2)
• Removed appliance inlet shroud pressure test. (old Cl 23.4, 23.8) 
• Removed 1 hr 100 °C heat resistance and 100 °C pressure test. (old Cl 24.1.1, 24.1.3)
• Removed nickel plating on pins of appliance inlet in very hot condition requirement. (old Cl. 25.8)
• Change of clearance, creepage and solid insulation assessment. Introduced rated impulse voltage determination and closer to 60335 method. (Cl. 26.2, 26.3)
• Added alternative resistance to rusting assessment. (Cl. 28)
• Added accessible surface check that live parts are not coming through. (Annex B.4.1).

Date of application: 30 June 2024

AS/NZS 60335.2.2:2020 Amendment 1

Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances 
Amendment 1; Published on 2023-06-30

• For AS/NZS variation only: Docking stations of automatic battery operated cleaners are required to be lock rotor tested and considered as unattended appliance during glow wire assessment. (19.7, 30.2.3)

Date of application: 30 June 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.40:2023

Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.40: Particular requirements for heat pumps, air-conditioners and dehumidifiers
New edition; Published on 2023-06-30
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-40 Ed. 7.0

• Added dehumidifiers without motor compressors and thermoelectric (e.g., Peltier element) heat pumps to the scope as well as increasing maximum rated voltage to 300 V for single phase appliances. (Cl. 1)
• Allow installation instruction specified length for piping less than 5 m or greater than 7.5 m to be used in split units.
• Revised requirements for marking on the appliance and packaging, including adding 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, Cl. 7.12)
• Revised requirement for leakage current for stationary class I motor-operated appliances to align with part 1 requirement – allow 3.5 mA limit. (Cl.13, Cl. 16)
• Added abnormal operation test for supplementary air heaters (Cl. 19.104) and dehumidifier under low charge condition. (Cl. 19.105)
• Clarified that appliances fixed in position only by piping are also subject to stability assessment with piping disconnected. (Cl. 20.1)
• Revised vibration during transportation requirement allowing alternative test methods in some cases. (Cl. 21.101)
• Additional requirements for flammable refrigerants 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 > 80 °C. (Cl. 22.133,Cl. 22.134) 
• Additional special ball pressure requirement particle foam material. (Cl. 30.101)
• Revised Table BB.1 with refrigerant information and added a link to ISO 817 refrigerant data. (Annex BB)
• Revised requirements for information in the manual for appliances with flammable refrigerants. (Annex DD)
• Revised requirements for pressure testing. (Annex EE)
• Revised requirements for leak simulation tests. (Annex FF)
• Added requirements for applying releasable charge, added additional coverage for A2 and A3 refrigerants, including new charge limits for appliances with circulation airflow and for enhanced tightness refrigerating systems, and revised requirements for enhanced tightness refrigerating systems using A2L refrigerant. (Annex GG)
• Revised requirements for refrigerant detection systems. (Annex LL,
• Revised simulated leak rate. (Annex MM)
• Removed annex OO for conditioning internal wiring using UV light as this is now addressed in Annex T of 60335-1.
• Added new coverage of leak detection system confirmation test. (Annex PP)
• Added new coverage of method for determining releasable charge. (Annex QQ)

Date of application: 30 June 2026

AS 62560:2017 Amendment 3:2023

Self-ballasted LED lamps for general lighting services by voltage > 50 V - Safety specifications. (IEC 62560:2011+AMD1:2015 CSV, MOD)
Amendment 3; Published on 2023-06-09

• Standard changed from joint AS/NZS to AS only.
• Voltage range increase from 50-250 V to 50-1,000 V.
• Lamp cap selection expanded to any within IEC 60061.

AS 62368.3:2023

Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment Safety aspects for DC power transfer through communication cables and ports. (IEC 62368-3:2017 ED. 1.0 MOD)
New edition; Published on 2023-06-09
Modified adoption of IEC 62368 3:2017 Ed.1.
Australian modifications to the IEC are as follows:

• Replacement of IEC 62368-1 with AS/NZS 62368.1 and addition of AS/NZS 11801.1:2019 to normative references list.
• Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices complying with limited power source requirements of Annex Q of AS/NZS 62368.1 are excluded from the scope of AS 62368.3.
• Maximum voltage and current parameters from AS/CA S008 or AS 11801.1 added to scope of DC power transfer interconnection to building wiring. (Cl. 5.3.2)- Compliance during the evaluation of the requirement for the PSE (Cl. 5.4.1) is verified 3 seconds after the single fault condition is introduced. 

AS/NZS 62841.4.7:2023

Electric motor-operated handheld 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 on 2023-06-30
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-4-7 Ed. 1.0. 

• To supersede AS/NZS 60335.2.92:2003.

Date of application: 30 June 2026

Draft Standard/Amendment Published

DR AS/NZS 3008.1.1:2023

Electrical installations - Selection of cables, Part 1.1: Cables for alternating voltages up to and including 0.6/1 Kv - Typical Australian installation conditions
FYI only
Closing date for comments 2023-07-25

DR AS/NZS 3190:2016 Amd 2:2023

Approval and test specification - Residual current devices (current operated earth-leakage devices)

• Allow RCCBs and RCBOs incorporated within PSOAs and PRCDs to comply with AS/NZS 61008.1/AS/NZS 61009.1 provided that all other relevant sections of AS/NZS 3190 are met. (Cl. 3.2.2.1)
• Test voltages for Type FS devices changed from 1.1 x rated voltage to 264 V (single phase) and 456.5 V (multiphase).  (Cl. 5.7.6.2)
• Options for marking of rated voltage restricted to 230 V, 240 V, 230/240 V, 400 V, 415 V or 400/415 V only. (Cl. 7.1.1)
• Test voltages for tripping tests require testing at 80% of 230 V/400 V. (Cl. 8.8.2)
• Multiple clauses revised to require test voltages of 230 V (single phase)/400 V (multiphase) are used in place of rated voltage. (Cl. 8.8.4, 8.9.1, 8.11, 8.12, 8.17)
• Multiple clauses revised to require test voltages of 240 V (single phase)/415 V (multiphase) are used in place of rated voltage. (Cl. 8.14, Cl. 8.16, Cl. 8.19)

Closing date for comments 2023-08-23

DR AS/NZS ISO 8124.2:202X

Safety of toys, Part 2: Flammability
FYI only
Closing date for comments 2023-08-11

DR AS/NZS ISO 8124.3:2021 Amendment 1

Safety of toys, Part 3: Migration of certain elements
FYI only
Closing date for comments 2023-07-18

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.3:2023

Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.3: Particular requirements for electric irons
DR 23002 CP 
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-3:2022 Ed. 7.0.

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022. (IEC 60335-1:2020 Ed. 6.0)
• Scope includes battery-operated appliances.
• Clarified that this Standard does not apply to ironing boards.
• Some requirements relating to appliances for animal grooming have been modified. (Cl. 6.1, Cl. 25.7)
• Added warning statement that iron must not be stored until it has cooled. (Cl. 7.12)
• Addition of external accessible surface temperature limits. (Cl. 3.6.103, Cl. 11.3, Cl. 11.8)
• Clarification regarding most unfavourable condition for operation and stability. (Cl. 11, Cl. 20.1) 
• Additional assessment for surfaces likely to be contacted when gripping a handle. (Cl. 22.13)
• Clarified that handheld appliance and electric iron cannot be excluded from 750 glow wire test. (Cl. 30.2, Cl. 30.2.2)

Closing date for comments 2023-07-21

AS/NZS 60335.2.8:2023

Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.8: Particular requirements for shavers, hair clippers and similar appliances
DR 23003 CP 
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-8:2022 Ed. 7.0. 

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022 (IEC 60335-1:2020 ed.6.0).
• Scope includes battery-operated appliances.
• Clarifies that this Standard does not apply beauty care appliances with lasers (IEC 60335-2-113) and skin beauty care appliances (IEC 60335-2-115).
• Added clarification to battery operated appliance requirements. (Annex B)
• Clarified that other means of appliance holder used should be of negligible effect on normal operation. (Cl. 3.1.9)
• Replaced “transformers with pins” with “detachable power supply parts” and required to meet IPX4. (Cl. 6.2)
• Addition of requirements for detachable power supply parts. (Cl. 6.2, Cl. 21.102, Cl. 21.103, Cl.  24.2)
• Instructions relating to hot blades on animal shearers and commercial animal clippers can be waived if handles held for short period did not exceed temperature rise limit in Cl. 11 normal operation. (7.12)
• Clarified that test probe 18 (baby finger) is not applicable to animal shearers and commercial use hair clippers and animal clippers. (Cl.  8.1.1, Cl. 20.2)
• Additional enclosure crushing and dropping assessment for detachable power supply part. (Cl. 21.102, Cl. 21.103)
• Clarification and consolidation of handheld parts insulation class requirements. (Cl. 22.26, Cl. 22.36)
• Allowance of detachable power supply part in a flexible cord. (Cl. 24.2)
• Clarification that class III interconnection cords are not required to comply with supply cord requirements except 25.7 cord length requirement. (25.23)

Closing date for comments 2023-07-21

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.16:2023

Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.16: Particular requirements for food waste disposers
DR 23004 CP
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-16:2022 Ed. 6.0. 

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022. (IEC 60335-1:2020 Ed. 6.0)
• Scope includes battery-operated appliances.
• Food waste disposers shall be at least IPX1. (Cl. 6.1)
• Addition of temperature rise limits for accessible surface. (Cl. 11)
• Clarification regarding spillage solution during spillage test. (Cl. 15.2)
• Protective device shall not be self resetting and shall be trip free. (Cl. 22.10)

Closing date for comments 2023-07-21

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.17:2023

Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.17: Particular requirements for blankets, pads, clothing and similar flexible heating appliances
DR 23005 CP
Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-17:2022 Ed. 4.0:

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022. (IEC 60335-1:2020 Ed. 6.0)
• Scope includes battery-operated appliances.
• Excluded heated carpet. (IEC 60335-2-106) 
• Clarification to control unit definition. (Cl. 3.6.105)
• Clarification to power adjustment for appliance, other than controlled appliances, when operation at rated power input times a factor is specified. (Cl. 5.12)
• During abnormal folding operation, blankets that cannot be folded with five thicknesses shall be assessed to Cl. 19.108 instead of “tested as mattress.” (Cl. 19.101)
• Additional compliance criteria during mechanical strength test that the flexible part shall not show breakage of electrodes. (Cl. 21.1)
• Added rigidity index test for mattresses (Annex DD). Different pulley diameter is used for PTC characteristic heating element integrated in flexible part of mattresses having rigidity index ≥ 25 Nm. (Cl. 21.111.1)
• Added winding method for heating elements with a non-circular construction during insulation mandrel heating test. (Cl. 21.111.3)
• Additional requirement to protect the user from overheating in the event of an interruption in the mains supply. (Cl. 22.111)
• Included pressure test method details instead of making reference to Cl. 24.1.3 of IEC 60320-1:2001. (Cl. 30.1)
• Compliance criteria for flexible part ignition resistance test changed from average time of 12 ignition recordings on 6 samples reaching the inner edge of mask shall be > 80 seconds to > 120 seconds on all 3 samples. (Cl. 30.101.1)
• Change of positioning and placement of heating element insulation or electro-conductive textiles and internal wiring during needle flame test and to be repeated on 2 additional samples. (Cl. 30.102)

Closing date for comments 2023-07-21

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.21:2023

Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.21: Particular requirements for storage water heaters
DR 23006 CP
Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-21:2022 Ed. 7.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022. (IEC 60335-1:2020 Ed. 6.0)
• Scope includes battery-operated appliances.
• Clarifies that holes that do not meet the drainage size requirement is considered blocked during hose rupture or seal leak test. (Cl. 22.6)
• Additional requirement that appliance having capacity > 5 L or rated current > 16 A shall not incorporate appliance inlets. (Cl. 25.1

Closing date for comments 2023-07-21

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.30:2015 Amendment 5

Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.30: Particular requirements for room heaters 
DR 23007 CP
AS/NZS Variation only

• Clarification that ceiling mounted heat lamp is not considered as ceiling recessed radiant heater. (Cl. 19.301) 
• Confirmation that room heaters with connection via means of pins for direct insertion into socket outlets are prohibited. (Cl. 25.1 - aligned with EESS guidance)

Closing date for comments 2023-07-21

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.54:2023

Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.54: Particular requirements for surface-cleaning appliances for household use employing liquids or steam
DR 23008 CP
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-54:2022 Ed. 5.0. 

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022. (IEC 60335-1:2020 Ed. 6.0)
• Scope includes battery-operated appliances.
• Addition of temperature rise limit and warning requirement for external accessible surface. (Cl. 3.6.102, Cl. 3.6.103, Cl. 7.1, Cl. 11.3, Cl. 11.8)
• Clarification that hand held appliance (e.g., steam mop) supported by floor is excluded from stability test unless it has integral rest/charging stand. (Cl. 20.1)
• Clarifies that holes that do not meet the drainage size requirement is considered blocked during hose rupture or seal leak test. (Cl. 22.6)

Closing date for comments 2023-07-21

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.80:2016 Amendment 3

Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.80: Particular requirements for fans
DR 23001 CP
AS/NZS Variation only

• Fans mounting at high level, except ceiling fans, are now required to be guarded from the risk of assessing fan blades. (Cl. 20.101) 
• Applicable 2 years after publication. 

Closing date for comments 2023-06-09

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.85:2023

Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.85: Particular requirements for fabric steamers
DR 23009 CP
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-85:2022 Ed. 3.0. 

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022. (IEC 60335-1:2020 Ed. 6.0)
• Scope includes battery-operated appliances.
• Exclude surface cleaning appliance employing liquids or steam from this Standard. (IEC 60335-2-54)
• Added definition for vented fabric steamer, instantaneous fabric steamer and pressurized fabric steamer. 
• Clarify that fabric steamer is tested as heating appliance even if it incorporates a motor. (Cl. 5.101)
• Additional warning statement regarding pressure during use and that appliance shall not be used after being dropped. (Cl. 7.12)
• Added operating cycle details for instantaneous fabric steamer. (Cl. 11.7)
• Clarification to temperature rise limit for accessible surface of hose or handles requirement. (Cl. 11.8)
• Added Cl. 19.4 abnormal operation with pressure limit control by-passed and Cl. 22.7 pressure test with pressure regulating devices and protective device rendered inoperative are for pressurized fabric steamer. Cl. 22.7 pressure test is also considered instantaneous fabric steam with all vents in nozzle sealed. 
• Clarification to the manner of safe release of pressure. (Cl. 22.101)
• Pressurized fabric steamer’s pressure limiting protective device operated in Cl. 19.4 and Cl. 22.7 shall have an inlet aperture > 5 mm diameter or 20 mm2. 
• Each boiler of pressurized fabric steamer shall have a pressure limiting protective device. (Cl. 22.105)

Closing date for comments 2023-07-21

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.107:2020 Amendment 1

Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.107: Particular requirements for robotic battery powered electrical lawnmowers
DR 23010 CP
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-107:2019 Ed. 2. Amendment 2:2021. 

• Removed the maximum kinetic energy upon impact in automatic mode and minor editorial change to obstruction sensor requirement. (Cl. 22.105.2)

Closing date for comments 2023-07-21

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.114:2023

Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.114: Particular requirements for personal e-transporters
DR 23011 CP
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-114:2022 Ed. 2.0. 

• Change of title of the standard to reflect the expanded scope and personal e-transporter definition. Variety of Personal e-Transporters includes self-balancing transport devices with or without a seat (also known as hover boards), electric scooters without a seat including scooters with detachable seats, and electric mono-wheels with or without a seat, electric skateboards. 
• This Standard excludes electric mopeds with a seat,  electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, devices used by disabled people (e.g., electric wheelchair) and hybrid power device.   
• Alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020. (Some requirements were removed because they were included/replaced in Part 1 Standard – Cl. 11.7, Cl. 19.13, Cl. 19.102, Cl. 19.103, Cl. 21.105, Cl. 22.46, Cl. 22.101, Cl. 22.102, Cl. 24.101.)
• Added definition for functional part and it not required to be class III construction. 
• Removed some Li-ion batteries instruction statement. (Cl. 7.12)
• Introduction of test probe 19 of IEC 61032 (baby finger). (Cl. 8.1.1, Cl. 20.2, Cl. B.22.3, Cl. B.22.4)
• Introduction of UV testing for markings on personal e-transporters for shared use in a public space. (Cl. 7.14)

Closing date for comments 2023-07-21

DR AS/NZS 61008.1:2015 Amendment 1

Residual current operated circuit breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs), Part 1: General rules (IEC 61008-1, Ed. 3.2 (2013) MOD)
FYI only
Closing date for comments 2023-09-01

DR AS/NZS 61009.1:2015 Amendment 1

Residual current operated circuit breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs), Part 1: General rules. (IEC 61009-1, Ed. 3.2 (2013) MOD)
FYI only
Closing date for comments 2023-09-01

DR AS/NZS 62841.4.6:2023

Electric motor-operated handheld tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery – Safety – Part 4.6: Particular requirements for garden blowers, garden vacuums and garden blower/vacuums
DR 23012 CP
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-4-6:2022 Ed. 1.0. 

• Supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.100:2003.

Closing date for comments 2023-07-21

Standard/Amendment Published but Pending Application

The following standards have an application date within the next 6 months.

AS/NZS 3120:2021

Approval and test specification – Cord extension sockets
New edition; Published on 01 October 2021

• Cl. 1.3.3 New definition – cord extension sockets with clamping or locking mechanism.
• Cl. 2.4.1 Terminal and Internal Connections – Material, 
• Cl. 2.5.1 Contacts – Material and
• Cl. 3.8 Inlet Plugs – screws, current carrying parts and connections –
• Additional information on what is considered to be “corrosion-resisting metal.” Additional requirements for terminals and internal connections. (Must be checked by the test of AS/NZS 3100 protection against mechanical and electrical failure.)
• Cl. 2.12 Means of entry and cord anchorage: 
• Allowance for manufacturer or supplier to specify cord or range of cords. Reference to specific Cl. 2.20.4 added for the non-rewireable socket tests.
• Table 2.1 Socket rating 7.5A removed.
• Cl. 2.17 Added tumbling barrel test and IPXXD probe test for cord extension sockets incorporating a switch.
• Cl. 2.18 New requirement (and test Cl. 2.20.3) added for cord extension sockets with a clamping mechanism.
• Cl. 2.19.1 (f) New marking requirement for cord extension sockets with a clamping mechanism.
• Cl. 2.20.2 Clarification that the withdrawal force test is conducted without any clamping mechanism engaged/clamped.
• Cl. 2.20.3 New test for cord extension sockets with a clamping mechanism.

Table 2.4 Cords for cord anchorage test revised – 0.75 mm2 and <10 A rating deleted from table.

• Cl. 2.20.13 Clarification added that the depth of contact test is verified per AS/NZS 3112 depth of contact tests.

Figure 3.1 Correction to R27.0 value in drawing.

• Cl. 3.6 Clarification added that parts shall be subject to the mechanical strength test of AS/NZS 3100. 

Date of application: 01 October 2023

AS/NZS 60335.1:2020  Amendment 1

Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 1: General requirements 
Amendment 1; Published on 2021-11-26

• For AS variation only: 
• Defines the “rated voltage” for the purposes of testing to be “230-240 V” for appliances intended to be connected to mains supply if the marked supply voltage does not include 230 V or 240 V.  

Date of application: 2023-11-26

AS/NZS 60335.2.25:2020

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Particular requirements for microwave ovens, including combination microwave ovens
New edition; Published on 18 December 2020
Supersedes AS/NZ 60335.2.25:2011.
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-25 Ed. 7.

• Clarification for normal operation that last cycles excluded 1 minute rest period. 
• Clarifies that winding temperature rise is measured “during the tests.”
• Added alternative measurement method during abnormal operation if microwave leakage exceeds 100 W/m2. (Cl. 19.101)
• Additional requirement that interlock switch operated by detachable part should not cause accidental operation. (Cl. 22.120)
• Additional requirement for simultaneous activation of heating elements and motors. (Cl. 22.121)

Date of application: 18 December 2023

AS/NZS 60335.2.30:2015 Amendment 4

Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.30: Particular requirements for room heaters 
Amendment 4; Published on 2021-11-26
Modified text adoption of IEC 60335-2-30:2009 Ed. 5 Amendment 2.

• Adds surface temperature probe specification for accessible surface measurement. (Cl. 11.3, Cl. 11.8 and Table 101 updated) 
• Requires supply cord for outdoors heaters to be polychloroprene sheathed or equivalent synthetic elastomer. 
• Due to AU/NZ national differences, replaces the wording “switched off” in Cl. 30.2.1 with “switched off or otherwise rendered inoperative.” 

Date of application: 2023-11-26

AS/NZS 60335.2.32:2020

Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2.32: Particular requirements for massage appliances 
New edition; Published on 27 November 2020
Supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.32:2014.
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-32:2019 Ed. 5.

• Additional requirements for accessible surface temperatures. (Cl 11.)
• Alternative stability requirements for handheld appliances. (Cl. 20.2)
• New mechanical strength test (drop test) for handheld appliances. (Cl. 21.101)

Date of application: 27 November 2023

AS/NZS 60335.2.53:2011  Amendment 2

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2.53: Particular requirements for sauna heating appliances and infrared cabins 
Amendment 2; Published on 2021-11-26
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-53:2011 Ed. 4 Amendment 2.

• Minor changes to warning statements for instruction manual - enhancing the supervision/inspection requirements. 
• Added setup and temperature rise requirement for sauna room of Annex AA, prefabricated sauna and prefabricated infrared cabin during Cl. 11 normal operation.
• Clarification to type of sauna heaters subject to Cl. 19.101 and Cl. 19.102 abnormal operation.
• Enhanced limitations on maximum operational duration for timers or programmable timer. (Cl. 22.103)
• Additional requirement that sauna heating appliances shall have indication light or display option when switched on. (Cl. 22.110) 

Date of application: 2023-11-26

AS/NZS 60335.2.84:2020

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Particular requirements for toilet appliances
New edition; Published on 27 November 2020
Supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.84:2014.
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-84:2019 Ed. 3.

• Added installation instructions in IM for the placement of warning label regarding disposal of glowing cigarette or other burning material. (Cl. 7.12.1)
• Additional requirements for appliances that have programmable electronic circuits that limit the number of heating elements and motors from being energized at the same time. (Cl. 22.105, Annex R)

Date of application: 27 November 2023

AS/NZS 60335.2.84:2020

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Particular requirements for toilet appliances
New edition; Published on 27 November 2020
Supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.84:2014.
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-84:2019 Ed. 3.

• Added installation instructions in IM for the placement of warning label regarding disposal of glowing cigarette or other burning material. (Cl. 7.12.1)
• Additional requirements for appliances that have programmable electronic circuits that limit the number of heating elements and motors from being energized at the same time. (Cl. 22.105, Annex R)

Date of application: 27 November 2023

AS/NZS 60335.2.95:2020

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Particular requirements for drives for vertically moving garage doors for residential use
New edition; Published on 27 November 2020
Supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.95:2012.
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-95:2019 Ed. 4.

• Minor revision to instruction requirements to separate between “substance of” items and more general information. (Cl. 7.12)
• Added requirements for instructions to include safe handling details for drives over 20 kg. (Cl. 7.12)
• Added requirement for markings to be included in the instructions. (Cl. 7.15)
• Added allowance for trademark and model name can be retrieved from label barcode, which should be visible on appliance after installation. (Cl. 7.15)
• Clarified requirements for mechanical safety tests (Cl. 20.101 to Cl. 20.106) during protective electronic circuit (PEC) fault testing. The driven part must also stop at safe position during these tests. (Cl. 19.13)
• Added relaxations for class III appliance supply cords. (Cl. 25.8, Cl. 25.15)

Date of application: 27 November 2023

AS/NZS 60335.2.107:2020

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Particular requirements for robotic battery powered electrical lawnmowers
New edition; Published on 18 December 2020
Supersedes AS/NZ 60335.2.107:2013
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-107 Ed. 2.1

• Added definition for peripherals, automatic mode, cell, battery, fully charged, discharged, general purpose (battery/cell), switched circuit and power switch. 
• Additional requirement for rating label marking, warnings and instruction manual. (Cl. 7)
• Clarifies that charging stations and perimeter delimiter are to be protected against live parts. (Cl. 8)
• New protection against electric shock requirement for hazardous battery voltages. (Cl. 8.101)
• Revises leakage and high voltage assessment to include all mains powered peripherals.  
• Removes motor lock rotor and running overload tests. (Cl. 19.7 and Cl. 19.9)
• Clarification to electronic fault testing. (Cl. 19.11) 
• Revised stability and mechanical hazards requirements for manual controller, manual stop, cutting means stopping time, traction drive stopping and restart procedures, as well as a new standing and kneeling child foot probe test. (Cl. 20)
• Revised construction requirements for disabling devices, working area, perimeter delimiter, sensors and manual controller, as well as new requirements for machine connectors used for charging and contact surfaces used as obstruction sensing devices. (Cl. 22)
• Revised switch component requirement to address the loading condition experienced by the machine.(Cl. 24)
• Revise creepage and clearance requirements for the machine and non-mains-powered peripherals. (Cl. 29)
• Additional information for operation of the lift sensor, tilt sensor, obstruction sensor and rollover sensor. (Annex JJ)
• Revised requirement for battery operation and charging. (Annex KK replaces Annex B and Annex S).

Date of application: 18 December 2023

AS/NZS 62841.3.1:2015 Amendment 2

Electric motor-operated handheld tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 3.1: Particular requirements for transportable table saws 
Amendment 2; Published on 2021-11-26
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-3-1:2014 Ed. 1 A1.

• Additional statements to be added in instruction manual.
• Added minimum performance level for “provide run-down time as required by 19.105” as part of requirement for electronics circuit providing safety critical functions. (Cl. 18.8)
• Clarification to saw blade guard and guarding below table abnormal operation in Cl. 19.101.2.8 and Cl. 19.102.
• Replaced “rupture resistance” wording to “ultimate tensile strength.” (Cl. 19.102)
• -Added limit for ultimate tensile strength and Izod notched impact strength required for saw blade guard’s other non metallic material. 
• Changes to depth of cut and bevel angle setting construction assessment. (21.103.2) 
• Extra warning statement for battery tools. 

Date of application: 2023-11-26

AS/NZS 62841.3.9:2020

Electric motor-operated handheld tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Particular requirements for transportable mitre saws
New edition; Published on 26 November 2020
Supersedes AS/NZS 62841.3.9:2015.
Identical adoption of IEC 62841.3.9:2020 Ed. 2.0.

• Increase the maximum saw blade diameter to 410 mm.
• Minor changes to abnormal operation of mitre saw. (Cl. 19.101.7)
• Clarification to guard material requirement. (Cl. 20.1)
• Modification to table top dimension requirement. (Cl. 21.102.1)

Date of application: 27 November 2023