Compliance Insights June 2025

New standards/amendments published

AS/NZS 60335.2.6:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.6: Particular Requirements for Stationary Cooking Ranges, Hobs, Ovens and Similar Appliances
New edition published June 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.6:2014 (and amendments)
Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-6:2024, Ed. 7.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Additional assessment using Test Probe 19 (simulating the finger of a child younger than 36 months) for appliances situated below 850 mm above the floor (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2; Annex B.22.3, B.22.4)
• Additional requirements limiting temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11)
• Additional requirements for automatic regulation systems and remote automatic regulation systems for induction hobs (Remote control of induction hobs is not allowed, but remote automatic regulation systems are.) (Cl. 3.7.103, 3.11.4, 3.11.5, 3.11.101, 7.12, 19.102, 22.40, 22.62; Annex AA)
• Clarification that NTC sensor can be replaced by a resistor to simulate thermal-control short-circuit abnormal operation (Cl. 19.102)
• Requirement for visual indication for remote operation, and start of pyrolytic self-cleaning mode of oven shall be confirmed at appliance (Cl. 22.51)
• Additional socket outlet assessment (Cl. 22.61)

Date of application: June 27, 2028

AS/NZS 60335.2.12:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.12: Particular Requirements for Warming Plates and Similar Appliances
New edition published June 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.12:2018
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-12:2024, Ed. 6.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Additional Test Probe 19 assessment for appliances situated below 850 mm above the floor (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2, B.22.3, B.22.4)
• Appliances within the scope of this standard are considered as not giving rise to hazard, so the remote operation assessment is waived (Cl. 22.40, 22.49, 22.51).
• Standard connectors shall not incorporate thermal control (Cl. 22.102)

Date of application: June 27, 2028

AS/NZS 60335.2.25:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.25: Particular Requirements for Microwave Ovens, Including Combination Microwave Ovens
New edition published June 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.25:2020
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-25:2024, Ed. 8.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Additional Test Probe 19 assessment for appliances situated below 850 mm above the floor (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2; Annex B.22.3, B.22.4)
• Clarification of the representative period/operating cycles used for inverter-type microwaves during input power measurements (Cl. 10.1, 10.2)
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11)
• Temperature probe is subjected to electric strength (instead of leakage current test) after immersion test (Cl. 15.101)
• Modification of spillage test to align with IEC 60335-2-6 (Cl. 15.102)
• Clarification that only transformer winding temperature rise measurement is required during protective electronic fault condition (Cl. 19.11.3, 19.13)
• Drawer should be considered as part of lids and doors in interlock assessment (Cl. 19.13)
• Clarification of remote operation requirements (Cl. 22.40, 22.49, 22.51)
• Test Probe 18 (simulating the finger of a child older than 36 months) also applies on door interlock assessment where Test Probe B is applied (Cl. 22.103.2, 22.105, 22.120)
• Additional clarification for assessment for appliances with rated voltage less than 150 V and rated current greater than 20 A (Cl. 22.106)

Date of application: June 27, 2028

AS/NZS 60335.2.26:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.26: Particular Requirements for Clocks
New edition published June 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.26:2006
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-26:2024, Ed. 5.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Additional Test Probe 19 assessment for appliances situated below 850 mm above the floor (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2; Annex B.22.3, B.22.4)
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11)

Date of application: June 27, 2028

AS/NZS 60335.2.90:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.90: Particular Requirements for Commercial Microwave Ovens
New edition published June 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.90:2017
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-90:2024, Ed. 5.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Additional requirements for appliance to be used in areas open to the public (Cl. 7.12, 8.1.1, 11.8, 20.2, 22.103.2, 22.105, 22.117)
• Additional requirement for stacked appliances (Cl. 5.5, 7.12.1, 11.2, 11.7, 20.1, 20.101)
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11)
• Temperature probe is subjected to electric strength instead of leakage current test after immersion test (Cl. 15.101)
• Clarification that only the transformer winding temperature rise measurement is required during protective electronic fault condition (Cl. 19.11.3, 19.13)
• Additional screw requirements for commercial microwave ovens without cavity doors and with conveyor-type means, as well as microwave ovens to be used on board ships (Annex BB.28, EE)

Date of application: June 27, 2028

AS/NZS 60335.2.108:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.108: Particular Requirements for Electrolysers
New edition published June 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.108:2008
Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-108:2024, Ed. 2.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Additional Test Probe 19 assessment for appliances situated below 850 mm above the floor (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2; Annex B.22.3, B.22.4)
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11)

Date of application: June 27, 2028

AS NZS 60335.2.110:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.110: Particular Requirements for Commercial Microwave Appliances with Insertion or Contacting Applicators
New edition published June 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.110:2014
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-110:2024, Ed. 2.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Additional requirements for screw connections (Cl. 28.1, 28.4)

Date of application: June 27, 2028

AS/NZS 61558.2.8:2025

Safety of Transformers, Reactors, Power Supply Units and Combinations Thereof – Part 2.8: Particular Requirements and Tests for Transformers and Power Supply Units for Bells and Chimes
New edition published June 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 61558.2.8:2011
Identical adoption of IEC 61558-2-8:2024, Ed. 3.0

• Editorial and technical alignment with AS/NZS 61558.1:2018 (IEC 61558-1:2017, Ed. 3.0)
• New symbol for power supply units with linearly regulated output voltage (Cl. 8.11)

Date of application: June 27, 2028

AS/NZS 61558.2.23:2025

Safety of Transformers, Reactors, Power Supply Units and Combinations Thereof – Part 2.23: Particular Requirements and Tests for Transformers and Power Supply Units for Construction Sites
New edition published June 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 61558.2.23:2011
Identical adoption of IEC 61558-2-23:2024, Ed. 3.0

• Editorial and technical alignment with AS/NZS 61558.1:2018 (IEC 61558-1:2017, Ed. 3.0)
• New symbol for power supply units with linearly regulated output voltage (Cl. 8.11)

Date of application: June 27, 2028

AS/NZS 62841.2.16:2025

Electric Motor-Operated Hand Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery − Safety − Part 2.16: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Fastener Driving Tools
New edition published June 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60745.2.16:2009
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-16:2024, Ed. 1.0 
New standard supersedes AS/NZS 60745.2.16:2009

Date of application: June 27, 2028

AS/NZS 62841.2.18:2025

Electric Motor-Operated Hand Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery − Safety − Part 2.18: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Strapping Tools
New edition published June 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60745.2.18:2009
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-18:2024, Ed. 1.0 
New standard supersedes AS/NZS 60745.2.18:2009

Date of application: June 27, 2028

AS/NZS 62841.2.19:2025

Electric Motor-Operated Hand Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery − Safety − Part 2.19: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Jointers
New edition published June 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60745.2.19:2011
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-19:2024, Ed. 1.0 
New standard supersedes AS/NZS 60745.2.19:2011

Date of application: June 27, 2028

AS/NZS 62841.2.20:2025

Electric Motor-Operated Hand Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery − Safety − Part 2.20: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Band Saws
New edition published June 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60745.2.20:2009
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-20:2024, Ed. 1.0 
New standard supersedes AS/NZS 60745.2.20:2009

Date of application: June 27, 2028

AS/NZS 62841.2.23:2025

Electric Motor-Operated Hand Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery − Safety − Part 2.23: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Die Grinders and Small Rotary Tools
New edition published June 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60745.2.23:2013
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-23:2024, Ed. 1.0 
New standard supersedes AS/NZS 60745.2.23:2013

Date of application: June 27, 2028

AS/NZS 62841.3.3:2025

Electric Motor-Operated Hand Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery − Safety − Part 3.3: Particular Requirements for Transportable Planers and Thicknessers
New edition published June 27, 2025
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-3-3:2024, Ed. 1.0 
New standard

Applicable upon publication

AS/NZS 62841.3.11:2025

Electric Motor-Operated Hand Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 3.11: Particular Requirements for Transportable Combined Mitre and Bench Saws
New edition published June 27, 2025
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-3-11:2024, Ed. 1.0 
New standard

Applicable upon publication

AS/NZS 62841.3.15:2025

Electric Motor-Operated Hand Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 3.15: Particular Requirements for Transportable Magnetic Drills
New edition published June 27, 2025
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-3-15:2024, Ed. 1.0 
New standard

Applicable upon publication

Draft standards/amendments published

DR AS/NZS 3160:202x

Approval and Test Specification – Hand-Held Portable Electric Tools
DR 25041

• Removal of any tools covered by AS/NZS 60745 or AS/NZS 62841 series of standards
• Editorial updates to align with removal of tools covered by other standards
• Request for comment about requirement to retain this standard, given that most tools should soon be covered by AS/NZS 62841 series of standards

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.24:202X

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.24: Particular Requirements for Refrigerating Appliances, Ice-Cream Appliances and Ice Makers

DR 25003 CP

Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-24:2025, Ed. 9.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Application of Test Probe 19, used to evaluate accessibility to live parts and moving parts of appliances located below 850 mm above the floor (Cl. 8.1.1, 8.1.3, 20.2)
• “Design pressure” now referred to as “maximum allowable pressure” (Cl. 3.8.101)
• Additional requirements (abnormal operation, drop and vibration, input voltage pulses, salt mist test, etc.) for mobile refrigerating appliances and fridges for leisure accommodation vehicles (Cl. 7.1, 7.6, 7.12, 7.14, 19.103, 21.101, 24.3; Annex FF)
• Identification of and exemptions for nondangerous moving parts (Cl. 20.2)
• Additional requirement for frost-free system evaporators (Cl. 19.106)
• Motor-compressors conforming to IEC 60335-2-34 but not protected by motor-compressor protection systems required to undergo assessment under Cl. 19.101-104 (Cl. 19)
• Clarification that compression-type appliance pressure test is required for appliances containing all types of refrigerants (Cl. 22.7)
• Clarification of compliance requirements for motor-compressors (Cl. 24.1)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.32:202X (IDT of IEC 60335-2-32, Ed. 6)

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.32: Particular Requirements for Massage Appliances

DR 25004 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-32:2024, Ed. 6.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Application of Test Probe 19 (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2; Annex B.22.3, B.22.4)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR25005 – AS/NZS 60335.2.34:202X

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.34: Particular Requirements for Motor-Compressors 

DR 25005 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-34:2024, Ed. 7.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Scope now includes 600 V multi-phase and direct-current motor-compressors (Cl. 1)
• “Design pressure” now referred to as “maximum allowable pressure,” change of pressure test requirement (Cl. 3.1.101, 7.102, 22.7)
• Additional maximum load conditions (MLC) as declared by manufacturer (Cl. 3.1.103, 5.6, 7.12; Annex AA)
• Additional transcritical back pressure categories (R-744) into application category (Cl. 3.1.102; Table AA.1, AA.2)
• Clarification to evaluation of motor-compressors with or without motor-compressor protection systems (Cl. 6.101, 6.103, 6.104, 19.1)
• Motor-compressors for DC supplies are evaluated with DC test voltage instead of AC (Cl. 16.2)
• Updates to compliance for pressure tests and fatigue (Cl. 22.7; Annex EE)
• Clarification to acceptance of insulating material within housing of motor-compressor (Cl. 22.9)
• Removal of tie cord relaxation requirement (Annex CC)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.40:202X

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.40: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers 

DR 25006 CP

Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-40:2024, Ed. 8.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Scope includes battery-operated appliances
• Clarification that Cl. 13 tests should be evaluated under the most severe operating conditions within the operating temperature range specified by the manufacturer (ANZ variation)
• Supply cords fitted with plugs can be used on outdoor-use appliances (Cl. 25.1, ANZ variation)
• Additional requirement relating to double-wall heat exchanger leakage into secondary circuit (Cl. 3.166. 19.106, 21.102, 22.135)
• Test Probe 18 not applicable to appliances mounted at a height exceeding 1.8 m above the floor (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2)
• Appliances within the scope of this standard can operate continuously or remotely without giving rise to a hazard (Cl. 22.40, 22.49, 22.51).
• Deletion of Annex LL (refrigerant detection systems for flammable refrigerants); reference is now made to IEC TS 63542:2024

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.43:202X

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.43: Particular Requirements for Clothes Dryers and Towel Rails

DR 25007 CP

Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-43:2024, Ed. 5.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Scope includes battery-operated appliances
• Additional warning statement for appliances to be used/installed higher than 850 mm above floor (Cl. 7.12)
• Application of Test Probe 19 to appliances situated below 850 mm above floor (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2; Annex B.22.3, B.22.4)
• Additional requirements to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11.3, 11.8)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.44:2022, Amendment 1

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.44: Particular Requirements for Ironers

DR 25024 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-44:2021, Ed. 4.0, Amendment 1:2025
Scope updated to include battery-operated appliances (Cl. 1, 12; Annex B

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.45:202X

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.45: Particular Requirements for Portable Heating Tools and Similar Appliances

DR 25008 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-45:2024, Ed. 4.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Scope includes battery-operated appliances
• Additional requirements to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces, including addition of requirements for functional surfaces and hot surfaces (Cl. 3.6.101, 7.1, 7.6, 7.12, 7.14, 7.15, 11.3, 11.8)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.61:202X

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.61: Particular Requirements for Thermal Storage Room Heaters

DR 25009 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-61:2024, Ed. 3.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Application of Test Probe 19 to appliances situated below 850 mm above floor (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2)
• Additional requirements to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 7.12, 11.3, 11.8)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.66:202X

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.66: Particular Requirements for Water-Bed Heater

DR 25010 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-66:2025, Ed. 3.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Appliances within the scope of this standard can operate continuously or remotely without giving rise to hazards (Cl. 22.40, 22.49, 22.51).

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.74:2022, Amendment 1

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.74: Particular Requirements for Portable Immersion Heaters 

DR 25025 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-74:2021, Ed. 3.0, Amendment 1:2024

• Scope updated to include battery-operated appliances (Cl. 1, 12; Annex B)
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11.3, 11.8)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.75:202X

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.75: Particular Requirements for Commercial Dispensing Appliances and Vending Machines 

DR 25011 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-75:2024, Ed. 4.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Scope includes battery-operated appliances
• Addition of requirements for appliances incorporating electrode-type liquid heaters (Cl. 3, 13, 16, 19.1, 19.103 to 19.106, 22.6, 22.33, 22.115 to 22.118, 27.1; Annex BB)
• Additional requirement for isolating transformers (Cl. 24.1.2; Annex BB)
• Clarification that appliances with ambient temperatures above 25°C are tested at recommended ambient temperature (Cl. 5.7)
• Application of Test Probes 18 and 19 (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2, 22.101; Annex B.22.3, B.22.4)
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 7, 11.3, 11.8)
• Additional requirements to prevent simultaneous operation of multiple loads (Cl. 22.114; Annex R)
• Clarification that thermal cut-outs shall be located in service areas (Cl. 24.103)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.78:2022, Amendment 1

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.78: Particular Requirements for Outdoor Barbecues 

DR 25026 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-78:2021, Ed. 3.0, Amendment 1:2025

• Scope updated to include battery-operated appliances (Cl. 1, 12; Annex B)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.81:202X

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.81: Particular Requirements for Foot Warmers and Heating Mats

DR 25013 CP

Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-81:2024, Ed. 4.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Scope includes battery-operated appliances
• Detachable control units should be correctly referenced (Cl. 7.12, 7.101).
• Application of Test Probe 19 to appliances situated below 850 mm above floor (Cl. 8.1.1, 8.1.3, 20.2; Annex B.22.3, B.22.4)
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 7.12, 11.3, 11.8)
• Additional drop test for control units (Cl. 21.107)
• Clarification that cords connected to switches/control units are subjected to 60 N pull force and 0.1 Nm torque (Cl. 25.15)
• Alignment of Subclause 30.102 with IEC 60335-2-17

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.82:202X

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.82: Particular Requirements for Amusement Machines and Personal Service Machines 

DR 25014 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-82:2024, Ed. 4.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Scope includes battery-operated appliances
• Application of Test Probe 19 to appliances situated below 850 mm above floor (Cl. 8.1.1, 8.1.3, 20.2; Annex B.22.3, B.22.4)
• Clarification that Test Probe 18 applies to interlock accessibility assessment (Cl. 22.101)
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11.3, 11.8)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.83:202X 

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.83: Particular Requirements for Appliances for Heated Gullies for Roof Drainage 

DR 25015 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-83:2024, Ed. 2.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Scope includes battery-operated appliances
• Clarification that Test Probe 18 does not apply to these appliances (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2; Annex B.22.3, B.22.4)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.96:202X 

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.96: Particular Requirements for Appliances for Flexible Sheet Heating Elements for Room Heating 

DR 25016 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-96:2024, Ed. 3.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Correction to reinstate touch current limit in Cl. 22.105

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.101:202X 

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.101: Particular Requirements for Vaporizers 
DR 25017 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-101:2024, Ed. 2.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Scope includes battery-operated appliances
• Application of Test Probe 19 to appliances situated below 850 mm above floor (Cl. 8.1.1, 8.1.3, 20.2; Annex B.22.3, B.22.4)
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11.3, 11.8)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.111:202X  

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.111: Particular Requirements for Appliances for Electric Ondol Mattress with a Non-Flexible Heated Part 

DR 25018 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-111:2024, Ed. 2.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Scope includes battery-operated appliances
• Additional assessment using Test Probe 19 where assessment using Test Probe 18 is applicable (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2; Annex B.22.3, B.22.4)
• Allowance of switches/control units in flexible cords (Cl. 24.2)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 62841.1:2015, Amendment 3

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 1.1: General Requirements 

DR 25027 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-1:2014, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2025

• Minor changes to instruction requirement (Cl. 8)
• Includes battery-operated appliances (Cl. 1, 12; Annex B)
• Additional safety requirement for remote communication through public networks (Cl. 21.36; Annex M, N)
• Additional safety requirement for modifying settings, data or software on tools with interfaces (Cl. 21.37)
• Changes to measurement of noise and vibration emissions (Annex I)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 62841.2.3:2021, Amendment 1  

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 2.3: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Grinders, Disc-Type Polishers and Disc-Type Sanders 

DR 25028 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-3:2020, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2024

• Scope includes concrete surface grinders for use on various masonry materials with rated capacity not exceeding 230 mm (Cl. 1)
• Changes to instruction requirement (Cl. 8)
• Wheels with threaded inserts or projecting studs do not require flanges to be provided (Cl. 19.103).
• Nonreuseable plate mount shall have no damage under stalled condition (Cl. 19.106)
• Additional requirement that battery tools’ no-load speed shall not exceed rated no-load speed (Annex K)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 62841.2.4:2015, Amendment 2 

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 2.4: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Sanders and Polishers Other Than Disc Type 

DR 25029 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-4:2014, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2025

• Minor changes to required performance levels for electronic circuits providing safety-critical functions (Cl. 18.8)
• Polishers (other than drum polishers) are allowed with power switches other than momentary switches (Cl. 21.18.1).
• Metal processing tools exempted from dust collection requirement (Cl. 21.35)
• Non-self-resetting protection switches that turn tools off do not apply to these appliances (Cl. 23.3).
• Clarification that vibration tests are conducted on lightest battery for battery-operated tools (Annex I.3.5.1)
• Clarification that feed force used for vibration tests for battery-operated tools does not include battery pack (Table I.101, I.102)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 62841.2.5:2015, Amendment 1 

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 2.5: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Circular Saws 

DR 25030 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-5:2014, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2025

• Minor changes to required performance levels for electronic circuits providing safety-critical functions (Cl. 18.8)
• Additional requirement for guarding systems in relation to longevity and resistance (Cl. 19.107, 19.108)
• Metal processing tools exempted from dust collection requirement (Cl. 21.35)
• Protection switches that turn off tools shall be non-self-resetting (Cl. 23.3)
• Requirement for distinct noise and vibration emission measurements between saw cutting wood and saw cutting metal (Annex I)
• Clarification that vibration tests are conducted on lightest battery for battery-operated tools (Annex I.3.5.1)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 62841.2.8:2017, Amendment 1 

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 2.8: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Shears and Nibblers 

DR 25032 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-8:2016, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2025

• Minor changes to required performance levels for electronic circuits providing safety-critical functions (Cl. 18.8)
• Metal processing tools exempted from dust collection requirement (Cl. 21.35)
• Non-self-resetting protection switches that turn off tools do not apply to these appliances (Cl. 23.3)
• Clarification of metal sheet securement method during noise and vibration emission measurement between one-hand-use and two-hand-use tools (Annex I)
• Clarification that vibration tests are conducted on lightest battery for battery-operated tools (Annex I.3.5.1)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 62841.2.9:2015, Amendment 2

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 2.9: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Tappers and Threaders 

DR 25033 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-9:2015, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2025

• Minor changes to required performance levels for electronic circuits providing safety-critical functions (Cl. 18.8)
• Handle insulation (protection from live part if cutting into wire by accident) and dust collection requirements are exempted for these appliances (Cl. 21.30 21.35)
• Non-self-resetting protection switches that turn off tools do not apply to these appliances (Cl. 23.3)
• Clarification that vibration tests are conducted on lightest battery for battery-operated tools (Annex I.3.5.1)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 62841.2.10:2018, Amendment 1

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 2.10: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Mixers 

DR 25034 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-10:2017, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2024

• Minor changes to required performance levels for electronic circuits providing safety-critical functions (Cl. 18.8)
• Protection switches that turn off tools shall be non-self-resetting unless they have momentary power switches that cannot be locked in the “on” position (Cl. 23.3)
• Clarification that vibration tests are conducted on lightest battery for battery-operated tools (Annex I.3.5.1)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 62841.2.14:2016, Amendment 1

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 2.14: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Planers 

DR 25035 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-14:2015, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2025

• Minor changes to required performance levels for electronic circuits providing safety-critical functions (Cl. 18.8)
• Protection switches that turn off tools shall be non-self-resetting unless they have momentary power switches that cannot be locked in the “on” position (Cl. 23.3)
• Clarification that vibration tests are conducted on lightest battery for battery-operated tools (Annex I.3.5.1)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 62841.2.17:2018, Amendment 1

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 2.17: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Routers

DR 25036 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-17:2017, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2025

• Minor changes to required performance levels for electronic circuits providing safety-critical functions (Cl. 18.8)
• Protection switches that switch off tools shall be non-self-resetting unless they have momentary power switches that cannot be locked in the “on” position (Cl. 23.3)
• Clarification that vibration tests are conducted on lightest battery for battery-operated tools (Annex I.3.5.1

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 62841.2.21:2018, Amendment 1

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 2.21: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Drain Cleaners 

DR 25037 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-21:2017, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2024

• Minor changes to required performance levels for electronic circuits providing safety-critical functions (Cl. 18.8)
• Protection against risk of inadvertent starting not applicable (Cl. 21.18.1.2)
• Non-self-resetting protection switches that switch off tools do not apply to these appliances (Cl. 23.3)
• Clarification that vibration tests are conducted on lightest battery for battery-operated tools (Annex I.3.5.1)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR 25019 CP AS/NZS 62841.2.22:202X

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 2.22: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Cut-Off Machines

DR 25019 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-22:2025, Ed. 1.0
FYI only

Closing date for comments: Aug. 6, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 62841.3.8:202X  

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 3.8: Particular Requirements for Transportable Single Spindle Vertical Moulders 

DR 25020 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-3-8:2024, Ed. 1.0
FYI only

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 62841.3.14:2018, Amendment 1

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 3.14: Particular Requirements for Transportable Drain Cleaners 

DR 25038 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-3-14:2017, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2024

• Minor changes to required performance levels for electronic circuits providing safety-critical functions (Cl. 18.8)
• Protection against risk of inadvertent starting not applicable (Cl. 21.18.1.2)
• Exempted from dust collection requirement (Cl. 21.35)
• Non-self-resetting protection switches that switch off tools do not apply to these appliances (Cl. 23.3)
• Change of microphone location for emission sound pressure level determination (Annex I.2.3.2)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 62841.3.15:202X 

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 3.15: Particular Requirements for Transportable Magnetic Drills 

DR 25021 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-3-15:2024, Ed. 1.0
FYI only

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 62841.4.1:2018, Amendment 2

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 4.1: Particular Requirements for Chain Saws 

DR 25039 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-4-1:2017, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2024

• Chain saws shall not be rated higher than IPX0 (Cl. 7.2, 14.2)
• Additional marking requirement (Cl. 8.1)
• Additional requirement for components intended to discharge capacitors (Cl. 18.6.1)
• Minor changes to required performance levels for electronic circuits providing safety-critical functions (Cl. 18.8)
• Clarification to computed kick-back or chain-saw-stop angle requirement on speed of drive sprocket and chain saw at higher speeds; not applicable to cutting length more than 630 mm (Cl. 19.107.4)
• Clarification to chain saw drop test (Cl. 20.3.1)
• Changes to lock-off device for power switch assessments (Cl. 21.18.102)
• Exempted from dust collection requirement (Cl. 21.35)
• Changes to assessment for creepage, clearance and distance to accommodate different construction, voltages and disposition of dirt (Cl. 28)
• Additional requirement for leakage current measurement of insulation touch current for battery-operated machines (Annex C)
• Additional classification, marking, instruction manual, moisture resistance and hazardous voltage accessibility requirements for detachable battery packs and battery tools, and modification to assessment of accessibility to two conductive accessible parts that have hazardous voltage between them and drop test and creepage/clearance requirements (Annex K)
• Additional aging test for gaskets, o-rings, seals and tubing used for moisture resistance (Annex EE)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 62841.4.4:2021, Amendment 2

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 4.4: Particular Requirements for Lawn Trimmers, Lawn Edge Trimmers, Grass Trimmers, Brush Cutters and Brush Saws 

DR 25040 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-4-4:2020, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2024

• Changes to marking and instruction requirements (Cl. 8)
• Clarification that surface temperature limits do not apply to cutting means or cutting accessory drive enclosure if they are marked with safety sign W017 of ISO 7010:2011-05 (Cl. 12.2.1)
• Minor changes to required performance levels for electronic circuits providing safety-critical functions (Cl. 18.8)
• Additional requirement for guard coverage (Cl. 19.101.1.3)
• Minor changes to drop test requirement (Cl. 20.3.1)
• Clarification to assessment on handle/grasping surface insulation protection from live parts if cutting into wire by accident (Cl. 20.5)
• Changes to assessment for lock-off devices for power switch/operator presence sensors (Cl. 21.18.101)
• Additional marking requirement for detachable battery packs and battery tools, and modification to battery pack durability compliance requirement, drop test and balance of appliance due to battery pack (Annex K)

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

DR AS/NZS 62841.4.8:202X 

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 4.8: Particular Requirements for Shredders/Chippers

DR 25022 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-4-8:2025, Ed. 1.0
FYI only

Closing date for comments: July 28, 2025

https://consultations.standards.govt.nz/draft-standards/el-002-pc-2-june-28-july-2025/

Standards/amendments published but pending application

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

AS/NZS 60335.2.10:2022

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety – Part 2.10: Particular Requirements for Floor Treatment Machines and Wet Scrubbing Machines
New edition published Nov. 25, 2022
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.10:2006
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-10, Ed. 6.0

• Intended to be used in conjunction with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11)
• Modification of spillage test (change to spillage solution and placement of liquid container) (Cl. 15.2)
• Clarification that hand-held appliances in normal operation are not subject to stability testing (Cl. 20.1)

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.13:2022

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.13: Particular Requirements for Deep Fat Fryers, Frying Pans and Similar Appliances
New edition published June 24, 2022
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.17:2017
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-13, Ed. 7.0

• Intended to be used in conjunction with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Exclusion of battery-operated appliances (Cl. 1)
• Additional warning statement to keep out of reach of children (Cl. 7.12)
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces, including marking of hot surfaces (Cl. 7, 11)

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.28:2022

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.28: Particular Requirements for Sewing Machines
New edition published Nov. 25, 2022
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.28:2006
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-28, Ed. 5.0

• Intended to be used in conjunction with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Clarification of battery-operated appliances’ normal operation (Cl. 1, 3.1.9, 11.7; Annex  B.11.1)
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11)
• Additional requirement for application of Test Probe 19 on foot pedals and parts situated on the floor; should not assess live parts or dangerous moving parts (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2; Annex B.22.3, B.22.4)

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.44:2022 

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.44: Particular Requirements for Ironers
New edition published Nov. 25, 2022
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.44:2012
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-44, Ed. 4.0

• Intended to be used in conjunction with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Exclusion of battery-operated appliances (Cl. 1)
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11)
• Clarification that temperature rise limit of handles/grips of vents and air shutters is the same as handles/knobs held for short periods in normal use (Cl. 11.8)

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.52:2022 

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.52: Particular Requirements for Oral Hygiene Appliances
New edition published Nov. 25, 2022
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.82:2018
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-52, Ed. 4.0

• Intended to be used in conjunction with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Clarification that IPX7 does not apply to detachable power supply parts incorporated with plug pins and removal of allowance of IPX0 for Class III appliances with rated voltages less than 24 V (Cl. 6.2)
• Clarification of normal operation requirements for battery-operated appliances (Cl. 1, 11.7; Annex B.11.1)
• Introduction of application of Test Probe 19 (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2; Annex B.22.3, B.22.4)
• Update of stability test to cover hand-held parts of battery-operated appliances when placed on their charging stands unless appliance only operates at safety extra-low voltage (SELV), low power circuit, no damage after drop testing five times from 700 mm height, no sharp edges (Cl. 20.1)
• Additional drop test with a sling from 900 mm for hand-held parts of appliances and detachable power supply parts (Cl. 21.101, 21.102)
• Update to table for minimum opening area for cell (B.2) and volume of air injected at 2,070 KPa (Annex B.3) during withstanding pressure of integral battery assessment after abnormal operation to reflect smaller cell capacities (Annex B.20.1)

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.55:2022 

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.55: Particular Requirements for Electrical Appliances for Use with Aquariums and Garden Ponds
New edition published Nov. 25, 2022
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.55:2011
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-55, Ed. 4.0

• Intended to be used in conjunction with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Change of maximum operating depth symbol (Cl. 7.6, 7.12)
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11)

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.59:2022

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.59: Particular Requirements for Insect Killers
New edition published Nov. 25, 2022
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.59:2005
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-59, Ed. 4.0

• Intended to be used in conjunction with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Clarification of normal operation requirements for battery-operated appliances (Cl. 1, 11.7, B.11.1)
• Clarification that temperature rise limit of handles/grips of vents and air shutters is the same as handles/knobs held for short periods in normal use (Cl. 11.8)
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11)
• Test Probe 18 not used for appliances mounted at a height exceeding 1.8 m above the floor (Cl. 20.2) 

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.74:2022 

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.74: Particular Requirements for Portable Immersion Heaters
New edition published Nov. 25, 2022
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.74:2018
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-74, Ed. 3.0

• Intended to be used in conjunction with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Exclusion of battery-operated appliances (Cl. 1)
• Appliances that maintain a liquid at a set temperature added to to “abnormal operation” (Cl. 19.4 for temperature control failure; Cl. 19.5 for tubular sheathed heating element failure); considered as unattended appliance during glow wire assessment (Cl. 30.2)

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.78:2022 

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.78: Particular Requirements for Outdoor Barbecues
New edition published Nov. 25, 2022
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.78:2019
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-78, Ed. 3.0

• Intended to be used in conjunction with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Exclusion of battery-operated appliances (Cl. 1)
• Additional requirements for communal-use barbecues (Cl. 3 for definition; Cl. 7.1 for marking; Cl. 7.12 for warning statement; Cl. 22.103 for items fitted with a switch and that require two manual operations to turn on; Cl. 22.104 for items fitted with timers)
• Clarification that residual current device (RCD) warning statement is not necessary for fixed wiring appliances (Cl. 7.12)

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.80:2016, Amendment 3

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.80: Particular Requirements for Fans
Amendment 1 published Dec. 1, 2023
AS/NZS variation only
Clause 20.101: Fans mounted at high levels (except ceiling fans) are now required to be guarded from the risk of accessing fan blades. 

Date of application: Dec. 1, 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.106:2022 

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.106: Particular Requirements for Heated Carpets and for Heating Units for Room Heating Installed Under Removable Floor Coverings
New edition published Nov. 25, 2022
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.106:2007
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-106, Ed. 2.0

• Intended to be used in conjunction with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Exclusion of battery-operated appliances (Cl. 1)
• Additional requirements for “portable” heated carpets (Cl. 5, 6.1, 6.2, 7, 11.8, 15.101, 16, 19.101, 19.103, 21.105, 21.106, 24.1.5, 24.2, 29.3)
• Additional requirements for washable portable heated carpets (Cl. 5, 7)
• Clarification to insulation of heating element, internal wiring and connection needle flame test (Cl. 30.102)

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2025

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
Amendment 1 published Dec. 1, 2023
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-107:2019, Ed. 2, Amendment 2:2021
Removal of maximum kinetic energy upon impact in automatic mode, and minor editorial change to obstruction sensor requirement (Cl. 22.105.2)

Date of application: Dec. 1, 2025

AS/NZS 62841.3.6:2015, Amendment No. 2

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 3.6: Particular Requirements for Transportable Diamond Drills with Liquid System
Amendment 2 published Nov. 25, 2022
Identical adoption of IEC 602841-3-6, Ed. 1, Amendment 1

• Additional information to include appliance weight and mounting instructions for heavy appliances (more than 25 Kg) into instruction manual (Cl. 8.3, 8.14.3)
• Addition of different leakage current limit for three-phase diamond drills with rated input greater than 3,700 W (Cl. 14.3, 14.4, 14.3.101; Annex C)  
• IPX4 tools excluded from spillage test (Cl. 14.3)
• Addition of alternative RCD compliance requirement for three-phase tools to IEC 61008-1:2010 (Cl. 14.5)
• Removal of safety-critical function for overspeed prevention and preventtion of self-resetting from performance levels (Cl. 18.8)
• Allowance for Class I tools employing liquid systems if they are at least IPX3 when operating and IPX5 when not operating (Cl. 21.15)
• Dust collection requirement (Cl. 21.35) and non-self-resetting protection device or circuit (Cl. 23.3) are not applicable
• Addition of cord size requirement for currents greater than 25 A and less than 63 A (Cl. 24.5; Table 8)
• Clarification that IEC 60664-1 applies to working voltages above 480 VAC (Cl. 28.1)
• Clarification of microphone setup during noise measurement (Annex I)

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2025