Compliance Insights May 2023

New Standard/Amendment Publications

IEC 62368-1:2023 (Ed. 4)  

Audio/video, information, and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements
New edition; Published on 2023-05-26
More information at https://www.ul.com/resources/introduction-iec-62368-1-fourth-edition-standard.

AS/NZS 3000:2018 Amendment 3

Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
Amendment 3; Published on 2023-05-19
FYI only

AS/NZS IEC 61000.2.2:2023

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), Part 2.2 Environment - Compatibility levels for low-frequency conducted disturbances and signalling in public low-voltage power supply systems.
New edition; Published on 2023-05-07
Identical adoption of IEC 61000.2.2:2002 + AMD1:2017 + AMD2:2018. 
FYI only

AS/NZS IEC 61000.3.3:2023

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), Part 3.3: Limits - Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated current ≤16 A per phase and not subject to conditional connection.
New edition; Published on 2023-05-07
Identical adoption of IEC 61000.3.3:2013 + AMD1:2017 + AMD2:2021. 
FYI only

AS/NZS IEC 61000.4.13:2023

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), Part 4.13: Testing and measurement techniques - Harmonics and interharmonics including mains signalling at a.c. power port, low frequency immunity tests
New edition; Published on 2023-05-07
Identical adoption of IEC 61000.4.3:2002 + AMD1:2009 + AMD2:2015. 
FYI only

AS/NZS 62196.1:2023

Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles, Part 1: General requirements
New edition; Published on 2023-05-20
Modified adoption of IEC 62196-1:2022.
FYI only

AS/NZS IEC 62196.2:2023

Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles, Part 2: Dimensional compatibility requirements for AC pin and contact-tube accessories.
New edition; Published on 2023-05-20
Identical adoption of IEC 62196-2:2022.
FYI only

AS/NZS IEC 62196.3:2023

Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets — Conductive charging of electric vehicles, Part 3: Dimensional compatibility requirements for DC and AC/DC pin and contact-tube vehicle couplers
New edition; Published on 2023-05-20
Identical adoption of IEC 62196-3:2022.
FYI only

AS/NZS IEC 62196.6:2023

Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles, Part 6: Dimensional compatibility requirements for DC pin and contact tube vehicle couplers intended to be used for DC EV supply equipment where protection relies on electrical separation
New edition; Published on 2023-05-20
Identical adoption of IEC 62196-6:2022.
FYI only

AS/NZS IEC 62552.1:2018 Amendment 1

Household refrigerating appliances - Characteristics and test methods, Part 1: General requirements
Amendment 1; Published on 2023-05-26
Adopted IEC 62552-1:2015 Amendment 1.  
FYI only

AS/NZS IEC 62552.2:2018 Amendment 1

Household refrigerating appliances - Characteristics and test methods, Part 2: Performance requirements
Amendment 1; Published on 2023-05-26
Adopted IEC 62552-2:2015 Amendment 1.  
FYI only

AS/NZS IEC 62552.3:2018 Amendment 1

Household refrigerating appliances - Characteristics and test methods, Part 3: Energy consumption and volume
Amendment 1; Published on 2023-05-26
Adopted IEC 62552-3:2015 Amendment 1.  
FYI only

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

Regulatory Changes

MEPS – Australia

On 23 May 2023, Consultation Regulation Impact Statement – Televisions, Computer Monitors and Digital Signage Displays is opened for public comment. Proposed changes are to align with European Union requirement, update energy efficiency and labelling requirements and introduce energy efficiency labelling and standby and network power requirements for digital signage displays. Visit https://consult.dcceew.gov.au/cris-electronic-displays for more information.
Submission should be made by 2023-07-04.

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. Specific reference to 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 60335.2.2: 2020

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2.2: Particular requirements for vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances
New edition; Published on 26 June 2020
Supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.2:2018.
Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-2 Ed. 7.

• Vacuum cleaner may be class 0 if rated voltage is less than 150 V. 
• Allowed ordinary PVC cord for animal grooming appliance if the cord length is greater than 3 m.
• Clarification that motorised brush or similar device is applicable to lock rotor test. (Cl. 19.7)
• Additional requirement for automatic battery-operated vacuum cleaner. (Annex S) 

Date of application: 26 June 2023

AS/NZS 60335.2.7: 2020

Household and similar electrical appliances –- Safety –- Part 2.7: Particular requirements for washing machines
New edition; Published on 26 June 2020
Supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.7:2012 (and amendments).
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-7 Ed. 8.

• Additional requirement for steam generators. 
• Additional definitions for washing machine types.
• Added temperature limits for external accessible surfaces. (Table 101)
• Clarifying one of the spillage tests should be poured over rapidly and flows over the surface incorporated controls. Also provided alternative option for rinsing agent. 
• Additional requirements for appliances that are controlled by programmable electronic circuits that limit the number of heating elements and motors from being energized at the same time. (Cl. 22.108)

Date of application: 26 June 2023

AS/NZS 60335.2.9: 2020

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2.9: Particular requirements for grills, toasters and similar portable cooking 
New edition; Published on 26 June 2020
Supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.9:2014 (and amendments).
Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-9 Ed. 7.

• For toaster with electronic switch, the heating element shall not become energized during electronic fault condition.
• Clarifying test condition for toaster abnormal test Cl. 19.102 that the test end after the fire extinguished and all residual bread removed. 

Date of application: 25 June 2023

AS/NZS 60335.2.11: 2020

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2.11: Particular requirements for tumble dryers 
New edition; Published on 25 June 2020
Supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.11:2017.
Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-11 Ed. 8

• More detailed test specifications have been given in Cl. 11.3 and Cl. 15.2.
• Additional requirement for appliance incorporated with steam generator. (Cl. 22.106, Cl. 22.107) 
• Additional requirement for appliances that are controlled by programmable electronic circuit that limit the number of heating elements and motors from being energized at the same time. (Cl. 22.108) 

Date of application: 26 June 2023

*New* 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 60335.2.27: 2020

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2.27: Particular requirements for appliances for skin exposure to optical radiation
New edition; published 26 June 2020
Supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.27:2016 (and amendments).
Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-27 Ed. 6.

• Added definition for luminous transmission.
• Added glow wire requirement for parts of appliance that are unattended. (Previously all the parts were considered as attended for glow wire testing.)

Date of application: 26 June 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, the wording “switched off” in Cl. 30.2.1 is replaced 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 hand-held appliances. (Cl 20.2)
• New mechanical strength test (drop test) for handheld appliances. (Cl. 21.101)

Date of application: 27 November 2023

AS/NZS 60335.2.35: 2013 Amendment 2

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2.35: Particular requirements for instantaneous water heaters 
Amendment 2; Published on 25 June 2021
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-35 Ed 5 A2. 

• Added accessible surface temperature requirement. (Cl. 11.8)

Date of application: 25 June 2023

AS/NZS 60335.2.51: 2020

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2.51: Particular requirements for stationary circulation pumps for heating and service water installations
New edition; Published 26 June 2020
Supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.51:2012. 
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-51 Ed. 4.

• Added instruction regarding thermal insulation of circulation pumps: Thermal insulation of circulation pumps in heating systems, only supplied kit or a kit made available by the manufacturer shall be used.
• Leakage current limit for routine test (Annex A) is increased from 30 mA to 70 mA.

Date of application: 26 June 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 60335.2.81: 2015 Amendment 3

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2.81: Particular requirements for foot warmers and heating mats 
Amendment 3; Published on 25 June 2021
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-81 Ed. 3 A2. 

• Clarifies the orientation of foot warmer during IP test. (Cl. 15.1.2)
• Clarifies that coupler connections should fully comply with IEC 60320-1, except the relevant Standard for the connectors is IEC 60320-3.
• Additional pressure test on connectors of resilient plastic material. (Cl. 30.1)

Date of application: 25 June 2023

*New* 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 60335.2.82:2018 Amendment 1

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2.82: Particular requirements for amusement machines and personal service machines
Amendment 1; Published on 25 June 2021
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-82 Ed 3 A1. 

• Replace “saline solution” with “spillage solution.” (to align with Part 1 Standard – Cl. 15.2)

Date of application: 25 June 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 60335.2.89: 2020

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2.89: Particular requirements for commercial refrigerating appliances and ice-makers with an incorporated or remote refrigerant unit or motor compressor
New edition; Published on 26 June 2020
Supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.89:2010 (and amendments).
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-89 Ed. 3.

• Scope expanded to include commercial ice-makers. Includes appliances using flammable refrigerants and R-744 up to limits stated in Cl. 22.110. Excludes split systems with a flammable refrigerant charge exceeding 150 g in any circuit. 
• Additional requirements for ice makers (marking, operating condition).
• Additional marking requirements for appliances incorporating larger volumes of flammable refrigerants (e.g., minimum room floor area).
• Previous exemption relating to "persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities ... " is removed. Instructions now required to be included. (Cl. 7.12)
• Additional warnings required for R-744 appliances with remote refrigerant units and for appliances incorporating flammable refrigerants. (Cl. 7.12.1)
• Normal operation test conditions revised to allow for remote refrigerant units. User-adjustable temperature settings and controls set to give lowest temperatures and not short-circuited. (Cl. 11)
• Additional mechanical strength test (5 J impact test) for appliances incorporating more than 150 g of flammable refrigerant. (Cl. 21.103)
• Additional pressure test for R-744 appliances. (Cl. 22.7)
• Updates to glass panel impact test to clarify when a panel is considered to be accessible. (Cl. 22.103)
• Revised constructional requirements related to "flammable refrigerant" to allow more than 150 g in certain situations.
• Additional for appliances with flammable refrigerant charge exceeding 150 g. (Cl. 22.116-121)
• Software used in programmable electronic circuits requirements for detection of fault or errors added. (Annex R)
• Additional annex for evaluating gas concentration outside of the appliance. (Annex CC)

Date of application: 26 June 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 test. (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 60335.2.96: 2020

Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2.96: Particular requirements for flexible sheet heating elements for room heating
New edition; published 26 June 2020
Supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.96:2002 (and amendments).
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-96 Ed. 2.

• Scope revised to specifically include heating elements incorporated into floor and walls (below 1.2 m or above 2.3 m) and ceiling. (Previous wording was "incorporated into the building to heat the room in which they are located.")
• Scope exclusion for heating appliances intended to be used under a carpet is revised to reference 60335-2-106.
• Standard now considers installation in a concrete "wall" or ceiling as well as a concrete "floor."
• Additional marking requirement for the flexible heating element to be marked with a reference number or other means of identification if the appliance is supplied  with separate controls, with detachable controls or without a control. (Cl. 7.1)
• Additional instruction warnings.
• Additional instructional and constructional requirements for heating units to be installed into a wall. They must EITHER incorporate a metallic shield, OR be class III, OR be constructed with a base material and metallically screened, electrically insulated heating wires, OR be installed with an electrical conductive screen that is installed toward the covering materials and connected to earth of fixed installation. (Cl. 7.12.106)  
• Additional constructional requirement for heating units that are intended to be installed below 1.2 m. They need to be either Class III or fitted with an earthed conductive screen (Cl. 22.106).  Additional tests to verify effectiveness of the protection system (Cl. 22.106.1). Protective controls or components needed to meet these requirements shall be supplied with the appliance. (Cl. 24.102)
• Additional normal operation test conditions for heating units to be installed in timber walls (Cl. 11.2.105 and Cl. 11.2.106) or concrete walls. (Cl. 11.2.107).
• Additional abnormal test conditions for wall installations. (Cl. 19.2)
• Figures 110 and 111 added to show set-up configuration for timber wall testing. Figures 112 and 113 added to show set-up configuration for concrete wall testing.

Date of application: 26 June 2023

*New* 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)
• Clarifying 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)
• Revise leakage and high voltage assessment to include all mains powered peripherals. 
• Remove motor lock rotor and running overload test. (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 with “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. (Cl. 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