Compliance Insights November 2024

Regulatory changes

Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) — Australia

• Changes to requirements for testing washing machines in Australia
• Allows sodium percarbonate to be used as an alternative to sodium perborate tetrahydrate in detergent when testing washing machines

https://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories/changes-requirements-testing-washing-machines-australia

Electrical safety — New Zealand

WorkSafe NZ have announced that they will delay revoking legacy notices until March 2025 (originally planned for January 2025) to allow additional time for the implementation of the new Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) platform and for NZ suppliers to complete product registrations. They are also reviewing the NZ directorship requirements in the notices and will provide further updates on this early next year.

https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/about-us/news-and-media/energy-safety-business-update-december-2024/

Electrical safety — Australia

Reminder: EESS database updates — new requirements for certification

The final phase of transitioning to the new EESS IT platform will take place on the Dec. 7-8 weekend.

To assist with identifying the correct certificate holder when there are duplicate entries, an additional field, “BUSINESS-#####,” will be made visible from Dec. 9 so it can be shared with certifiers. (Note: This is a system-generated ID number and not the Australian Business Number (ABN).)

Note: Supplementary fields (including rating plate and product images) will not become mandatory until later next year (March 3, 2025).

More information can be found at the EESS platform project website: https://www.eess.gov.au/about/about-the-new-eess-platform/ 

New standards/amendments published

AS/NZS 3100:2022 Amendment 2:2024

Approval and Test Specification – General Requirements for Electrical Equipment

Amendment 2 published Nov. 29, 2024

Clause 4.1.4: Clarification that creepage and clearances within optocouplers are not measured when evaluating appliances

Annex C: Measurement of creepage/clearances updated

Application date: Nov. 29, 2026

AS/NZS 60335.2.4:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.4: Particular Requirements for Spin Extractors

New edition published Nov. 29, 2024
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.4:2021
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-4:2023, Ed. 8.0

• Editorial and technical alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022.
• Application of Test Probe 19 (child’s finger less than 36 months) (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2, B22).
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11).
• Clarification that 5 N force to be applied on Test Probe B and interlock shall not release; also, additional Test Probe 18 (child’s finger greater than 36 months) at 2.5 N to be applied (Cl. 20.102).
• Clarification of normal operation requirements for battery-operated appliances (Cl. 1, 11.7, B.11.1).

Application date: Nov. 29, 2027

AS/NZS 60335.2.7:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.7: Particular Requirements for Washing Machines

New edition published Nov. 29, 2024
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.7:2021
Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-7:2024, Ed. 9.0

• Editorial and technical alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022.
• Application of Test Probe 19 (child’s finger less than 36 months) (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2, B22).
• Interlock switch not accessible by Test Probe 18 (child’s finger greater than 36 months) for drum washing machine (Cl. 20.101. 20.103).
• Additional requirements to prevent child entrapment in agitator and impeller washing machines (Cl. 20.108).
• Additional requirements for remote operation for appliances with doors larger than 200 mm and drum sizes larger than 60 dm³ to reduce child entrapment risk (Cl. 22.51).
• Requires two separate independent means that control drum movement, operated manually in turn for less than 60 seconds for appliances with doors larger than 200 mm and drum sizes larger than 60 dm³ to reduce child entrapment risk (Cl. 22.106 ANZ variation).
• Aligns battery-operated appliance assessment with mains-operated appliance (Annex B).

Application date: Nov. 29, 2027

AS/NZS 60335.2.11:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.11: Particular Requirements for Tumble Dryers

New edition published Nov. 29, 2024
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.11:2020
Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-11:2024, Ed. 9.0

• Editorial and technical alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022.
• Added definitions for heat pump-type tumble dryer, cheesecloth and flammable refrigerant (Cl. 3.5),.
• Application of Test Probe 19 (child’s finger less than 36 months) for some tests (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2, B22).
• Additional requirements for remote operation for appliances with doors larger than 200 mm and drum sizes larger than 60 dm³ to reduce child entrapment risk (Cl. 22.51).
• Cooling period to be completed upon remote-controlled pause/abort operation (Cl. 22.105).
• Motor capacitor shall be S2 class protection, Class A or B operation and undergo damp heat test at 40°C, 93% humidity for 21 days (Cl. 24.8); capacitor voltage measured when appliance is supplied at 1.1x rated voltage shall not exceed 0.95 (Class A motor running capacitor) or 0.8 (Class B motor-running capacitor) or 1.3 (starting capacitor) of its rated voltage (Cl. 24.5).
• Modification to Annex R.
• Updated flammable refrigerants and non-sparking “n” electrical apparatus requirements (Annex AA, BB — alignment with new IEC 60079-5).

Application date: Nov. 29, 2027

AS/NZS 60335.2.27:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.27: Particular Requirements for Skin Exposure to Optical Radiation

New edition published Nov. 29, 2024
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.27:2020
Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-27:2024, Ed. 7.0

• Editorial and technical alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022.
• Clarification on product risk and liability (Cl. 7.1).
• QR code or web link required for UV emitters (Cl. 7.12.9).
• Test Probe 18 (child’s finger greater than 36 months) not applicable to products used in tanning salons, beauty parlours and similar premises (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2).
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11).
• Radiation hazard assessment not applicable to appliances emitting UV for tanning function (Cl. 32.2).
• Aligning battery-operated appliance assessment with mains-operated appliances (Annex B).
• Updated UV exposure schedule (Annex DD).
• In Australia, UV Type 2 appliances are now allowed for household or commercial use (ANZ variation — BB.2)..

Application date: Nov. 29, 2027

AS/NZS 60335.2.41:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.41: Particular Requirements for Pumps

New edition published Nov. 29, 2024
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.41:2013
Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-41:2024, Ed. 5.0

• Editorial and technical alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022.
• Worst-case sludge density specified in instruction manual is considered for vertical wet pit pumps’ normal operation (Cl. 3.1.9).
• Added definition for aquarium and garden pond pumps.
• Added marking for maximum operating depth and indoor use symbol (Cl. 7.1, 7.6, 7.12).
• Added solar radiation exposure on rating label requirement (Cl. 7.14.101; note: this is based on xenon arc test; previously, AU/NZ’s only requirement was carbon arc test with subsequent allowance to use xenon arc test per EESS Notice 23-062).
• Test Probe 18 (child’s finger greater than 36 months) not applicable for sludge, vertical wet pit, submersible or shower boost pumps (Cl. 8.1, 20.2).
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11).
• Added alternative compliance for shower-boost pump by considering drain holes blocked if drain hole does not meet minimum dimensions (Cl. 22.6).
• No remote control on submersible pumps for cleaning and maintenance of swimming pools unless they are Class III and rated voltage less than 12 V (Cl. 22.40).
• Switch for remote operation is not required for pumps used in closed hydraulic systems, table fountain pumps, vertical wet pit pumps, submersible pumps or pumps that operate continuously without giving rise to hazards (Cl. 22.40, 22.49, 22.51).
• Allowance of special connector (cannot be detached while engaged) to be used for pumps for permanent fixed wiring; it shall comply with IEC 61984 and not be confused with other couplers (Cl. 22.107, 24.1.101, 25.3).
• Aquarium pump cord shall be at least 1.5 m, or specified operating depth plus 0.5 m (Cl. 25.8)
• Number of cord flexing is set to 2,000 for Type Z attachments and to 1,000 for other attachments (Cl. 25.14).
• Clarification to battery-operated pump (Annex B).

Application date: Nov. 29, 2027

AS/NZS 60335.2.43:2020 Amendment 1:2024

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

Amendment 1 published Nov. 29, 2024

AS/NZS variation only

• Allowance of separate connectors (cannot be detached once engaged) to be used for permanent, fixed wiring to ease installation; they shall comply with IEC 61984 and not be confused with other couplers (Cl. 7.12.1, AZ 22.101, 24.1.5, AZ 24.1.101, 25.3).
• Type Z attachment is allowed (Cl. 25.5).

Application date: Nov. 29, 2026

AS/NZS 60335.2.51:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.51: Particular Requirements for Stationary Circulation Pumps for Heating and Service Water Installations

New edition published Nov. 29, 2024
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.51:2020
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-51:2023, Ed. 5.0

• Editorial and technical alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022.
• Allowance of separate connectors (cannot be detached once engaged) to be used for circulation pumps for permanent fixed wiring; they shall comply with IEC 61984 and not be confused with other couplers (Cl. 7.12.1, 22.102, 24.1.5, 24.1.101, 25.3).
• Switch for remote operation not required (Cl. 22.40, 22.49, 22.51).

Application date: Nov. 29, 2027

AS/NZS 60335.2.60:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.60: Particular Requirements for Whirlpool Baths and Whirlpool Spas

New edition published Nov. 29, 2024
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.60:2018
Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-60:2023, Ed. 5.0

• Editorial and technical alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022.
• Scope excludes field-engineered, non-self-contained, permanently installed whirlpool baths or whirlpool spas custom-designed to fit a specific location, being assembled or constructed at the final installation location.
• Clarification that whirlpool spas shall be Class I or III, and whirlpool baths shall be Class I, II or III.
• Addition of hyperthermia instructions and installation instructions related to wiring rules (Cl. 7.12, 7.12.1).
• Cover for appliance’s marking shall not be detachable without aid of a tool (Cl. 7.15).
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11).
• Addition of water temperature limit at suction/return openings to prevent hyperthermia (Cl. 11.8, 11.101)
• Addition of metal electrode with saline solution method for leakage current measurement for Class II appliances, construction and Class III appliances; also., Class I transportable whirlpool spas’ leakage current shall be less than 0.75 mA (Cl. 13.2, 16.2)
• Additional Test Probe 19 (child’s finger less than 36 months) assessment on top of Test Probe 18 (child’s finger greater than 36 months) assessment (Cl. 20.2).
• Clarification that user-accessible parts shall be safety extra-low voltage (SELV) less than 12 V; Class III appliances shall be less than 12 V.
• Clarification that transportable whirlpool spas shall not have openings on the underside that would allow small items to penetrate and touch live (Cl. 22.104).
• Class I whirlpool spas’ metal parts in contact with water shall be earthed.
• Parts intended to be immersed in water for portable appliances shall be SELV less than 12 V.
• Thermal cutouts for compliance with Clause 19.4 shall have at least a Type 1.E trip-free mechanism (Cl. 24.101)..
• Transportable whirlpool spas’ and portable appliances’ cords shall be longer than 5 m and shorter than 8 m; interconnection cords between Class III functional parts and detachable power supplies for portable appliances shall be longer than 5 m (Cl. 25.1)..
• Pressure and flow switches are rendered inoperative during Clauses 19.2 and 19.3 abnormal operation (ANZ variation)..

Application date: Nov. 29, 2027

AS/NZS 60335.2.65:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.65: Particular Requirements for Air-Cleaning Appliances

New edition published Nov. 29, 2024
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.65:2015
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-65:2023, Ed. 3.0

• Editorial and technical alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022.
• Scope excludes appliances for medical purposes.
• Update to “air-cleaning appliance” definition to include self-contained appliances having treatment systems other than filters (Cl. 3.5.101).
• Addition of ultraviolet (UV) radiation instructional safeguard symbol per IEC 60417-6040 for UV radiation air-cleaning appliances in place of the substance of the marking (Cl. 7.1, 7.6, 7.12).
• Additional warning statement for UV-C emitter and ozone-free UV-C emitter replacement and fixed appliances intended to be installed higher than 850 mm (Cl. 7.12, 7.12.1).
• Additional Test Probe 19 (child’s finger less than 36 months) assessment for appliances situated lower than 850 mm above the floor; Test Probe 18 (child’s finger greater than 36 months) not applicable to appliances mounted higher than 1.8 m (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2, B.22.3, B.22.4).
• Addition of temperature rise limits for accessible surfaces (Cl. 11).
• Air cleaning appliances are not considered to be appliances that could give rise to a hazard when operated continuously, automatically or remotely; switch for remote operation is not required (Cl. 22.40, 22.49, 22.51).
• Clarification that 10 N force should be applied on Test Probe B during interlock switch assessments (Cl. 22.102).

Application date: Nov. 29, 2027

AS/NZS 60335.2.73:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.73: Particular Requirements for Fixed Immersion Heaters

New edition published Nov. 29, 2024
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.73:2005
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-73:2024, Ed. 3.0

• Editorial and technical alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022.
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11).

Application date: Nov. 29, 2027

AS/NZS 60335.2.89:2020 Amendment 1:2024

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

Amendment 1 published Nov. 29, 2024

Identical adoption of COR2:2021 and COR3:2023 of IEC 60335-2-89:2019, Ed. 3.0

• Addition of newer edition of IEC 60335-2-34:2021 as an alternative normative reference for compressor components.
• Clarification of hermetic sealing constructional requirements for refrigerant circuits containing flammable refrigerants.

Application date: Nov. 29, 2024 (directly upon publication)

AS/NZS 60335.2.95:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.95: Particular Requirements for Drives for Vertically Moving Garage Doors for Residential Use

New edition published Nov. 29, 2024
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.95:2020
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-95:2023, Ed. 5.0

• Editorial and technical alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022.
• Scope includes DC-supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.
• Additional Test Probe 19 (child’s finger less than 36 months) assessment for appliances situated lower than 850 mm above the floor; Test Probe 18 (child’s finger greater than 36 months) not applicable to appliances mounted higher than 1.8 m (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2).
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11)
• Test Probe B with circular stop face is not applicable for moving parts mounted higher than 2.5 m (Cl. 20.2).
• Allowance of separate connectors (cannot be detached once engaged) to be used for permanent, fixed wiring to ease the installation; they shall comply with IEC 61984 and not be confused with other couplers (Cl. 22.110, 24.1.5, 24.1.101, 25.3).

Application date: Nov. 29, 2027

AS/NZS 60335.2.97:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.97: Particular Requirements for Drives for Shutters, Awnings, Blinds and Similar Equipment

New edition published Nov. 29, 2024
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.97:2017
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-97:2023, Ed. 4.0

• Editorial and technical alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022.
• Scope includes DC-supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.
• Clarification for use of artificial loads as driven part and not to be used for entrapment tests in Clause 22.104 (Cl. 5.10).
• List of power supplies used for Class III construction to be listed in instructions (Cl. 7.12, 7.12.1)
• Additional Test Probe 19 (child’s finger less than 36 months) assessment for appliances situated lower than 850 mm above the floor; Test Probe 18 (child’s finger greater than 36 months) not applicable to appliances mounted higher than 1.8 m (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2).
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11)
• Test Probe B with circular stop face is not applicable for moving parts mounted higher than 2.5 m (Cl. 20.2).
• Allowance of separate connectors (cannot be detached once engaged) to be used for permanent, fixed wiring to ease installation; they shall comply with IEC 61984 and not be confused with other couplers (Cl. 22.110, 24.1.5, 24.1.101, 25.3).
• Additional alternative compliance for entrapment risk by considering entrapment force and gap space (Cl. 20.104.5).

Application date: Nov. 29, 2027

AS/NZS 60335.2.98:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.98: Particular Requirements for Humidifiers

New edition published Nov. 29, 2024
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.98:2005
Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-98:2023, Ed. 3.0 (for AU)
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-98:2023, Ed. 3.0 (for NZ)

• Editorial and technical alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022.
• Additional requirements for humidifiers shaped or decorated like toys (Cl. 7.12, 8.1.1, 20.2, 21.101, 22.12, 22.44, 22.54, 22.105).
• Additional instruction for fixed appliances intended for installation more than 850 mm above floor (Cl. 7.12.1).
• Additional Test Probe 19 (child’s finger less than 36 months) assessment for appliances situated lower than 850 mm above the floor; Test Probe 18 (child’s finger greater than 36 months) not applicable to appliances mounted higher than 1.8 m (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2).
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11).
• Additional alternative compliance by considering drain holes blocked if drain hole does not meet minimum dimensions (Cl. 22.6).
• Humidifiers are not considered to be appliances that could give rise to a hazard when operated continuously, automatically or remotely switch for remote operation is not required (Cl. 22.40, 22.49, 22.51).
• Additional requirement for installation of evaporative coolers (Annex ZAU — Australia only).

Application date: Nov. 29, 2027

AS/NZS 60335.2.103:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.103: Particular Requirements for Drives for Gates, Doors, and Windows

New edition published Nov. 29, 2024
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.103:2016
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-103:2023, Ed. 4.0

• Editorial and technical alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022.
• Scope includes DC-supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.
• Additional Test Probe 19 (child’s finger less than 36 months) assessment for appliances situated lower than 850 mm above the floor; Test Probe 18 (child’s finger greater than 36 months) not applicable to appliances mounted higher than 1.8 m (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2).
• Additional requirements to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces and for loading accessible appliance outlets and socket outlets (Cl. 11).
• Allowance of separate connectors (cannot be detached once engaged) to be used for permanent, fixed wiring to ease installation; they shall comply with IEC 61984 and not be confused with other couplers (Cl. 7.12, 22.108, 24.1.5, 24.1.101, 25.3).

Application date: Nov. 29, 2027

AS/NZS 60335.2.109:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.109: Particular Requirements for UV Radiation Water Treatment Appliances

New edition published Nov. 29, 2024
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.109:2011
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-109:2023, Ed. 2.0

• Editorial and technical alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022.
• Change of marking for maximum operating depth symbol (Cl. 7.1, 7.6, 7.12).
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11).
• UV radiation water treatment appliances are not considered to be appliances that could give rise to a hazard when operated continuously, automatically or remotely; switch for remote operation is not required (Cl. 22.40, 22.49, 22.51).
• Clarification of voltage limitation for Class III appliances when immersed in water (12 Vdc/30 Vdc) and when persons are in the pool (12 V) (Cl. 22.106).

Application date: Nov. 29, 2027

AS/NZS 62841.2.6:2021 Amendment 1:2024

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 2.6: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Hammers

Amendment published Nov. 29, 2024

Identical adoption of AMD1:2024 of IEC 62841-2-6:2020, Ed. 1.1

Clarification on handle torque test setup with rotary hammers with soft-start function (Cl. 19.102.3)

Application date: Nov. 29, 2026

AS/NZS 62841.2.7:2024

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 2.7: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Spray Guns  

New edition published Nov. 29, 2024
Superseding AS/NZS 3160:2009
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-7:2024, Ed. 1.0
New standard proposed to supersede AS/NZS 3160:2009 three years after publication

Application date: Nov. 29, 2027

AS/NZS 62841.2.12:2024

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 2.12: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Concrete Vibrators  

New edition published Nov. 29, 2024
Superseding AS/NZS 60745.2.12:2009
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-12:2024, Ed. 1.0
New standard proposed to supersede AS/NZS 60745.2.12:2009 three years after publication

Application date: Nov. 29, 2027

AS/NZS 62841.3.4:2017 Amendment 2:2024

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 3.4: Particular Requirements for Transportable Bench Grinders

Amendment published Nov. 29, 2024

Identical adoption of AMD2:2024 of IEC 62841-3-4:2016, Ed. 1.2

• Adds definitions for “brush guard” and “wheel guard”.
• Adds separate brush guard assessment for wire brushes from grinding wheel guard and adds figure to provide clarification (Cl. 19.1.104).

Application date: Nov. 29, 2026

AS/NZS 62841.4.5:2022 Amendment 1:2024

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 4.5: Particular Requirements for Grass Shears

Amendment published Nov. 29, 2024

Identical adoption of COR1:2024 and COR3:2023 of IEC 62841-4-5:2021, Ed. 1.0

Correction to IEC text in Annex L (“Figure 120” is corrected to “Figure 113” in Cl. L.20.301.1)

Application date: Nov. 29, 2024 (directly upon publication)

New IEC standard/amendment published

IEC 60335-2-15:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2-15: Particular Requirements for Appliances for Heating Liquids

• Editorial and technical alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020, Ed. 6.0.
• Clarification that sudden steam/hot water hazard for kettle and espresso machines and feeding-bottle heater warning signals for reaching predetermined temperatures/times shall be carried out during Cl. 11 normal operation (Cl. 5.3).
• Introduction of surface temperature limits (Cl. 3.6.102, 7.1, 7.6, 7.12, 7.14, 7.15, 11.1, 11.3, 11.101)
• Additional warning instructions for polycarbonate material containers (Cl. 7.12).
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 7, 11).
• Clarification that kettles are to be tested with NaCl instead of the spillage solution (Cl. 15.2).
• Improvement of spillage test for coffee makers with removable coffee pots and addition of test for appliances with surfaces that will support a cup or vessel (Cl. 15.2).
• Additional spillage tests for built-in appliances (Cl. 15.104, 15.105).
• Adds Test Probe 18 and protective electronic circuit assessment to soy milk maker’s lid interlock assessment (Cl. 20.103).
• Addition of compliance criteria for impact testing on glass containers of kettles, coffee makers and tea makers; other glass parts are neglected if they comply with Cl. 8.1, 15.1 and 15.101; adds note that ANZ requires 1 J impact test on glass kettles (Cl. 21.1).
• Additional requirements for strength of kettle handles (Cl. 21.101, 21.102).
• Drain holes considered blocked if they do not meet specified hole size requirements to determine compliance (Cl. 22.6).
• Appliances that automatically change to a keep-warm function after normal operation — e.g., slow cookers, rice cookers, steam cookers, yoghurt makers — are considered as not giving rise to hazards, and assessment on remote operation is not required. Other appliances shall have the remote function set before it can be remotely controlled. (Cl. 22.49, 22.51).
• Clarification that cordless appliances are empty during coupler stress test (Cl. 22.103).
• Additional torque force introduced when removing pressure cooker lid when pressurized, and the pressure should not exceed 4 kPa when the lid is not properly locked (Cl. 22.108, 22.108.1, 22.108.2).
• Electronic circuits  that can stop release of steam/hot water when the frothing / hot water nozzle is at an angle greater than 45° are subjected to additional tests(Cl. 22.115, R.2.2.5, R.2.2.9).
• Additional requirements for programmable electronic circuits that limit the number of heating elements and motors able to operate at the same time (Cl. 22.116, R.2.2.5, R.2.2.9).

Draft standards/amendments published

DR AS 3645

Essential Requirements for Gas Equipment

FYI only

Closing date for comments: Feb. 7, 2025

DR AS/NZS 3808

Insulating and Sheathing Materials for Electric Cables

FYI only

Closing date for comments: Jan. 10, 2025

DR AS 7240.2

Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, Part 2: Control and Indicating Equipment (ISO 7240-2:2017, MOD)

FYI only

Closing date for comments: Jan. 3, 2025

DR AS 60598.2.18

Luminaires, Part 2.18: Particular Requirements – Luminaires for Swimming Pools and Similar Applications

Modified adoption of IEC 60598-2-18:2022, Ed. 3.0

To supersede AS/NZS 60598.2.18:2019

• Scope updated to include all electric light sources (previously limited to tungsten filament).
• Editorial renumbering of various clauses.

Closing date for comments: Jan. 3, 2025

DR AS/NZS 60898.2

Electrical Accessories – Circuit-Breakers for Overcurrent Protection for Household and Similar Installations, Part 2: Circuit-Breakers for A.C. and D.C. Operation

Modified adoption of IEC 60898-2:2016, Ed. 2.0

FYI only

Closing date for comments: Jan. 1, 2025