Compliance Insights November 2025

New standards/amendments published

AS/NZS 3112:2025

Approval and Test Specification – Plugs and Socket-Outlets 
New edition published Nov. 21, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 3112:2017
The major changes in this edition are as follows:

• Addition of Appendix L containing requirements for socket-outlets with additional protection that will restrict access to live parts via the aperture sets (such as shutters or covers)
• Inclusion of a new class of socket-outlet, “socket with clamping or locking mechanism,” defined in Cl. 1.4.18
• Additional requirement for plug pins to be fixed in position and not be adjustable to different configurations (prohibits “folding pin” constructions) (Cl. 2.13.9.1 )
• “Socket-outlets for worktop installation” renamed to “Socket-outlets with a flexible supply cord” (increases the range of products within scope of this clause) (Cl. 3.9)
• “Floor socket-outlets” renamed to “Protection for floor mounted socket-outlets,” and requirements revised to “floor-mounted socket-outlets intended to be installed in the floor shall be protected by a floor box or enclosure conforming to AS/NZS IEC 60670.23” (Cl. 3.10.1 and 3.10.2 removed from standard) (Cl. 3.10)
• Additional withdrawal test using a two-pin plug; clarification that this test is conducted without any clamping/locking mechanisms engaged (Cl. 3.14.8.3)
• Additional withdrawal force test for sockets with clamping or locking mechanisms (Cl. 3.14.8.4)
• Addition of “The detachable connection between the equipment and the plug portion shall not be via a defined plug in IEC TR 60083 or AS/NZS 3112” (Cl. J.2.1 (b))
• Addition of exclusion “For detachable plug portions for use in other countries, the plug pin requirements of Clauses J.3.2 to J.3.6 are not applicable” (Cl. J.3.1 (e))

• Addition of requirement “Live parts of the interconnection of the detachable plug portion and the equipment shall not be exposed when the plug portion is partially or fully engaged with the associated equipment” (Cl. J.4.8.1)

   Additional test for single spring-assisted contacts in detachable plugs (Cl. J.4.8.4)

Date of application: Nov. 21, 2027

AS/NZS 8124.6:2025

Safety of Toys – Part 6: Activity Toys for Domestic Use
New edition published Nov. 21, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 8124.6:2016
Identical adoption of ISO 8124-4:2025
FYI only

AS/NZS IEC 61000.4.2:2025

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) – Part 4.2: Testing and Measurement Techniques – Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test
New edition published Nov. 21, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS IEC 61000.4.2:2013
FYI only

AS/NZS 60335.2.14:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2-14: Particular Requirements for Kitchen Machines
New edition published Nov. 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.14:2017
Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-14:2025, Ed. 7.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Replacement of “berry juice extractor” with “auger juicer” and definition updated throughout standard (Cl. 3.1.9.101, 3.5.107, 11.7.102, 19.1, 19.7)
• Clarification that where an appliance performs multiple functions, the relevant test is carried out with the functions that provide the most unfavourable conditions (Cl. 5)
• Appliances not intended for use by children are excluded from selected clauses’ assessments and will require additional warnings (Cl. 1, 7.12, 20.2, 20.106, 20.118).
• Various functions of different food processor attachments are considered during normal operation — e.g., vegetable graters, cheese graters, cake batter mixers, meat/parmesan cheese choppers, etc.; clarification that they operate as instructed in the manual (Cl. 3.1.9.111, 11)
• Change to operating period and cycles during normal operation for electric knives; addition of lathe-type peelers and modification of operating period and time for juicers with respect to 0.5 kg carrot load (Cl. 11)
• Additional surface temperature requirements for external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11.3, 11.8)
• Clarification of requirements for remote operation of kitchen machines (Cl. 11.7, 19.7, 22.40, 22.49, 22.51)
• Modification of spillage test to address leakage from liquid container (Cl. 15.2)
• Addition of spillage test for appliances with Type X attachments or inlet connections (Cl. 15.101)
• Clarification of overfill test for appliances with detachable gaskets and addition of a gasket leakage test (Cl. 15.2, 15.103)
• Clarification of feed opening dimension limits (Cl. 20.2)
• Additional requirements if safety relies on electronic circuit for interlock function (Cl. 20.2, 20.104, 20.108, 20.113)
• Addition of assessment using Test Probe 18 (simulates finger of child older than 36 months) (Cl. 20.2, 20.104, 20.106, 20.108, 20.113, 20.114, 20.117)
• Inclusion of assessment for alternative switch construction (with separate locking device for biased off switch) for hand-held blenders, food mixers and knives (Cl. 20.103)
• Clarification of assessment of blenders (not hand-held) with accessible blades (Cl. 20.104)
• Interlock requirements now apply to all appliances where it is required for compliance with the standard (Cl. 20.113, 20.114).
• Clarification of biased off switch assessment for cordless appliances with accessible blades (Cl. 20.118)
• Update of detergent formulations used for centrifugal juicer conditioning (Annex AA)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2028

AS/NZS 60335.2.15:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.15: Particular Requirements for Appliances for Heating Liquids
New edition published Nov. 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.15:2019
Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-15:2024, Ed. 7.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Clarification that a warning signal for reaching a predetermined temperature/time shall be evaluated during Cl. 11 normal operation for kettles, espresso machines and feeding-bottle heaters at risk of a sudden steam/hot water hazard (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 the temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 7, 11)
• Clarification that kettles are to be tested with sodium chloride instead of spillage solution (Cl. 15.2)
• Revision of spillage test for coffee makers with removable coffee pots and addition of test for appliances with a surface that will support a container (Cl. 15.2)
• Additional spillage tests for built-in appliances (Cl. 15.104, 15.105)
• Addition of 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 disregarded if they comply with Cl. 8.1, 15.1 and 15.101); additional 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 (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 a hazard, and assessment on remote operation is not required. Other appliances shall have remote function set before they can be remotely controlled (Cl. 22.49, 22.51).
• Clarification that cordless appliances shall be emptied during coupler stress test (Cl. 22.103)
• Additional torque force introduced when removing pressure cooker lid when pressurized; pressure should not exceed 4 kPa when lid is not properly locked (Cl. 22.108, 22.108.1, 22.108.2)
• Additional requirements for electronically controlled/protected frothing or hot water nozzles that can stop the release of steam/hot water when they are located at more than a 45° angle (Cl. 22.115; Annex 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; Annex R.2.2.5, R.2.2.9)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2028

AS/NZS 60335.2.24:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.24: Particular Requirements for Refrigerating Appliances, Ice-Cream Appliances and Ice Makers
New edition published Nov. 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.24:2021
Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-24:2025, Ed. 9.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Application of Test Probe 19 (simulates finger of a child younger than 36 months) used to evaluate accessibility of live parts and moving parts of appliances located less than 850 mm above the floor (Cl. 8.1.1, 8.1.3, 20.2)
• “Design pressure” changed to “maximum allowable pressure” (Cl. 3.8.101)
• Addition of new 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)
• Assessment requirement for motor compressors conforming to IEC 60335-2-34 but not protected by a motor-compressor protection system (Cl. 19.101 to 19.104)
• Clarification that compression-type appliance pressure testing is required for appliances containing all types of refrigerants (Cl. 22.7)
• Clarification of compliance requirements for motor compressors (Cl. 24.1)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2028

AS/NZS 60335.2.32:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.32: Particular Requirements for Massage Appliances
New edition published Nov. 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.32:2020
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)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2028

AS/NZS 60335.2.34:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.34: Particular Requirements for Motor-Compressors 
New edition published Nov. 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.34:2021
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-34:2024, Ed. 7.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Scope now includes 600 V multiphase and DC motor compressors (Cl. 1)
• “Design pressure” changed to “maximum allowable pressure,” change of pressure test requirement (Cl. 3.1.101, 7.102, 22.7)
• Addition of maximum load conditions (MLC) as declared by manufacturer (Cl. 3.1.103, 5.6, 7.12; Annex AA)
• Addition of transcritical back-pressure categories (R-744) to application category (Cl. 3.1.102; Table AA.1, Table AA.2)
• Clarification of evaluation of motor compressors with or without motor compressor protection systems (Cl. 6.101, 6.103, 6.104, 19.1)
• DC-supplied motor compressors are evaluated with DC test voltages instead of AC (Cl. 16.2)
• Updates to compliance requirements 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 (Annex CC)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2028

AS/NZS 60335.2.40:2023 Amendment 1:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.40: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers
Correction to Amendment 1 published Nov. 27, 2025
Identical adoption of COR1:2024 to IEC 60335-2-40:2022, Ed. 7.0
Date of application: Nov. 27, 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.40:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.40: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers 
New edition published Nov. 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.40:2023
Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-40:2024, Ed. 8.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Inclusion of battery-operated appliances in scope
• Clarification that Cl. 13 tests should be evaluated under the most severe operating conditions within operating temperature range specified by 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 exchangers leaking into secondary circuits (Cl. 3.166. 19.106, 21.102, 22.135)
• Test Probe 18 not applicable to moving appliances mounted at a high level (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 now made to IEC TS 63542:2024 for evaluation

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2028

AS/NZS 60335.2.43:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.43: Particular Requirements for Clothes Dryers and Towel Rails 
New edition published Nov. 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.43:2018
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 above 850 mm (Cl. 7.12)
• Application of Test Probe 19 to appliances situated lower than 850 mm (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2; Annex B.22.3, B.22.4)
• Additional requirements to limit the temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11.3, 11.8)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2028

AS/NZS 60335.2.44:2022, Amendment 1

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.44: Particular Requirements for Ironers 
Amendment 1 published Nov. 27, 2025
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)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2028

AS/NZS 60335.2.45:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.45: Particular Requirements for Portable Heating Tools and Similar Appliances 
New edition published Nov. 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.45:2012
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 the temperature rise of external accessible surfaces, including addition of functional surface and hot surface requirements (Cl. 3.6.101, 7.1, 7.6, 7.12, 7.14, 7.15, 11.3, 11.8)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2028

AS/NZS 60335.2.61:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.61: Particular Requirements for Thermal Storage Room Heaters 
New edition published Nov. 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.61:2005
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 lower than 850 mm (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2)
• Additional requirements to limit the temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 7.12, 11.3, 11.8)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2028

AS/NZS 60335.2.66:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.66: Particular Requirements for Water-Bed Heaters 
New edition published Nov. 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.66:2012
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 a hazard (Cl. 22.40, 22.49, 22.51).

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2028

AS/NZS 60335.2.74:2022, Amendment 1

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.74: Particular Requirements for Portable Immersion Heaters 
Amendment 1 published Nov. 27, 2025
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 the temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11.3, 11.8)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2027

AS/NZS 60335.2.75:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.75: Particular Requirements for Commercial Dispensing Appliances and Vending Machines 
New edition published Nov. 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.75:2013
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 temperature higher than 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 the 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 cutouts shall be located in a service area (Cl. 24.103)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2028

AS/NZS 60335.2.78:2022, Amendment 1

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.78: Particular Requirements for Outdoor Barbecues 
Amendment 1 published Nov. 27, 2025
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)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2027

AS/NZS 60335.2.80:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.80: Particular Requirements for Fans
New edition published Nov. 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.80:2016
Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-80:2024, Ed. 4.0

• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Additional requirements (guarding, drop test, battery securement, safety extra-low voltage) exempted from toy-like design for infant fans (Cl. 7.12, 7.12.1, 8.1.1, 11.8, 20.2, 20.101, 21.103, 22.44, 22.54, 22.102; Annex B.22.3, B.22.4)
• Application of Test Probes 18 and19 (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2; Annex B.22.3, B.22.4)
• Additional requirement to limit the temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11)
• Clarification of testing on fans for use in tropical climates (Subclause 5.7; Annex P 11.8)
• Clarification of requirements for remote operation of fans (Subclause 22.40, 22.49, 22.51)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2028

AS/NZS 60335.2.82:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.82: Particular Requirements for Amusement Machines and Personal Service Machines 
New edition published Nov. 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.82:2018
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 lower than 850 mm (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 the temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11.3, 11.8)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2028

AS/NZS 60335.2.83:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.83: Particular Requirements for Heated Gullies for Roof Drainage 
New edition published Nov. 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.83:2002
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 this appliance (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2; Annex B.22.3, B.22.4)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2028

AS/NZS 60335.2.96:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.96: Particular Requirements for Flexible Sheet Heating Elements for Room Heating 
New edition published Nov. 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.96:2020
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-96:2024, Ed. 3.0

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

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2028

AS/NZS 60335.2.101:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.101: Particular Requirements for Vaporizers 
New edition published Nov. 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.101:2002
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 lower than 850 mm (Cl. 8.1.1, 8.1.3, 20.2; Annex B.22.3, B.22.4)
• Additional requirement to limit the temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11.3, 11.8)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2028

AS/NZS 60335.2.111:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.111: Particular Requirements for Electric Ondol Mattress with a Non-Flexible Heated Part 
New edition published Nov. 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.111:2015
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 applies (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2; Annex B.22.3, B.22.4)
• Allowance of switches/control units in flexible cords (Cl. 24.2)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2028

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 
Amendment 1 published Nov. 27, 2025
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 a rated capacity not exceeding 230 mm (Cl. 1)
• Changes to instruction requirements (Cl. 8) 
• Wheels with threaded inserts or projecting studs do not require flanges to be provided (Cl. 19.103)
• Nonreuseable plate mounts shall have no damage under stalled conditions (Cl. 19.106)
• Additional requirement that battery tools’ no-load speed shall not exceed the rated no-load speed (Annex K)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2027

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 
Amendment 2 published Nov. 27, 2025
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-4:2014, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2025

• Minor changes to required performance levels for electronic circuits that provide safety-critical functions (Cl. 18.8)
• Polishers other than drum polishers can have 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 switch that switches off tool does not apply to this appliance (Cl. 23.3)
• Clarification that vibration test is conducted on lightest battery for battery-operated tools (Cl. I.3.5.1)
• Clarification that feed force used for vibration tests for battery-operated tools does not include battery pack (Table I.101, Table I.102)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2027

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 
Amendment 1 published Nov. 27, 2025
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-5:2014, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2025

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

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2027

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 
Amendment 1 published Nov. 27, 2025
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-8:2016, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2025

• Minor changes to required performance levels for electronic circuits that provide safety-critical functions (Cl. 18.8)
• Metal-processing tools exempted from dust collection requirement (Cl. 21.35)
• Non-self-resetting protection switch that switches off tool does not apply to this appliance (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 test is conducted on lightest battery for battery-operated tools (Cl. I.3.5.1)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2027

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 
Amendment 2 published Nov. 27, 2025
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-9:2015, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2025

• Minor changes to required performance levels for electronic circuits that provide safety-critical functions (Cl. 18.8)
• Handle insulation (protection from live part when accidentally cutting into wire) and dust collection requirements are exempted for this appliance (Cl. 21.30, 21.35)
• Non-self-resetting protection switch that switches off tool does not apply to this appliance (Cl. 23.3)
• Clarification that vibration test is conducted on lightest battery for battery-operated tools (Cl. I.3.5.1)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2027

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 
Amendment 2 published Nov. 27, 2025
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-10:2017, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2024

• Minor changes to required performance levels for electronic circuits that provide safety-critical functions (Cl. 18.8)
• Protection switch that switches off tool shall be non-self-resetting unless it has a momentary power switch that cannot be locked in the “on” position (Cl. 23.3)
• Clarification that vibration test is conducted on lightest battery for battery-operated tools (Cl. I.3.5.1)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2027

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 
Amendment 1 published Nov. 27, 2025
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-14:2015, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2025

• Minor changes to required performance levels for electronic circuits that provide safety-critical functions (Cl. 18.8)
• Protection switch that switches off tool shall be non-self-resetting unless it has a momentary power switch that cannot be locked in the “on” position (Cl. 23.3)
• Clarification that vibration test is conducted on lightest battery for battery-operated tools (Cl. I.3.5.1)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2027

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
Amendment 1 published Nov. 27, 2025
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-17:2017, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2025

• Minor changes to required performance levels for electronic circuits that provide safety-critical functions (Cl. 18.8)
• Protection switch that switches off tool shall be non-self-resetting unless it has a momentary power switch that cannot be locked in the “on” position (Cl. 23.3)
• Clarification that vibration test is conducted on lightest battery for battery-operated tools (Cl. I.3.5.1)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2027

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 
Amendment 1 published Nov. 27, 2025
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-21:2017, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2024

• Minor changes to required performance levels for electronic circuits that provide safety-critical functions (Cl. 18.8)
• Protection against risk of inadvertent starting does not apply (Cl. 21.18.1.2)
• Non-self-resetting protection switch that switches off tool does not apply for this appliance (Cl. 23.3)
• Clarification that vibration test is conducted on lightest battery for battery-operated tools (Cl. I.3.5.1)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2027

AS/NZS 62841.2.22:2025

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
New edition published Nov. 27, 2025
Superseding AS/NZS 60745.2.22:2011
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-22:2025, Ed. 1.0
FYI only
Date of application: Nov. 27, 2028

AS/NZS 62841.3.8:2025

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 
New edition published Nov. 27, 2025
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-3-8:2024, Ed. 1.0
FYI only
Applicable upon publication

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 
Amendment 1 published Nov. 27, 2025
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-3-14:2017, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2024

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

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2027

AS/NZS 62841.4.1:2018, Amendment 1

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 4.1: Particular Requirements for Chain Saws 
Amendment 1 published Nov. 27, 2025
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 that provide safety-critical functions (Cl. 18.8)
• Clarification of 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 power switch assessment for lock-off device (Cl. 21.18.102)
• Exempted from dust collection requirement (Cl. 21.35)
• Changes to creepage, clearance and distance through insulation assessment to accommodate different constructions, 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, as well as modification to assessment of accessibility to two conductive accessible parts that have a hazardous voltage between them, drop test and creepage/clearance requirements (Annex K)
• Additional ageing test for gaskets, o-rings, seals and tubing used for moisture resistance (Annex EE)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2027

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 
Amendment 2 published Nov. 27, 2025
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-4-4:2020, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 2:2024

• Changes to marking and instruction requirement (Cl. 8)
• Clarification that surface temperature limits do not apply to cutting means or cutting accessory drive enclosure if it is marked with W017 safety sign from ISO 7010 (2011-05) (Cl. 12.2.1)
• Minor changes to required performance levels for electronic circuits that provide 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 of assessment on handle/grasping surface insulation protection from live parts when accidentally cutting into wire (Cl. 20.5)
• Changes to lock-off device for power switch/operator presence sensor assessment (Cl. 21.18.101)
• Additional marking requirement for detachable battery packs and battery tools, as well as modification to battery pack durability compliance requirement, drop test, balance of appliance due to battery pack (Annex K)

Date of application: Nov. 27, 2027

AS/NZS 62841.4.8:2025

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 4.8: Particular Requirements for Shredders/Chippers
New edition published Nov. 27, 2025
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-4-8:2025, Ed. 1.0
FYI only
Applicable upon publication

Regulatory changes

MEPS — Australia 

LED lamp registration form now available
On March 3, 2025, rules were introduced to support new minimum energy performance standards (MEPS), mandatory packaging information and other requirements for LED lamps. The rules also allow for continued sales of LED lamps imported before March 3, 2026, if certain conditions are met.

https://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories/led-lamp-registration-form-available-today

Standards/amendments published but pending application

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

AS/NZS 60335.2.40:2023

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.40: Particular Requirements For Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers
New edition published June 30, 2023
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-40, Ed. 7.0

• Addition of dehumidifiers without motor compressors and thermoelectric, e.g., Peltier element, heat pumps to scope as well as increase of maximum rated voltage to 300 V for single-phase appliances (Cl. 1)
• Allowance of installation instruction specified length for piping shorter than 5 m or longer than 7.5 m to be used in split units
• Revision of requirements for marking on appliance and packaging, including addition of a symbol for minimum floor area, modification of symbol for flammable refrigerants to include safety group per ISO 817, additional information in instruction manual (minimum and maximum operating temperature, accessibility classification, maximum allowable pressure, etc.) (Cl. 7.6, 7.12)
• Revision of requirement for leakage current for stationary Class I motor-operated appliances to align with Part 1 requirement and allow 3.5 mA limit (Cl. 13, 16)
• Addition of abnormal operation test for supplementary air heaters (Cl. 19.104) and dehumidifiers under low-charge condition (Cl. 19.105)
• Clarification that appliances fixed in position only by piping are also subject to stability assessment with piping disconnected (Cl. 20.1)
• Revision of vibration during transportation requirement, allowing alternative test methods in some cases (Cl. 21.101)
• Additional requirements for flammable refrigerant detection systems (Cl. 22.122)
• New requirements for safety shut-off valves to limit releasable charge (Cl. 22.132), particle foam material to be used with protector cover and separated from certain metallic parts if operating temperature is higher than 80°C (Cl. 22.133-134)
• Additional special ball pressure requirement particle foam material (Cl. 30.101)
• Revision of Table BB.1 with refrigerant information and addition of a link to ISO 817 refrigerant data (Annex BB)
• Revision of requirements for information in manual for appliances with flammable refrigerants (Annex DD)
• Revision of requirements for pressure testing (Annex EE)
• Revision of requirements for leak simulation tests (Annex FF)
• Additional requirements for applying releasable charge; additional coverage for A2 and A3 refrigerants, including new charge limits for appliances with circulation airflow and for enhanced tightness refrigerating systems; revision of requirements for enhanced tightness refrigerating systems using A2L refrigerant (Annex GG)
• Revision of requirements for refrigerant detection systems (Annex LL)
• Revision of simulated leak rate (Annex MM)
• Removal of Annex OO for conditioning internal wiring using UV light; this is now addressed in Annex T of 60335-1
• Addition of new coverage of leak detection system confirmation test (Annex PP)
• Addition of new coverage of method for determining releasable charge (Annex QQ)

Date of application: June 30, 2026

AS/NZS 62841.4.7:2023

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 4.7: Particular Requirements for Pedestrian Controlled Walk-Behind Lawn Scarifiers and Aerators
New edition published June 30, 2023
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-4-7, Ed. 1.0
To supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.92:2003
Date of application: June 30, 2026