Compliance Insights October 2024

Regulatory changes

Electrical safety — Australia

EESS database updates — new requirements for certification

The final phase of transitioning to the new Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS) IT platform is underway and we have been informed that all third-party certification providers (including UL Solutions in New Zealand) will be moved to the new platform over the Dec. 7-8 weekend.

Supplementary fields (including images of rating plates and products) will also become mandatory for certifiers to complete after March 3, 2025 (note: it will be the certifier who uploads the images, not the Responsible Supplier).

Find more information at the EESS platform project website, https://www.eess.gov.au/about/about-the-new-eess-platform/, and in the attached EESS guidance documents.

The EESS Platform Project has also asked us to share the following information.

Additional note regarding Australian and New Zealand certificate holders

Australian or New Zealand applicants and certificate holders will need to onboard the EESS platform as a “Certification Applicant” or as a “Certification Applicant and Responsible Supplier” and then provide UL Solutions with the business name and business email. This information can be found in the “My organisation” screen on the EESS platform. UL Solutions will then use this information when uploading certificates to the new platform. This will help reduce the risk of conflicts for Responsible Suppliers onboarding in future.

UL Solutions in New Zealand has revised our ANZ certification application form (copy attached) to collect the following information:

• Certificate holder EESS SystemID (being the company email address on the new EESS platform) – Most existing certificate holders will have an EESS SystemID, but we understand that they may not immediately be aware of what it is.
  Note: This information will be needed for EESS certificates starting Dec. 9, 2024.
• Images – To assist with automating uploads to the EESS IT platform, we are asking for image files to be in the format RL-modelref.jpg for the rating label, and TN-modelref.jpg for the product photo. As these will be publicly visible on the new EESS IT platform, you may wish to consider providing website-worthy images. The EESS guidance document suggests a file size of 30 kB to 300 kB.
  
  Note: This information will be needed for EESS certificates starting March 3, 2025.

MEPS — Australia

The following Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) appliances no longer require registration:

• Set-top boxes.
• Ballasts for fluorescent lamps.
• Transformers and electronic step-down converters for extra-low voltage (ELV) lamps.

https://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories/three-gems-appliances-no-longer-require-registration

Streamlining regulations for refrigerated cabinets

The updated legislation came into force on Oct. 5, 2024. The main changes are as shown below:

• Provide additional compliance pathways using recent international test standards in addition to those already referenced in the old determination.
• Include changes to the marking plate requirements with transitional provisions.

https://www.energyrating.gov.au/news-and-stories/streamlining-regulation-refrigerated-cabinets

Draft standards/amendments published

DR AS 6183:2024

Fire Protection Equipment – Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems for Use on Premises – Design and Installation (ISO 6183:2022 MOD)

New edition published Aug. 12, 2024
FYI only

Closing date for comments: Oct. 15, 2024

DR AS/NZS 4417.2:2020 Amendment 1

Regulatory Compliance Mark for Electrical and Electronic Equipment – Part 2: Specific Requirements for Particular Regulatory Applications

DR 24047 CP

• Revises “arc welding machine” regulatory definition to include plasma cutting systems and removes exclusion for industrial use.
• Requires meeting resistance to heat and fire requirement of AS/NZS 60335.1, Cl. 30.2, as attended appliance and for supply plug/cord to be suitably rated for continuous operation current.
• Revises “water heater” regulatory definition to include heat pump water heaters that incorporate a heating element (applicable standards: AS/NZS 60335.2.40 and AS/NZS 60335.2.21).
• Adds new EESS Level 2 regulatory definition for “heat pump water heater” (applicable standards: AS/NZS 60335.2.40 and AS/NZS 60335.2.21).
• Adds new EESS Level 3 regulatory definition for “electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)” (applicable standards: IEC 61851-1, IEC 62752 and AS/NZS 4777.2, and heat and fire requirements of AS/NZS 60335.1, Cl. 30.2, as appropriate).
• Adds new EESS Level 3 regulatory definition for “battery energy storage system (BESS) equipment”.
• Adds new EESS Level 2 regulatory definition for “cord extension set” (applicable standard: AS/NZS 3199).
• Adds new EESS Level 3 regulatory definition for “portable power station” (applicable standard: AS/NZS 4763, once amended).

Closing date for comments: Dec. 16, 2024

DR 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

DR 24026 CP

Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-6:2024, Ed. 7.0

• Three-year transition from AS/NZS 60335.2.6:2014 (and its amendments) is proposed.
• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022.
• Additional Test Probe 19 (child’s finger under 36 months) assessment for appliances situated less than 850 mm above floor (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2, B.22.3, B.22.4).
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11).
• Additional requirements for automatic regulation systems and remote automatic regulation systems for induction hobs (remote control for induction hobs is not allowed, but remote automatic regulation systems are allowed) (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 negative temperature coefficient (NTC) can be replaced by a resistor to simulate thermal control short-circuit abnormal operation (Cl. 19.102).
• Visual indication for remote operation required; start of pyrolytic self-cleaning oven shall be confirmed at appliance (Cl. 22.51).
• Additional socket outlet assessment (Cl. 22.61).

Closing date for comments: Dec. 16, 2024

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.12:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.12: Particular Requirements for Warming Plates and Similar Appliances

DR 24027 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-12:2024, Ed. 6.0

• Three-year transition from AS/NZS 60335.2.12:2018 (and its amendments) is proposed.
• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022..
• Additional Test Probe 19 (child’s finger under 36 months) assessment for appliances situated less than 850 mm above floor (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2, B.22.3, B.22.4)
• Considered as not giving rise to hazard; assessment on remote operation not required (Cl. 22.40, 22.49, 22.51).
• Standard connectors shall not incorporate thermal controls (Cl. 22.102).

Closing date for comments: Dec. 16, 2024

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.21:2023 Amendment 1

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.12: Particular Requirements for Storage Water Heaters

DR 24045 CP

AS/NZS variation only

• Immediate implementation proposed.
• Additional instruction for heat exchanger closed water heater that can be retrofitted with immersion heater units and immersion heater units to be retrofitted in a heat exchanger closed water heater (Cl. 7.12.1, AA 7.12.1).
• Test to be carried out on each model and trademark of heat exchanger closed water heater listed in immersion heater unit’s instructions (Cl. AA.5.AZ101).

Closing date for comments: Dec. 16, 2024

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.25:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.25: Particular Requirements for Microwave Ovens, Including Combination Microwave Ovens

DR 24028 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-25:2024, Ed. 8.0

• Three-year transition from AS/NZS 60335.2.25:2020 (and its amendments) is proposed.
• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022.
• Additional Test Probe 19 (child’s finger under 36 months) assessment for appliances situated less than 850 mm above floor (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2, B.22.3, B.22.4).
• Clarification to operating cycles’ representative period during power measurement for inverter-type microwaves (Cl. 10.1, 10.2).
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11).
• Electric strength test instead of leakage current test to be applied to temperature probe after immersion test (Cl. 15.101).
• Spillage test modified for harmonization with IEC 60335-2-6 (Cl. 15.102).
• Minor clarification that only transformer winding temperature rise measurement is required during protective electronic fault condition (Cl. 19.11.3, 19.13).
• Considers drawers part of lids and doors in interlock assessment (Cl. 19.13).
• Clarification of remote operation requirement (Cl. 22.40, 22.49, 22.51).
• Test Probe 18 (child’s finger over 36 months) is applicable on door interlock assessments where Test Probe B is applied (Cl. 22.103.2, 22.105, 22.120).
• Added clarification on appliances having rated voltage less 150 V and rated current greater than 20 A assessment (Cl. 22.106).

Closing date for comments: Dec. 16, 2024

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.26:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.26: Particular Requirements for Clocks

DR 24029 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-26:2024, Ed. 5.0

• Three-year transition from AS/NZS 60335.2.26:2006 (and its amendments) is proposed.
• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022.
• Additional Test Probe 19 (child’s finger under 36 months) assessment for appliances situated less than 850 mm above floor (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2, B.22.3, B.22.4).
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11).

Closing date for comments: Dec. 16, 2024

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.90:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.90: Particular Requirements for Commercial Microwave Ovens

DR 24031 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-90:2024, Ed. 5.0

• Three-year transition from AS/NZS 60335.2.90:2017 (and its amendments) is proposed.
• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022.
• Additional requirements for appliances 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).
• Electric strength test instead of leakage current test to be applied to temperature probe after immersion test (Cl. 15.101).
• Minor clarification that only transformer winding temperature rise measurement is required during protective electronic fault condition (Cl. 19.11.3, 19.13).
• Added screw requirements for commercial microwave ovens without cavity doors and with conveyor-type means, and microwave ovens to be used on board ships (Cl. 28 under Annex BB, EE).

Closing date for comments: Dec. 16, 2024

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.108:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.108: Particular Requirements for Electrolysers

DR 24032 CP

Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-108:2024, Ed. 2.0

• Three-year transition from AS/NZS 60335.2.108:2008 (and its amendments) is proposed.
• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022.
• Additional Test Probe 19 (child’s finger under 36 months) assessment for appliances situated less than 850 mm above floor (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2, B.22.3, B.22.4).
• Additional requirement to limit temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11).

Closing date for comments: Dec. 16, 2024

DR 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

DR 24033 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-110:2024, Ed. 2.0

• Three-year transition from AS/NZS 60335.2.110:2014 (and its amendments) is proposed.
• Alignment with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022.
• Added requirements for screw connections (Cl. 28.1, 28.4).

Closing date for comments: Dec. 16, 2024

DR 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

DR 24034 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 61558-2-8:2024, Ed. 3.0

• Three-year transition from AS/NZS 61558.2.8:2011 (and its amendments) is proposed.
• Editorial and technical alignment with AS/NZS 61558.1:2018 (IEC 61558-1:2017, Ed. 3.0).
• New symbol for power supply unit with linearly regulated output voltage (Cl. 8.11).

Closing date for comments: Dec. 16, 2024

DR AS/NZS 61558.2.9:2025

Safety of Transformers, Reactors, Power Supply Units and Combinations Thereof – Part 2.9: Particular Requirements and Tests for Transformers and Power Supply Units for Class III Handlamps

DR 24035 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 61558-2-9:2024, Ed. 3.0

• Three-year transition from AS/NZS 61558.2.9:2011 (and its amendments) is proposed.
• Editorial and technical alignment with AS/NZS 61558.1:2018 (IEC 61558-1:2017, Ed. 3.0).
• New symbol for power supply unit with linearly regulated output voltage (Cl. 8.11).
• Clarification that this standard is not only valid for tungsten filament handlamps, but all Class III handlamps (removed “tungsten filament lamps” from standard subject heading).

Closing date for comments: Dec. 16, 2024

DR AS/NZS 61558.2.16:2022 Amendment 2

Safety of Transformers, Reactors, Power Supply Units and Combinations Thereof – Part 2.16: Particular Requirements and Tests for Switch Mode Power Supply Units and Transformers for Switch Mode Power Supply Units for General Applications

DR 24046 CP

AS/NZS variation only

• Two-year implementation is proposed.
• Clarification that USB power supply units for fixed wiring shall comply with Clauses 3.16 (Varistor) and 3.17 (single fault, temperature limit, overvoltage category, capacitors bridging reinforced insulation, ignitibility and combustion propagation) of AS/NZS 3100.

Closing date for comments: Dec. 16, 2024

DR 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

DR 24036 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 61558-2-23:2024, Ed. 3.0

• Three-year transition from AS/NZS 61558.2.23:2011 (and its amendments) is proposed.
• 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).

Closing date for comments: Dec. 16, 2024

DR 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

DR 24037 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-16:2024, Ed. 1.0

• New standard; proposed to supersede AS/NZS 60745.2.16:2009 three years upon publication.

Closing date for comments: Dec. 16, 2024

DR 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

DR 24038 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-18:2024, Ed. 1.0

• New standard; proposed to supersede AS/NZS 60745.2.18:2009 three years upon publication.

Closing date for comments: Dec. 16, 2024

DR 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

DR 24039 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-19:2024, Ed. 1.0

• New standard; proposed to supersede AS/NZS 60745.2.19:2011 three years upon publication.

Closing date for comments: Dec. 16, 2024

DR 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

DR 24040 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-20:2024, Ed. 1.0

• New standard; proposed to supersede AS/NZS 60745.2.20:2009 three years upon publication.

Closing date for comments: Dec. 16, 2024

DR 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

DR 24041 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-23:2024, Ed. 1.0

• New standard; proposed to supersede AS/NZS 60745.2.23:2013 three years upon publication.

Closing date for comments: Dec. 16, 2024

DR 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

DR 24042 CP

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

• New standard.

Closing date for comments: Dec. 16, 2024

DR 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

DR 24043 CP

Identical adoption of IEC 62841-3-11:2024, Ed. 1.0

• New standard.

Closing date for comments: Dec. 16, 2024

DR 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

DR 24044 CP

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

• New standard.

Closing date for comments: Dec. 16, 2024

Standards/amendments published but pending application

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

AS/NZS 60335.2.4:2021

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

New edition published Nov. 26, 2021
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.4:2010
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-4:2021, Ed. 7.0

• Aligns text with IEC 60335-1, Ed. 5.2.
• Includes Test Probe 18 (child’s finger) assessment when defining “accessible part”.
• Includes Test Probe 18 for accessibility of live parts (Cl. 8).

Application date: Nov. 26, 2024

AS/NZS 60335.2.24:2021

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

New edition published Nov. 26, 2021
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.24:2010
Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-24:2020, Ed. 8

• Multiple notes promoted to normative text throughout.
• Clarifies definition of “free space” (Cl. 3.6.104) by suggesting that 150 mm sphere or 200 mm cube can be used to identify volumes to be disregarded from calculations.
• Includes measurement of input current of refrigerating appliances using inverter-driven motor compressors (Cl. 10.2); duration of test is six hours (instead of one hour for conventional motor compressors).
• Introduces compatibility tests for winding insulation of motor compressors used with different types of refrigerants and oils (Cl. 22.9) — not required if motor compressor component complies with IEC 60335-2-34.
• Multiple changes to and clarifications of flammable refrigerant testing requirements (Cl. 22.108, 22.109) due to changes in IEC 60079 series of standards.
• Aluminium fins of heat exchangers and other aluminium parts in contact with outer surfaces of copper pipes excluded from galvanic assessment (Cl. 22.111).
• Added enhanced mechanical strength classification and test to accessible glass panel assessment (Cl. 22.116).
• Introduces new requirements for material encasing and in contact with thermal insulation in refrigerating appliances, replacing the previous needle flame tests and V-0- or V-1-classified material options (Cl. 22.117 and Annex EE added, Cl. 30.2.101 removed); note: AU/NZ national differences replace Annex EE with “void” and only accept metallic materials or 5VA polymeric materials.
• Additional requirements for motor-running capacitors (capacitors simply housed within metallic or ceramic housing would not comply) (Cl. 24.5, 24.8).

Date of application: Nov. 26, 2024

AS/NZS 60335.2.34:2021

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

New edition published Nov. 26, 2021
Superseding AS/NZS 60335.2.34:2016
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-34:2021, Ed. 6

• Introduces use of motorette for winding wire compatibility tests (Cl. 3.8.102, Annex BB).
• Introduces optional pressure endurance test (Cl. 18.101, Annex EE).
• Clarifies compatibility test for insulation inside housing (Cl. 22.9).
• Clarifies clearances inside the housing for motor compressors suitable for use at altitudes exceeding 2,000 m (Cl. 29.1).
• Updates breaking strength of tie cord after temperature heating cycle (Annex CC).

Date of application: Nov. 26, 2024

AS/NZS 60335.2.113:2017 Amendment No. 1  

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.113: Particular Requirements for Cosmetic and Beauty Care Appliances Incorporating Lasers and Intense Light Sources

Amendment 1 published Nov. 25, 2022

Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-113, Ed. 1, Amendment 1

• Removes definition of “embedded laser” and “maximum permissible exposure”.
• Change of laser beam warning symbol (Cl. 7.6).
• Adds different leakage current limit for applicator and additional leakage current assessment between applicator and piles of supply with each supply conductor (Cl. 13.2, 13.101).
• Adds mechanical strength against crushing and drop test for detachable power supply (Cl. 21.102, 21.103).
• Adjustment to laser type grouping/classification (Cl. 22.107).
• Change of stray optical radiation exposure limit (Cl. 22.108, 22.109, 32.101, 32.102).
• Considers beauty care appliances with lasers or intense light sources as unattended appliances and others as attended appliances for glow wire (Cl. 30.2).

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2024

AS/NZS 62841.2.1:2018 Amendment No. 1  

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 2.1: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Drills and Impact Drills

Amendment 1 published Nov. 25, 2022

Identical adoption of IEC 602841-2-1, Ed. 1, Amendment 1

• Clarifies that rotary screwdrivers, impact wrenches and rachet drivers are not within the scope of this standard, but IEC 62841-2-2 (Cl. 1).
• Splits safety-critical function (SCF) for output speed prevention in Table 4 into two categories (more than 150% of no-load speed less than 3,500 rpm, and more than 130% of no-load speed greater than 3,500 rpm) (Cl. 18.8).
• Modification that no-load speed at rated voltage shall be less than 120% of rated no-load speed (Cl. 19.6).
• Additional handle hazard assessment for electronically controlled torque (Cl. 19.102.3, 19.102.4, Annex K.18.8, K.19.102).
• Power switch trigger and lock-off devices to prevent inadvertent starting are not applicable (Cl. 21.18.1.2).
• Clarification on impact drills and diamond core drills during noise and vibration emissions (Annex I).

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2024

AS/NZS 62841.3.10:2017 Amendment No. 1

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 3.10: Particular Requirements for Transportable Cut-Off Machines

Amendment 1 published Nov. 25, 2022

Identical adoption of IEC 602841-3-10, Ed. 1, Amendment 1

• Updates Safety-Critical Function (SCF) Table 4 by including SCF for “prevent exceeding thermal limits” and “function to have two separate actions before motor start,” removes “lock-off function” and “prevent self-resetting SCF,” and changes “desired switched off power switch” minimum performance level to 50 years (Cl. 18.8).
• Removes recording requirement of wheel speed during wheel guard strength test (Cl. 20.102.1).
• Dust collection requirement (Cl. 21.35) and non-self-resetting protection device or circuit (Cl. 23.3) not applicable.
• Clarifies steel bar type for cutting during noise test (Annex I.2.5).

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2024

AS/NZS 62841.4.2:2018 Amendment No. 1

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 4.2: Particular Requirements for Hedge Trimmers

Amendment 1 published Nov. 25, 2022

Identical adoption of IEC 602841-4-2, Ed. 1, Amendment 1

• Clarifies that maximum speed is attained when adjusted in accordance with manufacturer’s specs and/or instructions; when maximum speed is not attended under no-load condition, manufacturer shall provide special hardware or software to attain this maximum speed (Cl. 3.11, 5.103).
• Minor modifications to marking and instructions (Cl. 8.2, 8.14).
• After ingress protection (IPX) testing, appliance should not start with power switch in off position; creepage distance of insulation shall not be reduced by traces of water; if creepage distances can be reduced, appliance will be short-circuited and evaluated for fire risk and loss of safety-critical function (Cl. 14.2.2).
• Adds warning for overheating of cutting device during continuous operation (Cl. 17.2).
• Minor change to handle perimeter dimension (Cl. 19.101.1.1).
• Additional requirement for 25 mm clearance around blade control (Cl.19.101.1.2, 19.101.1.3, 19.101.2.1, 19.101.2.2, 19.101.2.3).
• Added torque (2 Nm) used for adjustable handle assessment (Cl. 19.101.3.2).
• Additional requirement for hand protection for single-sided hedge trimmers (Cl. 19.102.2.1).
• Blunt extension exempted for Category 4 hedge trimmers with a blade configuration where there are only two handles, and the front handle is a stick-type handle that is permanently fixed to the smooth side of a single-sided cutting device (Cl. 19.103.2.4).
• Clarifies that same sample can be reused for drop test if without failure (Cl. 20.3.1).
• Changes measurement point for deflection/deform strength from blade control and cutter blade to power switch and cutter blade (Cl. 20.101.3.3).
• Additional requirement for operator presence sensor whose motion is mechanically obstructed; response time of returning to locked state upon release of blade control extended from one second to five seconds (Cl. 21.17.1, 21.18.102.3).
• Minor modification to handle and shaft of extended-reach hedge trimmers (Cl. 21.30.101).
• Non-self-resetting protection devices not applicable for extended-reach hedge trimmers and machines fitted with two blade controls that require simultaneous actuation (Cl. 23.3).
• Considers creepage/clearance requirements for transient overvoltages originating in equipment not exceeding 4,000 V and clarifies how protection against deposition can be achieved (Cl. 28.1).

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2024

AS/NZS 62841.4.3:2021

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 4.3: Particular Requirements for Pedestrian Controlled Walk-Behind Lawnmowers

New edition published Nov. 26, 2021
Supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.77:2002
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-4-3:2020, Ed. 1

Date of application: Nov. 26, 2024

AS/NZS 62841.4.4:2021

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

New edition published Nov. 26, 2021
Supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.91:2008

• Identical adoption of IEC 62841-4-4:2020, Ed. 1.

Date of application: Nov. 26, 2024