Compliance Insights September 2025

New standards/amendments published

SA TS 5398:2025

Electrical Energy Storage Equipment – Safety Requirements 
New edition published Aug. 15, 2025
This standard contains the safety requirements of electrical energy storage equipment designed to be used within domestic, residential or small-scale industrial and/or commercial applications. It is intended to be an update to the 2018 “Battery Best Practice Guide: Battery Storage Equipment – Electrical Safety Requirements.”

AS/NZS 61558.2.16:2022 Amendment 2:2025

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
Amendment 1 published Sept. 4, 2025
AS/NZS variation only 
Clarification that USB power supply units for fixed wiring shall comply with Clauses 3.16 and 3.17 of AS/NZS 3100

Date of application: Sept. 4, 2027

Draft standards/amendments published

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.106:2022 Amendment 1:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.106: Particular Requirements for Heated Carpets and for Heating Units for Room Heating Installed Under Removable Floor Coverings 
DR 25045 CP (https://www.standards.govt.nz/shop/dr-amendment-no-1-to-asnzs-60335-2-1062022) 
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-106:2021, Ed. 2.0, Amendment 1:2025

• Test Probe 19 (simulates the finger of a child less than 36 months old) assessment for appliances situated less than 850 mm above the floor (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)

Closing date for comments: Nov. 25, 2025

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.114:2023 Amendment 1:2025

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.114: Particular Requirements for Personal-e-Transporters
DR 25044 CP (https://www.standards.govt.nz/shop/dr-amendment-no-1-to-asnzs-60335-2-1142023)
Modified adoption of IEC 60335-2-114:2022, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2025

• Scope expanded to include electrical propulsion parts of electric cycles and conversion kits (parts for e-bikes) (ANZ variation) (Cl. 1.0, 3.6, 7.1, 7.12)
• Additional requirements to limit the temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11)

Closing date for comments: Nov. 25, 2025

DR AS/NZS 62841.4.3:2021 Amendment 1:2025

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
DR 25046 CP (https://www.standards.govt.nz/shop/dr-amendment-no-1-to-asnzs-62841-4-32021)
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-4-3:2020, Ed. 1.0, Amendment 1:2025

• Additional warning statements requirement
• Additional requirement for instruction manual to include appliance weight and mounting instructions for heavy appliances (more than 25 kg) (Cl. 8.3, 8.14.3)
• Additional evaluation for fire risk and safety-critical function during ingress protection (IPX) assessment (Cl. 14.2)
• Addition of Class II construction motor assessment and clarification of “other motor” during abnormal-operation insulation high voltage test (Cl. 18.5)
• Clarification to electronic fault assessment 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)
• Parking brake engagement not to rely on machine being connected to supply (Cl. 19.101.1.3)
• Risk of thrown objects assessment to allow additional samples to be tested in the event of test failure (Cl. 19.102.5.6)
• Addition of foot-operated parking brake requirement for operator controls (Cl. 21.104.1)
• Additional requirement for activating operator presence control before and after cutting means (Cl. 21.104.2)
• Clarification to declaration and verification of noise emission values (Annex I.2.9)
• Additional requirement for battery tools and battery packs (Annex K)
• Updated requirement for battery tools and battery packs provided with mains connection or nonisolated sources (Annex L)

Closing date for comments: Nov. 25, 2025

Standards/amendments published but pending application

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

AS/NZS 60335.2.10:2022

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

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

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.13:2022

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

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

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.28:2022

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

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

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.44:2022 

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

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

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.52:2022 

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

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

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.55:2022 

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

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

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.59:2022

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

• Intended to be used in conjunction with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Clarification of normal operation requirements for battery-operated appliances (Cl. 1, 11.7; Annex B.11.1)
• Clarification that temperature rise limit of handles/grips of vents and air shutters is the same as handles/knobs held for short periods in normal use (Cl. 11.8)
• Additional requirement to limit the temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11)
• Test Probe 18 (simulates the finger of a child more than 36 months old) not applicable to appliances mounted at high levels for moving part accessibility assessment (Cl. 20.2)

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.74:2022

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

• Intended to be used in conjunction with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Exclusion of battery-operated appliances (Cl. 1)
• Addition of appliances that maintain a liquid at a set temperature to “abnormal operation” (Cl. 19.4, 19.5); classified as unattended appliances during glow wire assessment (Cl. 30.2)

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.78:2022 

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

• Intended to be used in conjunction with AS/NZS 60335.1:2022
• Exclusion of battery-operated appliances (Cl. 1)
• Additional requirements for communal-use barbecues (Cl. 3, 7.1, 7.12, 22.103, 22.104)
• Clarification that residual current device (RCD) warning statement is not necessary for fixed-wiring appliances (Cl 7.12)

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.80:2016 Amendment 3

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

Date of application: Dec. 1, 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.106:2022

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

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

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2025

AS/NZS 60335.2.107:2020 Amendment 1:

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2.107: Particular Requirements for Robotic Battery Powered Electrical Lawnmowers
Amendment 1 published Dec. 1, 2023
Identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-107:2019, Ed. 2, Amendment 2:2021
Removal of requirement for maximum kinetic energy upon impact in automatic mode and minor editorial change to obstruction sensor (Cl. 22.105.2)

Date of application: Dec. 1, 2025

AS/NZS 62841.3.6:2015 Amendment No. 2

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

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

Date of application: Nov. 25, 2025