Compliance Insights March 2024

New standard/amendment publications

AS 4627:2017 Amendment 3:2024

Quick-Connect Devices for Gas
Amendment 3 published on March 8, 2024
FYI only

AS 4617:2018 Amendment 2:2024

Manually Operated Gas Valves
Amendment 2 published on March 8, 2024
FYI only

AS/NZS 5263.1.10:2019 Amendment 1

Gas Appliances, Part 1.10: Gas Direct Fired Air Heaters
Amendment 1 published on March 29, 2024
FYI only

AS/NZS 5263.1.11:2020 Amendment 1

Gas Appliances, Part 1.11: Small Gas Engine Driven Appliances
Amendment 1 published on March 23, 2024
FYI only

AS/NZS 5263.1.4:2017 Amendment 1

Gas Appliances, Part 1.4: Radiant Gas Heaters
Amendment 1 published on March 23, 2024
FYI only

AS/NZS 5263.1.7:2020 Amendment 1

Gas Appliances, Part 1.7: Domestic Outdoor Gas Cooking Appliances
Amendment 1 published on March 23, 2024
FYI only

AS/NZS IEC 61000.4.6:2024

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Part 4.6: Testing and Measurement Techniques – Immunity to Conducted Disturbances, Induced by Radio-Frequency Fields
New Edition published on March 8, 2024
FYI only

AS/NZS 61008.1:2015 Amendment 1

Residual Current Operated Circuit Breakers Without Integral Overcurrent Protection for Household and Similar Uses (RCCBs), Part 1: General Rules (IEC 61008-1, Ed. 3.2 (2013) MOD)
Amendment 1 published on April 5, 2024

• Clarifies that portable RCCBs shall be evaluated to AS/NZS 3190.
• Voltage of single-phase products shall be 110 V (with additional warning in manufacturer’s instructions) or 230 V or 240 V or 230/240 V, and multi-phase shall be 190 V (with additional warning in manufacturer’s instructions) or 400 V or 415 V or 400/415 V.
• Clarifies that testing is to be conducted at 0.8 x 230 V and 1.1 x 240 V (single-phase) or 0.8 x 400 V and 1.1 x 415 V (multi-phase).

AS/NZS 61009.1:2015 Amendment 1

Residual Current Operated Circuit Breakers with Integral Overcurrent Protection for Household and Similar Uses (RCBOs), Part 1: General Rules (IEC 61009-1, Ed. 3.2 (2013) MOD)
Amendment 1 published on April 5, 2024

• Clarifies that portable RCCBs shall be evaluated to AS/NZS 3190.
• Voltage of single-phase products shall be 110 V (with additional warning in manufacturer’s instructions) or 230 V or 240 V or 230/240 V, and multi-phase shall be 190 V (with additional warning in manufacturer’s instructions) or 400 V or 415 V or 400/415 V.
• Clarifies that testing is to be conducted at 0.8 x 230 V and 1.1 x 240 V (single-phase) or 0.8 x 400 V and 1.1 x 415 V (multi-phase).

New IEC standard/amendment publications (selected subset)

IEC 60335-2-7:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2-7: Particular Requirements for Washing Machines
New edition published on Jan. 30, 2024

• Alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020 (Ed. 6).
• Additional test with Test Probe 19 (child’s finger < 36 months) required (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2, B22).
• Interlock switch not accessible by Test Probe 18 (child’s finger > 36 months) for drum washing machine (Cl. 20.101. 20.103).
• Adds agitator and impeller washing machines to children entrapment prevention requirements (Cl. 20.108).
• Additional requirements for remote operation for appliances with door > 200 mm and drum size > 60 dm³ to reduce child entrapment risk (Cl. 22.51).
• Aligns battery-operated appliance assessment with mains-operated appliances (Annex B).

IEC 60335-2-11:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2-11: Particular Requirements for Tumble Dryers
New edition published on March 19, 2024

• Alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020 (Ed. 6).
• Adds definitions for heat pump-type tumble dryer, cheesecloth and flammable refrigerant (Cl. 3.5).
• Additional test with Test Probe 19 (child’s finger < 36 months) required (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2, B22).
• Additional requirements for remote operation for appliances with door > 200 mm and drum size > 60 dm³ to reduce child entrapment risk (Cl. 22.51).
• Cooling period to be completed when remote controlled pause/abort operation (Cl. 22.105).
• Motor capacitor shall be S2 class protection, Class A or B operation and damp heat test at 40 °C, 93% humidity for 21 days (Cl. 24.8); the capacitor voltage measured when appliance supplied at 1.1 x rated voltage shall not exceed 0.95 (class A) or 0.8 (class B) or 1.3 (starting capacity) of its rated voltage (Cl. 24.5).
• Modifies Annex R.
• Updates flammable refrigerants and non-sparking “n” electrical apparatus requirements (AA, BB – alignment with new IEC 60079-5).

IEC 60335-2-27:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2-27: Particular Requirements for Appliances for Skin Exposure to Optical Radiation
New edition published on Jan. 30, 2024

• Alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020 (Ed. 6).
• 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 > 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 the temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11).
• Radiation hazard assessment not applicable to appliances emitting UV for tanning function (Cl. 32.2).
• Aligns battery-operated appliance assessment with mains-operated appliances (Annex B).
• Updates UV exposure schedule (Annex DD).

IEC 60335-2-31:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2-31: Particular Requirements for Range Hoods and Other Cooking Fume Extractors
New edition published on Feb. 15, 2024

• Alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020 (Ed. 6).
• Test Probe 18 (child’s finger > 36 months) not applicable to appliances installed above 1.8 m (Cl. 8.1.1. 20.2).
• Clarification to downdraft system setup requirement for normal operation (Cl. 11.2).
• Additional requirement to limit the temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11).
• Filters not considered detachable parts in accessibility of moving parts assessment if tool is required (Cl. 20.2).
• Introduces IEC TR 62854 for sharp edge assessment (Cl. 22.14).
• Considered as not giving rise to hazard, therefore assessment on remote operation is not required (Cl. 22.40, 22.49, 22.51).
• Differentiates odour extraction filter from grease filter (Cl. 30.101).

IEC 60335-2-41:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2-41: Particular Requirements for Pumps
New edition published on Jan. 30, 2024

• Alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020 (Ed. 6).
• Worst-case sludge .density specified in IM is considered for vertical wet pit pumps’ normal operation (Cl. 3.1.9)
• Adds definition for aquarium and garden pond pump.
• Adds marking for maximum operating depth and indoor use symbol (Cl. 7.1, 7.6, 7.12).
• Adds solar radiation exposure on rating label requirement (Cl. 7.14.101 — different from AS/NZS A1 variation).
• Test Probe 18 (child’s finger > 36 months) not applicable to sludge, vertical wet pit, submersible and shower boost pumps (Cl. 8.1, 20.2).
• Additional requirement to limit the temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11).
• Adds alternative compliance for shower-boost pump by considering drain holes blocked if the drain hole does not meet the minimum dimensions (Cl. 22.6).
• No remote control on submersible pumps for cleaning and maintenance of swimming pool unless they are Class III and rated voltage < 12 V (Cl. 22.40).
• Switch for remote operation is not required for pump used in closed hydraulic system, table fountain pump, vertical wet pit pump, submersible pump or pumps that operate continuously without giving rise to hazard (Cl. 22.40, 22.49, 22.51).
• Allowance of special connector (cannot be detached engaged) to be used for pump for permanent fixed wiring; it shall comply with IEC 61984 and not be confused with other coupler (Cl. 22.107, 24.1.101, 25.3).
• Aquarium pump’s cord shall be at least 1.5 m or specified operating depth + 0.5 m (Cl. 25.8).
• Number of cord flexing is set to 2,000 for Type Z attachment and 1,000 for other attachments (Cl. 25.14)
• Clarification to battery-operated pump (Annex B).

IEC 60335-2-73:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2-73: Particular Requirements for Fixed Immersion Heaters
New edition published on March 14, 2024

• Alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020 (Ed. 6).
• Additional requirement to limit the temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11).

IEC 60335-2-108:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2-108: Particular Requirements for Electrolysers
New edition published on March 22, 2024

• Alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020 (Ed. 6).
• Additional test with Test Probe 19 (child’s finger < 36 months) required (Cl. 8.1.1, 20.2, B22).
• Additional requirement to limit the temperature rise of external accessible surfaces (Cl. 11).

IEC 60335-2-120:2024

Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2-120: Particular Requirements for the Safety of Appliances for the Generation of Directly Inhalable Aerosols
New edition published on Feb. 8, 2024
New standard; examples within the scope of this standard are:

• Vapour and aerosol appliances.
• Personal vaping appliances.
• Electronic cigarettes.
• Electronic nicotine or non-nicotine delivery systems.
• Electronic tobacco heating appliances for heated tobacco products.

Excludes the following:

• Medical ventilators.
• Humidifiers (refer IEC 60335-2-98).
• Consumables, e.g., e-liquids and other inhaled aerosol substances.

Regulatory changes

MEPS — Australia

Several air conditioner models’ registrations were cancelled due to being unable to provide check testing data. The list of models can be seen in link as shown below.
Air conditioner registrations cancelled by GEMS Regulator | Energy Rating

EMC/RF — Australia

ACMA publishes draft plan for future of Australian airwaves
ACMA lays out draft plan for future of Australian airwaves | ACMA
Comments close May 6, 2024 — Draft five-year spectrum outlook 2024–29 | ACMA

Standards/amendments published but pending application

The following standards have an application date within the next 6 months

AS/NZS 60320.1:2023

Appliance Couplers for Household and Similar General Purposes, Part 1: General Requirements (IEC 60320-1:2015 (ED. 3.1) MOD)
New edition published on June 30, 2023
Modified adoption of IEC 60320‑1, Ed. 3.1

• Adds interconnection coupler, plug connector and appliance outlet to the standard, along with different combination setup.
• Adds interconnection parts definition.
• Removes some terminal definitions.
• Clarification of requirements for non-standardized appliance couplers and considers end-use condition.
• Part of the requirement of couplers complying with standard sheets is moved from IEC 60320-1 to IEC 60320-3 (including countersunk requirement).
• Test samples shall be conditioned for more than 168 hours before testing, and more sets of samples are required for testing (Cl. 5.3, Annex C).
• Allows rated currents to be in ranges with maximum limit of 16 A (instead of set value, e.g., 0.2 A, 2.5 A, 6 A, etc.) (Cl. 6.2).
• Removes 35°C ambient temperature testing condition (Cl. 9.4, 10.1).
• Clarifies that external parts of appliance outlet and plug connectors are also required to be of insulating material.
• Some clamping tests for rewireable connectors are removed and directed to IEC 60999-1 (Cl. 12).
• Non-standardised, non-reversible couplers’ polarisation shall be verified for contact position (Cl. 13.2).
• Adds different insulation resistance limit and test voltage for functional, basic, supplementary and reinforced insulation during insulation resistance and electric strength assessment (Cl. 15).
• Clarification to total mass calculation during maximum withdrawal force verification (Cl. 16.2).
• Includes non-standardised types during maximum and minimum withdrawal force verification (Cl. 16.2, 16.3).
• Minor modification to heating test for connectors/plug connectors (not subject to Cl. 23.7 and no need to measure temperature rise — Cl. 18.2).
• Considers rated current range for breaking capacity and temperature rise requirement, e.g., >0.2 A to < 10 A, ≥10 A, etc. (Cl. 19, 21).
• Adds power factor for normal operation test current (Cl. 20).
• Updates type of cord reference according to IEC 60245 (Cl. 22.1).
• Adds table for list of torque and pull force required for different current rating connectors instead of applying 100 N and 0.25 Nm to all (Cl. 23.6).
• Impact hammer, ball pressure and tracking test details are referenced to their relevant standards (Cl. 23.4, 24.1, 27.2).
• Removes appliance inlet shroud pressure test (old Cl. 23.4, 23.8).
• Removes 1-hour 100°C heat resistance and 100°C pressure test (old Cl. 24.1.1, 24.1.3).
• Removes nickel plating on pins of appliance inlet in very hot condition requirement (old Cl. 25.8).
• Changes clearance, creepage and solid insulation assessment.
• Introduces rated impulse voltage determination and is closer to IEC 60335 method (Cl. 26.2, 26.3).
• Adds alternative resistance to rusting assessment (Cl. 28).
• Adds accessible surface check that live parts are not coming through (Annex B.4.1).

Date of application: June 30, 2024

AS/NZS 62841.2.3:2021

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
New edition published on June 25, 2021
Supersedes AS/NZS 60745.2.3:2011
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-3, Ed 1
New edition replacing AS/NZS 60745.2.3:2011
Date of application: June 25, 2024

AS/NZS 62841.2.6:2021

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 2.6: Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Hammers
New edition published on June 25, 2021
Supersedes AS/NZS 60745.2.6:2009
Identical adoption of IEC 62841-2-6, Ed 1
New edition replacing AS/NZS 60745.2.6:2009
Date of application: June 25, 2024