DR AS/NZS 60335.2.81:202x and DR AS/NZS 62841.1:202x (EL-002)

Overview

We are consulting on two adoptions of the following IEC standards:

• IEC 60335-2-81, Ed.4.0:2024
• IEC 62841-1, Ed.1.1:2025

The proposed AS/NZS standards were prepared by Joint Technical Committee EL-002 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances and small power transformers and power supplies.

• Aligning and maintaining pace with the latest international best practices and requirements will avoid the risks to the public and workers using electrical appliances.
• The proposed adoptions of relevant IEC publications for electrical appliances are modified adoptions which include Australian and New Zealand national variations.

Consultation drafts 

Please find below the links to the consultation drafts to view:

DR AS/NZS 60335.2.81:202x Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety Part 2.81: Particular requirements for foot warmers and heating mats

DR AS/NZS 62841.1:202x Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tool and lawn and garden machinery – Safety Part 1.1: General requirements

Please note all comments from the public need to be submitted through this portal. There is no option to upload separate files during the submission process. Any documents or comments relating to this public consultation sent to Standards New Zealand separately will not be considered by the committee.