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Standard Update | Introduction to the IEC 60335-2-98 Standard Update for Humidifiers

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2024-03-12

Recently, the International Electrotechnical Commission released the third edition of standard IEC 60335-2-98:2023 for humidifiers, which considers the protection of various types of hazards when using electrical appliances under normal conditions, such as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire, and toy like risks. The following is an introduction to the new standard changes:

  standard Usage suggestions

 

IEC 60335-2-98:

2002+A1:2004+A2: 2008

The old standard is still valid, but it is recommended that certificate holders upgrade to the new standard as soon as possible to comply with technical regulations

 

IEC 60335-2-98:2023

Released on December 6, 2023, to be used in conjunction with the 6th edition of IEC 60335-1 Ed 6.0
Main technical regulatory changes:
1. Humidifiers that meet the relevant conditions specified in the standard have been added, and their appearance or decoration can resemble toys (see CL22.44, CL22.105).
2. For humidifiers with shapes or decorations resembling toys, add requirements for drop testing of their functional components, warning language requirements in the instruction manual, and clarify that button batteries or R1 type batteries require that they cannot be touched without tools.
3. If the size specifications of the drainage holes set up to meet the standard requirements are not met, they will be considered blocked.

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