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Australian and New Zealand RCM Regulations Update - AS/NZS 4417.2:2020 Amendment 1:2026

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2026-03-11

To ensure electrical safety, Australian and New Zealand regulations require electrical equipment to be marked with the RCM symbol in accordance with AS/NZS 4417.1&2 and Electrical Equipment and Safety Systems (EESS) requirements, otherwise it cannot be sold in the Australian and New Zealand markets. AS/NZS 4417.2 provides a detailed list of specific regulatory requirements that equipment must comply with this standard.


 

Amendment 1 to AS/NZS 4417.2:2020 was officially released on February 12, 2026.

 


Regulatory changes

 
 

电焊机 – 对于逆变器类型的电焊机,其适用标准更改为IEC 60974-1。其他类型适用标准为AS 60974.1或者 IEC 60947-6。AS/NZS 60335.1的clause 30.2也是强制要求。同时要求电线和插头的功率能够确保电焊机持续工作。过渡期至2027年2月12日。

 

Arc Welders – standards have changed to IEC 60974-1 for inverter types and AS 60974.1 or IEC 60947-6 for other types, AS/NZS 60335.1 clause 30.2 also now required, as well as a requirement the cord and plug are supplied rated for continuous operation current. Transition date is 12 February 2027.

 

 

带加热装置的热泵式热水器被纳入热水器范畴,其适用标准为AS/NZS 60335.2.40 和 60335.2.21。过渡期至2027年2月12日。

 

Heat pump hot water heaters incorporating an element have been added to the water heater definition and require certification to AS/NZS 60335.2.40 and 60335.2.21. Transition date is 12 February 2027.
 

 

不带加热装置的热泵式热水器被定义为Level 2。其适用标准为AS/NZS 60335.2.40。必须在EESS数据库注册。过渡期至2027年2月12日。

 

Heat pump hot water heaters without an element are now level 2 and must comply with AS/NZS 60335.2.40 and be registered in the EESS database. Transition date is 12 February 2027.

 

 

EV充电器是Level 3产品。过渡期至2028年2月12日。
 

EV Chargers are now level 3. Transition date is 12 February 2028.


 

电池储能系统也被定义为Level 3产品。其认证适用标准为SA TS 5398。过渡期至2028年2月12日。

 

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are now level 3 and require certification to SA TS 5398. The transition date is 12 February 2028.

 

 

线缆延申装置被定义为Level 2, 必须满足AS/NZS 3199且在EESS数据库注册。过渡期至2027年2月12日。
 

Cord Extension sets are now level 2 and must comply with AS/NZS 3199 and be registered in the EESS database. Transition date for this is 12 February 2027.

 

 

便携式充电站被定义为Level 3产品,其认证适用标准为AS/NZS 4763。过渡期至2028年2月12日。

 

Portable Power Stations are now level 3 and must be certified to AS/NZS 4763. The transition date for this is 12 February 2028.

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