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What does the frequent occurrence of the 19th test refer to in the update of the 60335 series standard for home appliance safety regulations?

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2026-04-20

In recent years, the 60335 series of home appliance safety standards have been updated frequently, and what does the frequent mention of the requirement for the 19th test of IEC 61032 standard mean? What is the difference between the 18th experiment?

 

Experiment No. 18: Simulate children aged 36 months to 14 years to evaluate the touch behavior of older children.

Standard size drawing:

 

Experiment No. 19: Simulate the touch behavior of infants and young children aged 36 months and below.

The protection requirements for the 19th test are higher!

Standard size drawing:

 

Comparison of Key Dimensions between Test Fingers 18 and 19:

 

Comparison diagram of the physical objects of Test Finger 18 (top) and Test Finger 19 (bottom):

 

Application scenario example: Humidifier IEC 60335-2-98:2023 (Ed. 3.0)

 

 

8.1.1 Addition:

For appliance components that are not more than 850mm above the ground after installation or normal use according to the instructions, in addition to using test probe 18, test probe 19 of IEC 61032 must also be used, which must be consistent with the provisions of test probe 18.

 

For humidifiers shaped or decorated like toys, the test probe 19 of IEC 61032 also applies to components located above 850mm above the floor according to instructions.

The test probe 18 of IEC 61032 is not applicable to appliances installed above 1.8 meters above the floor according to the instructions.

 

When applying the test probes 18 and 19 of IEC 61032 to the functional parts of humidifiers shaped or decorated like toys, any detachable components should be removed unless tools are required for disassembly.
 

8.1.3 Addition: No need to consider testing probe 19.

 

 

20.2 Increase:

For appliance components that are not more than 850mm above the ground after installation or normal use according to the instructions, in addition to using test probe 18, test probe 19 of IEC 61032 must also be used, which must be consistent with the provisions of test probe 18.
 

For humidifiers shaped or decorated like toys, the test probe 19 of IEC 61032 also applies to components located above 850mm above the floor according to instructions.
 

When using the test probe 19 for testing, install a humidifier with an air purification function and do not remove any filters.

 

However, when applying the test probes 18 and 19 of IEC 61032 to the functional parts of humidifiers shaped or decorated like toys, any detachable components should be removed unless tools are required for disassembly.
 

The test probe 18 of IEC 61032 is not applicable to appliances that require installation above 1.8 meters above the floor.

 

The standard update is based on actual market demand, with detailed requirements for the 18th test finger of older children and the 19th test finger of infants and young children, reflecting the rigor, meticulousness, and keeping up with the times of the standard!

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