IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission

IEC TS 60695-11-12:2026 describes a test method intended to investigate whether the bottom part of an enclosure having openings is able to contain the burning droplets inside the enclosure if ignition occurs inside a finished unit.
The purpose of the test is to verify whether the size of the openings in the bottom part of an enclosure are of such a size that reduces the risk of propagation of a flame outside the enclosure of a finished unit .
This technical specification is intended to be used by technical committees in the preparation of documents in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC GUIDE 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51. While this document currently does not have the status of a horizontal safety publication, it is intended to become one if the document is transformed into an International Standard.

IEC/IEEE 62209-1528:2020 specifies protocols and test procedures for the reproducible and repeatable measurement of the conservative exposure peak spatial average SAR (psSAR) induced inside a simplified model of the head and the body by radio-frequency (RF) transmitting devices, with a defined measurement uncertainty. These protocols and procedures apply to a significant majority of the population, including children, during the use of hand-held and body-worn wireless communication devices. These devices include single or multiple transmitters or antennas, and are operated with their radiating structure(s) at distances up to 200 mm from a human head or body. This document is employed to evaluate SAR compliance of different types of wireless communication devices used next to the ear, in front of the face, mounted on the body, operating in conjunction with other RF-transmitting, non-transmitting devices or accessories (e.g. belt-clips), or embedded in garments. The applicable frequency range is from 4 MHz to 10 GHz. Devices operating in the applicable frequency range can be tested using the phantoms and other requirements defined in this document.
The device categories covered include, but are not limited to, mobile telephones, cordless microphones, and radio transmitters in personal, desktop and laptop computers, for multi band operations using single or multiple antennas, including push-to-talk devices. This document can also be applied for wireless power transfer devices operating above 4 MHz.
This document does not apply to implanted medical devices.
This first edition of IEC/IEEE 62209-1528 cancels and replaces IEC 62209-1:2016, IEC 62209-2:2010, IEC 62209 2:2010/AMD1:2019 and IEEE Std 1528:2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) extension of the frequency range down to 4 MHz and up to 10 GHz;
b) testing of devices with proximity sensors;
c) application specific phantoms;
d) device holder specifications;
e) fast SAR testing procedures;
f) test reduction procedures;
g) LTE assessment procedure;
h) revision of validation clause, including validation antennas;
i) revision of SAR assessment procedure;
j) time-average SAR measurement procedure;
k) uncertainty analysis;
This publication is published as an IEC/IEEE Dual Logo standard.

ISO/IEC 27572:2026 specifies the brain–computer interface (BCI) reference architecture (RA). The BCI RA defines the key characteristics of BCI systems, provides a common language for stakeholders, and addresses their concerns. It also provides guidance to system architects on efficient BCI system design, typical implementation categories and effects of using BCI technology in developing applications. Additionally, this document serves as a technical reference for architects, manufacturers, vendors, service providers, regulators and the public to better understand the BCI architecture, its functions and the underlying technology that supports the BCI systems.

IEC/IEEE 62209-1528: Amendment 1

IEC 61010-2-020:2026 is applicable to electrically powered laboratory centrifuges. It is possible that all or part of the equipment falls within the scope of one or more other Part 2 standards of IEC 61010 as well as within the scope of this document. In that case, the requirements of those other Part 2 standards will also apply. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with changes introduced by Amendment 1:2016 of IEC 61010-1:2010.
It has the status of a product safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.
This Part 2-020 is intended to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 61010-1. It was established on the basis of the third edition (2010) and its Amendment 1 (2016), hereinafter referred to as Part 1.
This Part 2-020 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 61010-1 so as to convert that publication into the IEC standard: Particular requirements for laboratory centrifuges.
Where a particular subclause of IEC 61010-1 is not mentioned in this Part 2-020, that subclause applies as far as is reasonable. Where this Part 2-020 states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant requirement, test specification or note in IEC 61010-1 shall be adapted accordingly.

This part of IEC 61076 specifies circular connectors with bayonet locking size B12, B17, B23 and B40, typically used for power, signal and data transmissions in industrial applications. These connectors consist of fixed and free connectors either rewirable or non-rewirable.

IEC 63287-4:2026 gives guidelines for the development of reliability qualification plans using the early failure assessment, based on the environmental conditioning and proposed usage of the product. This document is not intended for military- and space-related applications.

IEC 62841-2-25:2026 applies to hand-held chain beam saws for cutting wood or similar material and designed for use by one person. This document does not apply to chain beam saw attachments that convert a circular saw or a chain saw into a chain beam saw. This document does not apply to chain saws, chain saws for tree service, and pole-mounted pruners.
NOTE 101 Chain saws are covered by IEC 62841-4-1.
NOTE 102 Chain saws for tree service will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841.
NOTE 103 Pole-mounted pruners will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841.
This document is to be used in conjunction with IEC 62841-1:2014 and IEC 62841-1:2014/AMD1:2025.
This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1, so as to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for hand-held chain beam saws. Where a particular subclause of IEC 62841-1 is not mentioned in this document, that subclause applies as far as reasonable. Where this document states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant text in IEC 62841-1 is to be adapted accordingly. Subclauses, notes, tables and figures which are additional to those in IEC 62841-1 are numbered starting from 101. Subclauses, notes, tables and figures in Annex K and Annex L which are additional to those in the main body of this document are numbered starting from 301.
NOTE The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or revised tests. It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation nationally not earlier than 36 months from the date of publication.

IEC 63478-3:2026 describes the measurement methods for users’ quality of experience (QoE) parameters on multimedia conferencing services.

IEC 60679-2:2026 describes the general properties, performance characteristics and usage precautions for quartz crystal oscillators. This document mainly describes crystal oscillators, but some descriptions also apply to oscillators other than crystal units (e.g. MEMS resonators).
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) some new contents that reflect the latest manufacturing technologies;
b) added contents about the operating principle of crystal oscillators;
c) added contents about usage precautions for crystal oscillators.

IEC TS 62607-3-5:2026, which is a Technical Specification, establishes a standardized method to determine the optical key control characteristic
• light conversion efficiency
for quantum dot enabled light conversion films (Q-LCFs) by
• luminance meter.
The light conversion efficiency is derived by the photoluminescence spectrum.
The typical application areas of this standardized measurement method are the nano-photoelectric display devices using Q-LCF as key component, and other relevant optical conversion devices.
WARNING – Persons using this document should be familiar with normal laboratory practice. This document does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to ensure compliance with any national regulatory conditions.

IEC 60728-114:2026 describes the system and equipment specification of FTTH/FTTB (fibre to the home/fibre to the building) networks where information is transmitted in both forward and return path directions using RF subcarrier multiplexing technology, and where the return path transmission uses additionally time division multiple access technique imposed by the transmission of the return path signals using a TDMA (e.g. TDMA mode of DOCSIS) protocol. Such systems are called RF over glass (RFoG) and consist of an RFoG optical network unit (R-ONU), an optical distribution network based on xPON structure, and an RFoG optical return path receiver. This document specifies the basic system parameters and methods of measurement for RFoG systems in order to assess the system performance and its performance limits.
The detailed description of physical layer is out of the scope of this document and it does not include IP transport technologies.

IEC TS 63092-3:2026 is intended to provide a versatile method to determine the solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC or g value) of BIPV modules with a variety of designs.
It addresses the calorimetric determination of the g value for BIPV modules by using the hot box method or the cooled plate method in accordance with ISO 19467 and ISO 19467‑2. The method takes into account the effect on the g value of extracting photovoltaically generated electricity from the BIPV module in the maximum power point state.
This document applies to BIPV modules as defined in IEC 63092‑1 and specifically to BIPV modules with different effective cell area ratios but consisting of identical components such as cells, interconnects, encapsulation and front/back sheets. This evaluation method is applicable to all PV cell technologies and includes coloured BIPV modules.
It is published as a double logo Technical Specification with ISO technical committee 160: Glass in building.

IEC 61591:2023 applies to cooking fume extractors incorporating a fan for the recirculation or extraction mode situated in a household kitchen. It can also be used for cooking fume extractors where the fan is mounted separately from the appliance, but controlled by the appliance when the fan is defined in the technical documentation (e.g. name plate data) and instructions for installation. This document deals also with down-draft systems arranged beside, behind or under the cooking appliance. This document defines the main performance characteristics of these appliances, which are of interest to the user, and specifies methods for measuring these characteristics. This document does not specify a classification or ranking for performance. This document does not deal with safety requirements that are in accordance with IEC 60335-1 and IEC 60335-2-31. Cooking fume extractors without fans operated by a central ventilation system are covered in EN 13141-3. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) new definition of working point, see 3.19;
b) new definition for lowest setting and automatic setting, see 3.17 and 3.18;
c) revised requirements for installation and positioning, see 6.2;
d) added a normative reference ISO 5801 for the specification of the pressure compensation chamber, see Clause 10;
e) separate clauses for determining the volumetric airflow and fluid dynamic efficiency, see Clauses 10 and 11;
f) new approach for determining the fluid dynamic efficiency ("9-point calculation");
g) new definitions, new clause and new Annex B regarding the measurement of low-power modes;
h) new Annex A: assumption for the parameter b.

IEC 63402-2-2:2026 specifies the fundamental aspects of semantic interoperability for the S2 interface and the related data exchange between a CEM and the resource managers within the premises. It provides a technology independent set of data models and interaction patterns in order to enable applications for energy management within the premises. This document does not include:
– mappings to concrete data representations (XML, JSON and similar);
– mappings to application protocols for the message passing;
– security related aspects.
This group EE publication is primarily intended to be used as an EE standard for the products mentioned in the scope, but is also intended to be used by TCs in the preparation of publications for products which are included in the boundary mentioned in the scope of this document

IEC 60623:2026 specifies marking, designation, dimensions, tests and requirements for vented nickel-cadmium prismatic secondary single cells and battery systems made of them for use in industrial applications.
This sixth edition cancels and replaces the fifth edition published in 2017. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) added a test for internal DC resistance;
b) added a subclause for pulse power calculation;
c) added a test for constant power measurement;
d) added a subclause on the determination of durability parameters.

IEC 63522-19:2026 This part defines a test method to measure electrical endurance of electrical relays and provides the appropriate severities and conditions for measurements designed to assess the ability of DUTs to perform under expected conditions of transportation, storage and all aspects of operational use.

IEC 60317-0-1:2013 specifies general requirements of enamelled round copper winding wires with or without bonding layer. The range of nominal conductor diameters is given in the relevant specification sheet. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2008. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- revision to the definition of nominal conductor dimension;
- new subclause containing general notes on winding wire, formerly a part of the scope;
- revision to elongation requirements in Table 4;
- revisions to Clause 13, Breakdown voltage, to include new requirements for intermediate wire diameters;
- revision to continuity of insulation requirements in Table 13;
- revision to the introduction of Annex A;
- revision to B.2 of Annex B;
- revision to Table C.1 of Annex C. Keywords: requirements of enamelled round copper winding wires

IEC 61851-23-3:2026 applies to the EV supply equipment to provide energy transfer between the supply network and electric vehicles (EVs), with a rated maximum voltage at side A (supply network side) up to 1 000 V AC or up to 1 500 V DC and a rated maximum voltage at side B (EV side) up to 1 250 V DC.
This document specifies the EV supply equipment of megawatt charging system (MCS) equipped with a coupler according to IEC TS 63379. Systems different to MCS using a coupler specified in IEC TS 63379 are under consideration.
The requirements for bidirectional power flow systems are under consideration.
This document does not cover all safety aspects related to maintenance.
This document specifies systems with protective separation between side A and side B.
The requirements for digital communication between the EV supply equipment and the EV for control of energy transfer are defined in ISO 15118-10 and ISO 15118-20.
EV supply equipment in compliance with this document is not intended to provide energy transfer to a single EV using
– multiple vehicle connectors of the same EV supply equipment, or
– multiple EV supply equipment.
The requirements for such use cases are not specified in this document but are under consideration.
The requirements for EVs mated to EV supply equipment according to this document are specified in ISO 5474-3:2024, Annex B.

IEC PAS 61850-90-19:2026 document takes over the IEC 61850 data model specific definitions such as the definition of permissions and their assignment to roles from IEC 62351-8.
The general requirements for Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) are defined in IEC 62351-8. This part of IEC 61850, which is a Publicly Available Specification, applies those requirements to the IEC 61850 environment, including the RBAC modelling considerations, the impacts on IEC 61850 models and protocols, and the resulting engineering process requirements.
Additionally, the binding of permissions to objects is defined to allow an interoperable implementation regarding the semantic of roles. This is achieved by an assignment to unique data objects based on the SCL description. Note that for this, IEC 61850-6:2009+AMD1:2018+AMD2:2024 is a prerequisite as it defined a unique identification of objects in SCL.

IEC 63387-1:2026 specifies the methods for evaluating CPV/PV hybrid module performance in terms of power rating. Standard conditions for assessing the power produced by the module and the procedures to measure the power as a function of AOI, irradiance, and temperature are described. A methodology for determining a set of characterization parameter values for the hybrid CPV/PV module (FoV) is also included. In order to compare the performance of different hybrid CPV/PV modules whose output is discontinuous and time-dependent, the concept of effective nominal power is introduced.
This document is applicable to CPV/PV hybrid modules which include both solar cells designed to collect concentrated light (CPV cells array) and solar cells designed to collect diffuse or global light (PV cells array), the latter with bifacial or monofacial illumination. This document applies to hybrid CPV/PV modules with a geometrical concentration ratio > 3x for the CPV cells. For lower geometrical concentration ratio (≤ 3x), the IEC 60904-1 [11] and IEC 61853 series [9] apply.

IEC 60947-5-3:2026 provides additional requirements to those given in IEC 60947-5-2 and IEC 60947-5-1:2024, Annex D (reed contact magnetic switches). It addresses the fault performance aspects of proximity devices with a defined behaviour under fault conditions (PDDB). It does not address any other characteristics that can be required for specific applications.
This document does not apply to protective equipment to directly detect the presence of persons, that are covered by the IEC 61496 series or IEC TS 62998 series.
NOTE 1 A PDDB device can be used to detect indirectly the presence of a person, for example by detecting the position of a platform on which the operator stands (example, garbage trucks).
This document does not specify requirements for the analogue output of PDDB, if any.
This document does not deal with any specific requirements on acoustic noise as the noise emission of proximity devices is not considered to be a relevant hazard.
A PDDB product is intended to be used as sensing subsystem of a safety related control system according to IEC 62061 or ISO 13849-1. Depending on construction principles and complexity, this document is based on product development of the IEC 61508 series to meet the product specific requirements of one or more of the following:
– IEC 61508 series;
– IEC 62061;
– ISO 13849 series.
NOTE 2 The Functional safety device type classification regarding functional safety correlates with IEC 62683-2-3.
This document includes requirements for PDDB when designed for use as part of an interlocking device according to ISO 14119.
This document does not consider aspects of:
– software updates and self-evolving behaviour;
– explosive atmospheres.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This third edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Update of the scope, refined fault performance aspects and relation to standards of functional safety.
b) The ‘safe state’ is generally determined as ‘OFF-state’ (see 3.1.8).
c) Update of EMC requirements in 8.2.6 with references to IEC 60947-5-2:2019 for acceptance criteria A, B and C and requirements of Table 17 for acceptance criterion DS.
d) Interface types for binary interfaces are introduced (see 4.6.2 and Annex B).
e) Functional safety device types according to ISO 13849-1:2023 Annex O (see 4.9).
f) Interlocking device type and coding level according to ISO 14119 are adapted (see 4.10 and 4.11).
g) The operating modes target present (4.12.2) and target absent (4.12.3) are introduced.
h) The ‘switching distance’ replaces the terms ‘release’ and ‘operating’. The behaviour of the PDDB is described according to the operating mode (4.12).
i) The context and verification of the switching distances are considered according to ISO/IEC Guide 98-3:2008 (GUM) and IEC TR 63649 (see 8.2.1.3 and 9.4.2).
j) Requirements for electrical equipment class III are refined.
k) The risk time is replaced with the safety response time (3.1.11).
l) Annex A gives a new example of safety related control system.
m) The test sequences (see 9.3.1) are updated for the specific behaviour of a PDDB.

IEC TS 61641:2026 identifies methods used to verify the ability of the assembly:
– to limit the risk of injury to personnel during an internal arc-fault;
– to limit the damage to an acceptable level as a result of an internal arc-fault;
– to improve the power availability following an internal arc-fault.
This document takes into consideration:
– the effects of the internal overpressure acting on covers, doors, etc.;
– the thermal effects of the internal arc-fault or its roots on the enclosures and of ejected hot gases and glowing particles.
– the correct function of the IAMS within the assembly;
– the prevention of unintended operation of the IAMS within the assembly, for example caused by switching arcs;
– the functioning behaviour of the IAMS immediately after the assembly is energized.
This document describes different methods to assess the performance of an assembly or zones of an assembly in respect of arcing in air due to an internal failure:
– with "passive" arc-fault protection (provided by mechanical construction, e.g. suitable door locks, hinges, pressure relief devices, barriers);
NOTE 1 This approach corresponds to the method according to IEC TR 61641:2014.
– with "active" arc-fault protection (with the integration of IAMS);
NOTE 2 This approach corresponds to the method according to IEC TS 63107:2020.
– with the use of an arc ignition protected zone (to make the ignition of an arc-fault an extremely remote possibility).
NOTE 3 This approach corresponds to the method according to IEC TR 61641:2014.
IAMS consist of internal arc-fault control devices (IACD), e.g. optical-based IACD's in accordance with IEC 60947-9-2 and internal arc-fault reduction devices (IARD), e.g. arc quenching devices (AQDs) in accordance with IEC 60947-9-1 and short-circuit protection devices SCPD's in accordance with IEC 60947-2 (see Figure EE.1). IAMS can be provided by a combined-type device according to IEC 60947-9-2.
IEC 60364-4-42:2024 (Clause 427) provides guidance on the need for internal arc-fault protection.
This document does not supersede any individual product standard. Individual devices are required to comply with their relevant standard.
This document does not apply to integration of arc fault detection devices (AFDD) according to IEC 62606.
Informative Annex AA gives guidance for the user (see IEC 61439-1:2020, 3.11) on internal arc-fault mitigation.
Informative Annex BB gives guidance for the user (see IEC 61439-1:2020, 3.11) of assemblies with "active" arc-fault protection (with the integration of IAMS).
Informative Annex CC gives guidance for the original manufacturer of an assembly when incorporating an integrated IAMS.
This document does not consider other effects which can constitute a risk, such as emission of toxic gases, loud noises and/or intense light. Furthermore, this document does not consider conditions during maintenance work and the personal protective equipment used.
This edition cancels and replaces IEC TR 61641:2014 and IEC TS 63107:2020. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Introduction of the term "arcing class zone", using the term "arcing classes" from the previous document IEC TR 61641:2014.
b) Structured using of the terms "zone" and "area". "Area" is used to describe the place of installation and the accessibility of the assembly (macro-environment). "Zone" is used in this document to describe a defined space within the assembly (micro-environment).
c) Assembly protection is classified into two levels.

IEC 60309-2:2021 applies to plugs, fixed or portable socket-outlets, and appliance inlets, hereinafter referred to as accessories, with a rated operating voltage not exceeding 1 000 V DC or 1 000 V AC with a frequency not exceeding 500 Hz and a rated current not exceeding 125 A, primarily intended for industrial use, either indoors or outdoors.
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 1999, Amendment 1:2005 and Amendment 2:2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
addition of requirements and test for non-solid pins;
additional rating IPX9;
additional marking to indicate neutral terminal and/or earthing terminal.
This document is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60309-1:2021.

IEC TS 63614-2:2026 describes the classifications and challenging technical issues to consider for standardization of multimedia systems and equipment for metaverse in the perspectives of content, platform, network, and device.

IEC 61076-8-110:2026 This part describes free and fixed rectangular connectors, hereinafter referred to as “connector”, with:
2P power plus 2P signal contacts;
- plastic housing with locking lever and four possible codings;
- 300 A rated current, 1 000 V DC rated voltage on the power section;
- 5 A rated current, 50 V DC rated voltage on the signal section;
- individual shielding around each power contact with relevant shielding termination;
- IP65/IP68 degree of protection when mated and locked and IPXXB on both plug and receptacle parts when unmated

IEC 61076-2-117:2026 This part covers shielded and unshielded, free and fixed circular connectors without breaking capacity (COC) for power, signal and data transmission, and specifies the common dimensions, mechanical, electrical and transmission characteristics and environmental requirements as well as test specifications, respectively.

IEC 60794-10: 2026 Amendment 1

IEC 60974-10:2020 is applicable to equipment for arc welding and allied processes, including power sources and ancillary equipment, for example wire feeders, liquid cooling systems, arc striking and stabilizing devices and chargers for battery powered equipment. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2014 and its Amendment 1:2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- updated normative references;
- requirements for battery powered equipment;
- requirements for equipment combined with radio transmitters/receivers.

IEC 60851-5:2026 specifies the following tests:
Test 5: Electrical resistance;
Test 13: Breakdown voltage;
Test 14: Continuity of insulation;
Test 19: Dielectric dissipation factor;
Test 23: Pin hole.
For definitions and general notes on methods of test, Clause 3 of IEC 60851-1:2021 applies. This IEC 60851-5:2026 also specifies methods for determining the dissipation factor of enamelled winding wire, provided in Annex A. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2008, Amendment 1:2011 and Amendment 2:2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Subclauses 5.3.1 and 5.3.2 modified to expand the conductor size range for the loads applied during cylinder method testing for dielectric breakdown voltage of enameled wires and for fully insulated wires.
b) Addition of subclause 6.5 for inline continuity testing of rectangular wire (under consideration).

IEC 62196-3:2026 is applicable to vehicle couplers with pins and contact tubes of standardized configuration, herein also referred to as "accessories", intended for use in electric vehicle conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with rated operating voltage and current in accordance with IEC 62196-1:2025.
This document applies to high power DC interfaces and combined AC/DC interfaces of vehicle couplers that are intended for use in conductive charging systems for circuits specified in IEC 61851-1 and IEC 61851-23.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) The content of IEC TS 62196-3-1 has been integrated into this document as normative Annex AA.
b) increased ratings for all configurations;
c) reference to new tests in IEC 62196-1:2025 (Clauses 34, 35, 36 and 37).

IEC 60335-2-40:2024 deals with the safety of electric heat pumps, sanitary hot water heat pumps and air conditioners, incorporating motor-compressors as well as hydronic fan coils units, dehumidifiers (with or without motor-compressors), thermoelectric heat pumps and partial units, their maximum rated voltage being not more than 300 V for single phase appliances and 600 V for other appliances including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.
Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless can be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laypersons in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
The appliances referenced above can consist of one or more factory-made assemblies. If provided in more than one assembly, the separate assemblies are used together, and the requirements are based on the use of matched assemblies.
A definition of ‘motor-compressor’ is given in IEC 60335-2-34, which includes the statement that the term motor-compressor is used to designate either a hermetic motor-compressor or semi-hermetic motor-compressor.
Requirements for containers intended for storage of the heated water included in sanitary hot water heat pumps are, in addition, covered by IEC 60335-2-21.
This standard does not take into account refrigerants other than group A1, A2L, A2 and A3 as defined by ISO 817. Flammable refrigerants are limited to those of a molar mass of more than or equal to 42 kg/kmol based on WCF (worst case formulation) as specified in ISO 817.
As far as practical, this standard deals with common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered in normal use and assumes that installation, servicing, decommissioning, and disposal are safely handled by competent persons and accidental release of refrigerants is avoided. However, it does not specify the criteria to ensure competence of persons during installation, servicing and disposal. Safety requirements during disposal are not specified in this standard.
Annex HH provides informative requirements on competence of personnel. Criteria for competence of personnel for the purpose of certification schemes can be found in ISO 22712.
Unless specifications are covered by this standard, including the annexes, requirements for refrigerating safety are covered by:
– ISO 5149-1:2014, ISO 5149-1:2014/AMD1:2015, and ISO 5149-1:2014/AMD2:2021,
– ISO 5149-2:2014 and ISO 5149-2:2014/AMD1:2020,
– ISO 5149-3:2014 and ISO 5149-3:2014/AMD1:2021.
Supplementary heaters, or a provision for their separate installation, are within the scope of this standard, but only heaters which are designed as a part of the appliance package, the controls being incorporated in the appliance.
Attention is drawn to the fact that
– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on-board ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary;
– in many countries, additional requirements are specified, for example, by the national health authorities responsible for the protection of labour and the national authorities responsible for storage, transportation, building constructions and installations.
This standard does not apply to
– humidifiers intended for use with heating and cooling equipment (IEC 60335-2-88);
– appliances designed exclusively for industrial processing;
– appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).
This eighth edition cancels and replaces the seventh edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Clause 12 : Part 1, Clause 12 has been made applicable;
b) Clause 19: requirement added for double wall heat exchangers to be resistant against freezing;
c) Clause 20: requirement modified for when

IEC TR 63631-1:2026 presents general features, typical cases, and key technologies related to DMES. It analyses the existing standards and identifies the gaps and needs for DMES development from the perspectives of the equipment layer, the communication layer, the information layer, the management system layer, and the application layer. This document also provides information on future standardization needs in the area.

IEC 60730-2-10:2026 applies to automatic electrical motor-starting relays
- intended to control the start windings of single phase motors;
- for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use;
NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "control" means "motor-starting relays".
- intended for appliances within the scope of IEC 60335;
- for equipment that is used in building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series (HBES/BACS);
- for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications;
EXAMPLE 1 Controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment.
- used in, on, or in association with equipment that are smart enabled;
EXAMPLE 2 Smart grid control, remote interfaces/control of energy-consuming equipment.
- that are AC or DC powered with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC;
- used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof;
- utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs;
- using NTC or PTC thermistors, requirements for which are contained in Annex J;
- that are mechanically or electrically operated, responsive to or controlling such characteristics as current and voltage, or combinations thereof;
EXAMPLE 3 Centrifugal motor-starting devices.
- as well as manual controls when such are electrically and/or mechanically integral with automatic controls.
NOTE 2 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are contained in IEC 61058‑1‑1.
This document applies to
- the inherent safety of motor-starting control, and
- functional safety of motor-starting control and safety related systems (when required),
- controls where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product can impair the overall safety and performance of the controlled system,
- the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated with equipment safety,
- motor-starting controls incorporating electronic devices, thermistor elements, thermal elements or magnetic elements.
This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic electrical motor-starting relays used in, on, or in association with an equipment.
This document does not
- apply to motor-starting relays designed exclusively for industrial process applications unless explicitly mentioned in the relevant equipment standard. However, this document can be applied to motor-start relays for equipment intended specifically for industrial applications in cases where no relevant safety standard exists;
- take into account the response value of an automatic action of a control, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the control in the equipment. Where a response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate equipment standard or as determined by the manufacturer will apply;
- apply to general purpose relays or to contactors and motor starters of the type covered by IEC 60947 series;
apply to mechanically operated motor-starting devices
This part 2‑10 is intended to be used in conjunction with IEC 60730‑1. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition of that standard (2022). Consideration may be given to future editions of, or amendments to, IEC 60730‑1.
This part 2‑10 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60730‑1, so as to convert that publication into the IEC standard: Particular requirements for motor-starting relays.
Where this part 2‑10 states "addition", "modification" or "replacement",

IEC 61514-2:2026 specifies design reviews and tests intended to measure and determine the static and dynamic performance, the degree of intelligence and the communication capabilities of single-acting or double-acting intelligent valve positioners. The tests can be applied to positioners which receive standard analogue electrical input signals (as specified in IEC 60381-1 or IEC 60381-2) and/or digital signals via a data communication link (for example Fieldbus) and have a pneumatic output. An intelligent valve positioner as defined in Clause 3 is an instrument that uses for performing its functions digital techniques for data processing, decision-making and bi-directional communication. It can be equipped with additional sensors and additional functionality supporting the main function. The performance testing of an intelligent valve positioner is conducted with the positioner mounted on and connected to the actuator/valve assembly the positioner is used on. The specific characteristic parameters of the actuator/valve combination such as size, stroke, friction, type of packing, spring package and supply pressure for the pneumatic part has significant impact on the performance of a positioner. The methods of evaluation given in this document are intended for testing laboratories to verify equipment performance specifications. The manufacturers of intelligent positioners are urged to apply this document at an early stage of development.
This document is intended to provide guidance for designing evaluations of intelligent valve positioners by providing:
- a checklist for reviewing their hardware and software design in a structured way;
- test methods for measuring and qualifying their performance under various environmental and operational conditions;
- methods for reporting the data obtained.
When a full evaluation, in accordance with this document, is not required or possible, the tests which are required are performed and the results reported in accordance with the relevant clauses of this document. In such cases, the test report will state that it does not cover the full number of tests specified herein. Furthermore, the items omitted are mentioned, to give the reader of the report a clear overview. This document is also applicable for non-intelligent microprocessor-based valve positioners without means for bi-directional communication. In that case an evaluation will be reduced to a limited programme of performance testing and a review of the construction. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) in 5.5.2, the standard for the measurements of influence quantities has been changed to IEC 62828-1:2026;
b) all references to IEC 61514 have been updated to IEC 61514:2026;
c) the aspect of cyber-security has been added in 4.2.7 and 4.2.9.
This document is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61514:2026.

IEC 61540:2023 applies to portable residual current devices (PRCDs) for household and similar uses, consisting of a plug, a residual current device (RCD) and one or more socket-outlets or a provision for connection. They do not incorporate overcurrent protection. They are intended for single- and two-phase systems for rated currents not exceeding 16 A for rated voltages not exceeding 250 V AC, or for rated current not exceeding 32 A for rated voltages not exceeding 130 V AC to earth. They are intended to provide protection against shock hazard in case of direct contact, in addition to the protection provided by the fixed installations for the circuit downstream.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1997 and its Amendment 1:1998. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) The content of the document was revised and aligned with IEC 60755 (group safety publication for residual current devices) and standard library "blocks and modules".
b) Introduction of classification "4.3 According to behaviour after opening automatically in case of failure of the line voltage".
c) New requirements and tests were added to cover the introduced protection function against shock hazard:
- Verification of correct performance in the case of missing protective conductor.
- Verification of correct performance in the case of hazardous live protective conductor.
- Verification of correct performance in the case of loss of protective conductor.
- Verification of behaviour in the case of external fault current in the protective conductor.
d) Clearances/creepage distances revised and modified in alignment with IEC 62752 (IC‑CPD).
e) Revision of values for minimum operating voltages.
f) Introduction of requirements and test for ambient air temperature between −25 °C and +40 °C.
g) Test of dielectric properties revised and aligned with standard library "blocks and modules".
h) Relevant clauses aligned with IEC 62752 (IC-CPD); IC-CPD is a product standard describing similar product/features.
i) All annexes revised and adapted to content of main document.

IEC 606045-6:2022 applies to instruments designed primarily for the measurement of otoacoustic emissions in the human external auditory meatus evoked by acoustic probe stimuli. This document defines the characteristics to be specified by the manufacturer, specifies minimum mandatory functions for two types of instruments and provides performance specifications applicable to both instrument types. This document describes methods to be used to demonstrate conformance with the specifications in this document and guidance on methods for periodic calibration. The purpose of this document is to ensure that measurements made under comparable test conditions with different instruments complying with this document will be consistent. Instruments can provide a measurement function not specifically within the scope of this document and still comply with the relevant requirements of this document for the functions that are within the scope. This document is not intended to restrict development or incorporation of new features, nor to discourage innovative approaches. IEC 606045-6:2022 cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2009. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) the nominal test frequency used in DPOAE is now defined as the higher of the two frequencies, f2;
b) the permitted deviation of the stimulus signal for TEOAE has been specified;
c) the frequency range for DPOAE stimulus signals has been redefined,
d) the stimulus level requirements for TEOAE have been redefined;
e) the stimulus level requirements for DPOAE have been redefined;
f) the harmonic distortion requirements for DPOAE have been redefined;
g) a minimum measurement range for DPOAE has been added.

IEC TS 61200-201:2026 provides guidance, based on the general requirements provided in the IEC 60364 series, on the implementation of protective measures for low-voltage asynchronous motors. This document covers the control and the protection of low-voltage asynchronous motors.

IEC TR 62669:2026 presents a series of case studies in which electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure is evaluated in accordance with IEC 62232:2025 [1]. The case studies presented in this document involve intentionally radiating base stations (BSs). The BS transmits on one or more antennas using one or more frequencies in the range 110 MHz to 300 GHz. RF exposure assessments consider, as a minimum, the contribution of ambient sources in at least the 100 kHz to 300 GHz frequency range.
Case studies presented in this document illustrate typical usage of IEC 62232:2025 for the RF exposure assessments of the most common BS types, deployed in mobile and wireless networks, such as small cells, street cells, macro BSs, and parabolic dish antennas used for wireless transmission or mobile backhaul. Many case studies also illustrate the implementation of the actual maximum approach and RF exposure assessment of massive multiple-input, multiple-output (mMIMO) BSs, which are deployed in operational mobile networks, such as 5G.
The case studies are provided for guidance only and are not a substitute for a thorough understanding of the requirements of IEC 62232:2025. Based on the technical outcome and lessons learned from each case study, suggestions are made about RF assessment topics to be considered in the next edition of IEC 62232. New assessment techniques for metrics specified in ICNIRP-2020 [2], such as whole-body average SAR (wbSAR) above 10 GHz and absorbed power density (APD), are also introduced.
NOTE 1 Trade names and trademarks of measurement equipment and computation tools given in this document and in the attached test reports are examples of suitable products available commercially. This information is given for the convenience of users of this document and does not constitute an endorsement by IEC of these products.
NOTE 2 The lower frequency considered for ambient sources, 100 kHz, is derived from ICNIRP-2020 [2] and ICNIRP-1998 [3]. Some applicable exposure limit guidelines, however, require ambient fields to be evaluated as low as 3 kHz, e.g. IEEE Std C95.1-2019 [4] and Safety Code 6 [5].
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) additional case studies and technical updates illustrating the implementation of IEC 62232:2025;
b) general implementation of the actual maximum approach for beamforming antennas;
c) validation of power or EIRP control features;
d) in-situ measurement and implementation of extrapolation methods;
e) introduction of emerging laboratory measurement methods for product compliance assessments.

IEC 61308:2026 specifies test methods for the determination of useful high frequency power output in equipment for industrial heating and processing of materials. It is in particular applicable to HF generators made available to users as separate units. This document is basically applicable to equipment operating in the frequency range 100 kHz to 300 MHz, as defined in IEC 60519-1, with the following limitations. This document does not apply to induction heating, which it is possible to carry out in the lower part of the specified frequency band. The ISM centre frequencies for dielectric heating and processing of industrial interest are narrow bands about 6,78 MHz, 13,56 MHz, 27,12 MHz and 40,68 MHz.
This document is not applicable to:
- appliances for household and similar use;
- commercial use;
- laboratory use;
- medical high frequency equipment.
For equipment working in designated ISM bands, it is a legal requirement that the frequency remains within the ISM bands according to CISPR 11, but the resonant frequency of the circuit varies with the change of dielectric parameters of the load. Therefore, the value of the mean output power in the work cycle can be much lower than the value obtained under the test conditions. This value depends upon the response of the tuning system.
NOTE 1 The following criteria are suitable for determination of the classification as industrial equipment:
– commercial equipment is typically designed and planned for series production of many identical units;
– industrial equipment is typically produced in small series or even as single units; the processed goods are consumed or ready for final use at the end of the heating process.
NOTE 2 Heating a workload with dielectric parameters which change significantly in time and/or with temperature, the value of the output power obtained with the actual charge can be different from that obtained with the test load specified in this document.
This document relates to equipment normally operating under continuous rated conditions.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2005. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) adaptation and alignment to the principles in more recent editions of IEC 60519-1 and IEC 60519-6;
b) more detailed descriptions of, in particular, the calorimetric load test and output power evaluation for dielectic plastic welders.