SIST EN 60335-1:1995/A12:1997

Overview

EN 60335-1:1994/A12:1996 - titled Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 1: General requirements - is a European standard adopted by the CLC and issued in national versions (for example SIST EN 60335-1:1995/A12:1997 in Slovenia). It sets out the general safety framework and baseline requirements that apply across a wide range of household and similar electrical appliances. This edition has been superseded by EN 60335-1:2002, but remains relevant for historical reference and understanding the evolution of appliance safety requirements.

Key Topics

The standard defines broad, foundational safety expectations applicable to many appliances. Key technical topics typically addressed include:

• General safety principles for design and construction of electrical appliances
• Protection against electric shock, including insulation and earthing principles
• Mechanical safety and stability to reduce risk of injury during normal use
• Fire and thermal safety, covering overheating and flammability considerations
• Temperature limits and thermal protection for accessible parts and internal components
• Marking, warnings and instructions to ensure safe installation, operation and maintenance
• Testing and assessment methods used to verify compliance with the general requirements

(As a general-requirements document, EN 60335-1 provides the baseline that product-specific parts of the EN 60335 series build on.)

Applications

This standard is practical and widely used by:

• Manufacturers and product designers of household and similar electrical appliances to ensure safe product design and to prepare for conformity assessment
• Test laboratories and certification bodies as a reference for conducting safety tests and issuing compliance reports
• Regulatory authorities and market surveillance teams for interpreting compliance obligations and investigating incidents
• Technical authors and compliance engineers when developing user manuals, safety labels, and technical documentation

Using EN 60335-1 helps organisations reduce safety risks, support CE marking and demonstrate due diligence in product safety.

Related Standards

• Part of the wider EN 60335 series (product-specific parts cover cookers, washers, compressors, etc.)
• Superseded by EN 60335-1:2002 - users should consult the latest edition or product-specific parts for current mandatory requirements.

Keywords: EN 60335-1, safety of household appliances, general requirements, electrical appliance safety, CLC standard, SIST EN 60335-1, appliance compliance, CE marking.