SIST EN 60335-2-41:2003/A1:2004

Overview

EN 60335-2-41:2003/A1:2004 is the CENELEC amendment to the European safety standard for household and similar electrical appliances - Part 2-41: Particular requirements for pumps (aligned with IEC 60335-2-41:2002/A1:2004). It updates EN 60335-2-41:2003 with amendment A1 (approved 2004-03-01) and sets out additional normative references and editorial changes for national adoption across CENELEC members. Key publication/implementation dates: latest national implementation by 2004-12-01 and withdrawal of conflicting national standards by 2007-03-01.

Key topics and requirements

While the amendment itself supplements the base Part 2-41 document, the standard family addresses safety aspects specific to electrical pumps used in household and similar applications. Important technical topics reflected by this amendment include:

• Particular safety requirements for pumps used with household appliances (as an extension of general appliance safety in EN 60335-1).
• Normative references: the amendment adds cross-references to relevant international standards (for example IEC 60364-7-701 on electrical installations in locations containing a bathtub or shower), ensuring consistent safety interfaces between appliance and fixed installation requirements.
• Harmonisation and national adoption: specifies that the amendment is to be implemented identically by CENELEC members, with no national departures.
• Language and status: published in English, French and German; translations notified to the CENELEC Secretariat hold equivalent status.

Note: This summary does not reproduce specific technical clauses (tests, construction or performance criteria) from the base EN 60335-2-41 text.

Applications and who uses it

This standard and its amendment are used by:

• Manufacturers and product designers of domestic pumps (circulation pumps, condensate pumps, small water pumps) to ensure product safety and compliance.
• Test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies for type testing and certification to demonstrate compliance with European safety requirements.
• Notified bodies and certification authorities supporting CE marking and market access in Europe.
• Regulatory compliance teams and safety engineers assessing risk, installation requirements, and interaction with building electrical installations (e.g., bathroom locations referenced by IEC 60364-7-701).
• Procurement and technical spec writers who reference harmonized standards for procurement or compliance documentation.

Related standards

• EN 60335-1 (General requirements for household and similar electrical appliances)
• IEC 60335-2-41 (base international document)
• IEC 60364-7-701 (electrical installations - locations with bath/shower) - added as a normative reference by this amendment

Keywords: EN 60335-2-41, pump safety standard, household appliance safety, IEC 60335-2-41, CENELEC amendment, domestic pumps, electrical safety, conformity, CE marking.