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EVS-EN IEC 60335-2-66:2026
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-66: Particular requirements for water-bed heaters
Scope: This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electric water-bed heaters and their associated control units, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V, including direct current (DC) supplied appliances.
Appliances not intended for normal household use, but that nevertheless can be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used in hotels, are within the scope of this standard.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
Attention is drawn to the fact that
– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or in aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary;
– in many countries, additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities.
This standard does not apply to appliances
– for medical purposes (IEC 60601 series);
– intended for immersion in water during use.
Base documents: IEC 60335-2-66:2025; EN IEC 60335-2-66:2026
EVS-EN IEC 60335-2-66:2026/A11:2026
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-66: Particular requirements for water-bed heaters
Scope: This European Standard deals with the safety of electric water-bed heaters and their associated control units, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V, including direct current (DC) supplied appliances.
Base documents: EN IEC 60335-2-66:2026/A11:2026
ISO 22353:2026
Security and resilience — Guidelines for crowd management
Scope: This document provides guidelines for crowd management at events, mass gatherings and crowded places. It is designed to assist event organizers, event rights holders, event hosts, venue operators and emergency services in planning and executing effective, successful and safe crowd management by ensuring:

implementation of the framework and principles for crowd management;
necessary event and crowd profiling to understand the crowd management risk;
available spaces for expected crowds using crowd capacity assessments; 
sufficient crowd management in the ingress, event circulation, and egress phases;
safe and secure venues, spaces, and pathways for crowds in all phases and situations;
sufficient crowd management plans both for planned execution and in emergencies;
necessary engagement and involvement of public and private interested parties;
continual improvement through systematic evaluation of crowd management arrangements.

This document does not address crowd control or situations that require intervention to manage crowds that display undesirable or dangerous behaviours.
Base documents:
ISO 8124-5:2026
Safety of toys — Part 5: Determination of total concentration of certain elements in toys
Scope: This document specifies methods of sampling and analysing the total concentration of the elements antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury and selenium from toy materials and from parts of toys.
Digestion methods for the elements mentioned in 1.1 are specified for the following types of toy materials:

coatings of paint, varnish, lacquer, printing ink, polymer and similar coatings;
polymeric and similar materials, including laminates, whether textile-reinforced or not, but excluding other textiles;
paper, paperboard and cardboard;
natural or synthetic textiles;
metallic materials, whether coated or not;
other materials, whether mass-coloured or not (e.g. wood, fibreboard, hardboard, bone, and leather);
materials intended to leave a trace (e.g. the graphite materials in pencils and liquid ink in pens);
pliable modelling materials, including modelling clays and gels;
paints to be used as such in the toy, including finger paints, varnishes, lacquers and similar materials in solid or liquid form;
packaging materials that form part of the toy or have intended play value (e.g. boxes containing jigsaw puzzles or packaging on which the instructions are included in the case of games. Items such as blister packs containing simple instructions are not included in this category).

Digestion methods for glass, ceramic and other siliceous materials or fluorinated polymers or fluorinated polymer coatings are not described. These types of materials are outside the scope of this document.
Screening determination (without the need for sample preparation and digestion) of the elements mentioned in 1.1 is specified for plastics using energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometry (see Annex B).
Base documents:
Replaces: ISO 8124-5:2015
IEC 60730-2-10:2026 EXV
Automatic electrical controls - Part 2-10: Particular requirements for motor-starting relays
Scope: IEC 60730-2-10:2026 EXV contains both the international standard and its extended version (EXV). This extended version of the official IEC Standard is available in English only and provides the user with a comprehensive content of the Standard. IEC 60730-2-10:2026 EXV includes the content of the references made to IEC 60730-1:2022.

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", the relevant require­ment, test specification or explanatory matter in Part 1 should be adapted accordingly.
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this part 2, that subclause applies.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2006. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) adoption of IEC 60730‑1:2022 with all of its significant changes.
Base documents:
IEC 60730-2-10:2026
Automatic electrical controls - Part 2-10: Particular requirements for motor-starting relays
Scope: 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", the relevant require­ment, test specification or explanatory matter in Part 1 should be adapted accordingly.
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this part 2, that subclause applies.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2006. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) adoption of IEC 60730‑1:2022 with all of its significant changes.
Base documents:
IEC 61591:2023/AMD1:2026
Amendment 1 - Cooking fume extractors - Methods for measuring performance
Scope:
Base documents:
IEC 61591:2023+AMD1:2026 CSV
Cooking fume extractors - Methods for measuring performance
Scope: IEC 61591:2023+AMD1:2026 CSV 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.
Base documents:
Replaced standards
ISO 8124-5:2015
Safety of toys -- Part 5: Determination of total concentration of certain elements in toys
Scope: ISO 8124-5:2015 specifies methods of sampling and digestion prior to analysis of the total concentration of the elements antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, lead, mercury, and selenium from toy materials and from parts of toys.
Digestion methods for the elements mentioned above are specified for the following types of toy materials:

coatings of paints, varnishes, lacquers, printing inks, polymers, and similar coatings;
polymeric and similar materials, including laminates, whether textile-reinforced or not, but excluding other textiles;
paper, paperboard, and cardboard;
natural or synthetic textiles;
metallic materials whether coated or not;
other materials, whether mass-coloured or not (e.g. wood, fibreboard, hardboard, bone, and leather);
materials intended to leave a trace (e.g. the graphite materials in pencils and liquid ink in pens);
pliable modelling materials, including modelling clays and gels;
paints to be used as such in the toy, including finger paints, varnishes, lacquers, and similar materials in solid or liquid form;
packaging materials that form part of the toy or have intended play value.
Base documents:
Replaced: ISO 8124-5:2026
EVS-EN 50465:2015
Gas appliances - Combined heat and power appliance of nominal heat input inferior or equal to 70 kW
Scope: This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for the construction, safety, fitness for purpose, rational use of energy and the marking of a micro combined heat and power appliance; (hereafter referred to as “mCHP appliance”). This European Standard applies to mCHP appliances of types B22, B23, B32, B33, B52, B53, C1, C3, C4, C5, C6, and C8 as classified in CEN/TR 1749 – that use one or more combustible gases of the three gas families at the pressures stated in EN 437, – where the temperature of the heat transfer fluid does not exceed 105 ºC during normal operation, – where the maximum operating pressure in the – heating water circuit does not exceed 6 bar, – domestic hot water circuit (if installed) is max. 10 bar, – which can give rise to condensation under certain circumstances, – which are declared by the manufacturer to be “condensing appliance”, – which are intended to be installed in a partially protected place, – which are intended to produce hot water either by the instantaneous or storage principle, – which have a maximum heat input (based on net calorific value) not exceeding 70 kW, – which are designed for sealed or open water systems. NOTE 1 For applications where the maximum allowable temperature exceeds 110 ºC or where volume multiplied by maximum allowable pressure exceeds 50 bar.litres, further requirements may be necessary to comply with the essential requirements of Directive 97/23/EC (Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)). NOTE 2 For mCHP appliances with constructions that might not be fully covered by this European Standard or by another specific standard, the risk associated with the alternative construction shall be assessed. This European Standard applies to type testing only. This European Standard does not contain the requirements necessary for appliance capable of producing electrical energy without using the thermal energy.
Base documents: EN 50465:2015
EVS-EN 60335-2-66:2003/A11:2019
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-66: Particular requirements for water-bed heaters
Scope: Amendment for EN 60335-2-66:2003
Base documents: EN 60335-2-66:2003/A11:2019
EVS-EN 60335-2-66:2003
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-66: Particular requirements for water-bed heaters
Scope: Deals with the safety of electric water-bed heaters and associated control units, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V, for household and similar purposes. Appliances intended to be used in hotels, are also within the scope of this standard
Base documents: IEC 60335-2-66:2002; EN 60335-2-66:2003
EVS-EN 60335-2-66:2003/A1:2008
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety -- Part 2-66: Particular requirements for water-bed heaters
Scope: Deals with the safety of electric water-bed heaters and associated control units, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V, for household and similar purposes. Appliances intended to be used in hotels, are also within the scope of this standard
Base documents: IEC 60335-2-66:2002/A1:2008; EN 60335-2-66:2003/A1:2008
EVS-EN 60335-2-66:2003/A2:2012
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-66: Particular requirements for water-bed heaters
Scope: Deals with the safety of electric water-bed heaters and associated control units, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V, for household and similar purposes. Appliances intended to be used in hotels, are also within the scope of this standard
Base documents: IEC 60335-2-66:2002/A2:2011; EN 60335-2-66:2003/A2:2012
EVS-EN 50465:2015/A1:2019
Gas appliances - Combined heat and power appliance of nominal heat input inferior or equal to 70 kW
Scope: Amendment for EN 50465:2015
Base documents: EN 50465:2015/A1:2019
IEC 60730-2-10:2006
Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use - Part 2-10: Particular requirements for motor-starting relays
Scope: This part of IEC 60730 applies to controls for automatically controlling the starting windings of single phase motors associated with equipment for household and similar use.
This standard applies to motor-starting relays using NTC or PTC thermistors, additional requirements for which are contained in Annex J.
Base documents:
Drafts
EN IEC 62947:2022/prA1:2026
Amendment 1 - Electrically operated spray seat for household and similar use - Methods for measuring the performance - General test methods of spray seats
Scope: Amendment to EN IEC 62947:2022
Base documents: 59L/316/CDV; EN IEC 62947:2022/prA1:2026