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The latest standards for Australian household appliances will officially come into effect on November 26, 2023!

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2023-11-28

The latest standards for Australian household appliances will officially come into effect on November 26, 2023!

The latest standard for Australian household appliances, AS/NZS 60335.1:2020 Amendment No. 1, applies to the modifications made by the Australian government to clauses AZ.5.201 and 7.1; And the New Zealand national version of Article 7.1. The revision of AZ.5201 will take effect on November 26, 2023. During this period, the AS/NZS 60335.1:2020 standard, which has not been revised for AZ.5201, will also remain in effect. The other parts of this amendment shall come into effect from November 26, 2021. Regulatory authorities that reference this standard in regulations may apply these requirements at different times. Users of this standard should consult these authoritative institutions to confirm their requirements.

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Australian certificates that comply with the old standard will remain valid for a period of 5 years, but it is still recommended that certificate holders upgrade to the new standard as soon as possible to comply with technical regulatory requirements.

In addition, regarding AS/NZS 60335.1:2022 (Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety General requirements (IEC 60335-1 Ed 6, MOD), this standard adopts the revised version of the sixth edition of IEC 60335-1- Safety - Part 1: General Requirements for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Australia and New Zealand.

The 2022 version of AS/NZS 60335.1 can only be used in conjunction with the corresponding Part 2 of AS/NZS 60335 based on this version. AS/NZS 60335.1:2020 and its revised versions remain valid until the second part used in conjunction with it is completely withdrawn. At present, the revocation date of AS/NZS 60335.1:2020 and its revisions (dow) has not been determined.