The document is a translation of the IEC 60335-2-23:2019 standard and addresses the safety of electrical appliances for hair, hair care, and skin care, both for domestic use and for similar applications.
The standard establishes safety requirements for electrical appliances used in hair, hair, and skin care, both for humans and animals, with a nominal voltage not exceeding 250 V.
It includes devices such as hair dryers, hair straighteners, curling irons, facial saunas, among others. Additional standards and documents that complement and specify the safety requirements for these appliances are mentioned.
The general requirements that electrical appliances must meet to ensure their safety during use are clearly established. In addition, the conditions and test methods for verifying compliance with the safety requirements are described.
**WHOM DOES THIS IMPACT? **
The direct impact is on electrical appliance manufacturers, consumers, regulators and authorities, merchants, and retailers.
**CONCLUSION: **
The standard has a high impact due to its focus on user safety, alignment with international standards, and its drive for technological innovation.
Regulatory Impact
| Impact Type | Status |
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| Top Priority | |
| Type Certificate | |
| Spectrum Bands | |
| Import Changes (HS Codes) | |
| Standard Changes | |
| Product Changes | |
| Label Changes |