September 24, 2020
Written By: Kongpob Rattanakornkun, Australia/New Zealand Regulatory Program Expert
Standard Australia and Standard New Zealand, the leading developer of Australia and New Zealand’s standards, have published the new Australia/New Zealand (AS/NZS) standards regarding washing machines, tumble dryers and commercial refrigerating appliances. Manufacturers can purchase these new standards — including IEC text or excluding IEC text — from the following websites:
- Standards Australia: https://www.standards.org.au/
- Standards New Zealand: https://www.standards.govt.nz/
- SAI GLOBAL: https://infostore.saiglobal.com/en-au/
Please refer to the summary of new standards:
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Document title |
Summary |
Published date |
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AS/NZS 60335.2.7:2020
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2.7: Particular requirements for washing machines |
- AS/NZS 60335.2.7:2020 is an adoption with national modification of IEC 60335-2-7 Edition 8.
- AS/NZS 60335.2.7:2020 will supersede AS/NZS 60335.2.7:2012 on 26 June 2023. During this period AS/NZS 60335.2.7:2012 will also remain current.
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June 26, 2020 |
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AS/NZS 60335.2.11:2020
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2.11: Particular requirements for tumble dryers |
- AS/NZS 60335.2.11:2020 s an adoption with national modification of IEC 60335-2-11 Edition 8.
- There are additional Australian and New Zealand National Variations on clause 7 marking and instructions.
- AS/NZS 60335.2.11:2020, will supersede AS/NZS 60335.2.11:2017 on 26 June 2023. During this period AS/NZS 60335.2.11:2017 will also remain current.
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June 25, 2020 |
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AS/NZS 60335.2.89:2020
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2.89: Particular requirements for commercial refrigerating appliances and ice makers with an incorporated or remote refrigerant unit or motor-compressor
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- AS/NZS 60335.2.89:2020 is an adoption with national modification of IEC 60335-2-89 Edition 3.
- AS/NZS 60335.2.89:2020 will supersede AS/NZS 60335.2.89:2010 on 26 June 2023. During this period AS/NZS 60335.2.89:2010 will also remain current. |
June 25, 2020 |
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