The EN 60335 standard under the EU CE certification system is the core technical specification for the safety of household and similar electrical appliances. It was developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and adopted by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC). Products covered include, but are not limited to, air conditioners, electric fans, refrigerators, ovens, water heaters, washing machines, electric irons, etc.

Amazon requires all electric fans to be tested and compliant with the following regulations, standards and requirements:

1. The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016

2. The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016

3. Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

4. The Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012

And any one of the following (where applicable):

1. BS EN 60335-1 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 1: General requirements

2. BS EN 60335-2-80 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-80: Particular requirements for fans

Which products need to comply with EN 60335?

This standard applies to household and similar electrical appliances with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V (single-phase) or 480 V (three-phase). Main product categories include:

1. Kitchen appliances: rice cookers, microwave ovens, electric kettles, blenders, etc.

2. Cleaning equipment: vacuum cleaners, robot vacuum cleaners, etc.

3. Personal care appliances: hair dryers, electric shavers, electric toothbrushes, etc.

4. Household equipment: electric fans, humidifiers, space heaters, etc.

The test contents and requirements of the EN 60335 standard mainly include the following aspects：

1. Electrical safety tests: including insulation resistance test, electric strength test, earthing test, etc., to verify the safety performance of electrical appliances.

2. Mechanical safety tests: covering mechanical strength, stability and structural safety, to prevent product damage or accidents during normal use.

3. High-temperature tests: evaluating the product’s resistance under high-temperature conditions to ensure stable operation at normal working temperatures.

4. Protection performance tests: such as water resistance and fire resistance tests, to avoid safety hazards triggered by these factors during product use.

5. Chemical and physical safety tests: e.g. heat resistance and corrosion resistance of materials, to ensure materials used are harmless to human health and the environment.

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