TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO STANDARD  
 
 
 
 
 
 
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES – COMPULSORY REQUIREMENTS  
 
 
 
 
 
PCTTCS  24:20XX 
(Replaces TTS 76: Part 13: 2016) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 iii General s tatement  
 
The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards ( TTBS ) is a body corporate established under the 
authority of the Standards Act No. 18 of 1997 (herein after referred to as the Standards Act).  
In accordance with the Standards Act, TTBS  shall promote and encour age the development and 
maintenance of standards and further shall establish standards for the following: to improve goods 
produced or used in Trinidad and Tobago; to ensure industrial efficiency and development; to promote 
public and industrial welfare, h ealth and safety; and to protect the environment.  
TTBS  develops standards through consultation with relevant interest groups, and public comment is 
invited on all draft standards before they are declared as Trinidad and Tobago Standards in 
accordance with the provisions of the Standards Act.  
TTBS  is the legal custodian of Trinidad and Tobago Standard Marks, which are issued in accordance 
with the Standards Act.  When a Trinidad and Tobago Standard Mark appears on any product, or in 
connection with any servi ce, process or practice, it provides assurance that such a product, service, 
process or practice conforms to a Trinidad and Tobago Standard.  
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regional and inter national standards and is the national node of the International Organization for 
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for the publications of foreign and international standards organi sations.  
NOTE  In order to keep abreast of progress in the industries concer ned, Trinidad and Tobago Standards are 
subject to periodic review. Suggestions for improvements are welcome.  
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 iv  Contents   
 Foreword  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  1 
1 Scope ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................  2 
2 Normative references  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........................  2 
3 Terms and definitions  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........................  4 
4 General requirements  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........................  7 
4.1 General labelling  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 7 
4.2 Caution markings  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 8 
4.3 Presentation of information  ................................ ................................ ................................ .................  8 
4.4 Packaging  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............  8 
5 Refrigerants  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  9 
6 Specific requirements for electrical appliances  ................................ ................................ ................  9 
7 Mechanisms to demonstrate compliance ................................ ................................ .........................  10 
7.1 New electrical appliances  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................  10 
7.2 Electrical appliances categorized other than new  ................................ ................................ ...........  10 
7.3 Electrical appliances cate gorized as used or second -hand  ................................ ...........................  10 
8 Measures related to non -compliance  ................................ ................................ ................................  11 
Annex A  (normative)  Electrical appliances requirements  ................................ ................................ ...........  12 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 1 Forewor d 
This specification was declared a Trinidad and Tobago Standard with effect from ….., after the draft , 
finaliz ed by the Advisory Committee  for Electrical Appliances , had been approved by TTBS . 
This s tandard replaces  Trinidad and Tobago Standard TTS 76: Part 13:201 6, Requirements for 
Labelling - Part 13: Labelling of Domestic Electrical Appliances . 
The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards has recommended that this standard  be accorded  
compulsory status, in order to:  
a) protect the consumer or user against danger to health or safety;  
b) protect public or industrial health, welfare or safety;  
c) protect the environment;  
d) ensure acceptable quality in products whether produced for home use or export;  
e) ensure ac ceptable quality in any case where there is restriction in choice of source of supply;  
f) require adequate information to be given to the consumer or user; and 
g) prevent fraud or misrepresentation arising from misleading advertising or labelling . 
This standard will be effective as a compulsory standard on a date to be notified by the Minister 
responsible for trade and industry in a Notice to be published in the Trinidad and Tobago Gazette, as 
required by the Standards Act.  
The purpose of this standard is to ensu re that electrical appliances  are safe to use for consumers and 
meet the minimum requirements. The label information will allow consumers to make informed 
purchasing decisions, facilitate redress and assess the value or usefulness of the electrical applian ce. 
This standard is intended to be used by manufacturers, importers, retailers and users of electrical 
appliances.  
The ma jor factor which prompted the development of this standard is the need to ensure that 
electrical appliances meet the most recent versi ons of internationally accepted standards, including 
those developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission and U nderwriters Laboratories Inc. 
Other foreign standards and certification marks may also be accepted by the Trinidad and Tobago 
Burea u of Standards.  
This standard covers product safety requirements for  electrical appliances by reference  to 
international product standards and contains labelling requirements for electrical appliances.  
Requirements for information which should be on the p ackaging of electrical appliances are also 
included. While this standard covers the general labelling requirements for electrical appliances, there  
may be additional labelling requirements for electrical appliances in other specific product standards ; 
in such cases compliance with those additional requirements will be required .  
In developing this standard considerable assistance was derived from the following:  
a) Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Electricity (Inspection) Act Chapter 54:72.  
b) Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission. Wiring for Light and Power (5th Edition)  PCTTCS  24:20XX 
 2 1 Scope  
This National Standard specifies  safety  requirements for all electrical appliances produced, imported  
or used  in Trinidad and Tobago.  It also specifies labelling info rmation to be placed on the appliances  
as well as information to be placed on the packaging for such  appliances.  
This standard  applies to appliances intended for use at either of the following no minal supply  
voltages:  
a) 115 volts , with a relative tolerance o f ± 6 %; or  
b) 230 volts, with a relative tolerance of ± 6 %.  
NOTE  These nominal supply voltages have been declared by the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission 
(T&TEC) in their publication entitled “Wiring for Light and Power”. The Electricity Supply R ules made under 
Section 15 of the Electric ity (Inspection) Act Chapter 54: 72 provides for variations of six percent above or below 
the declared voltages.  
This standard does not apply to appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes or appliances 
intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, e.g. the presence of a corrosive or 
explosive atmosphere ( caused by dust, vapour or gas).  
This standard does not apply to lighting  product s or electrical accessories or components.  
2 Normativ e references  
The following referenced documents are indispensable to the application of this standard . For dated 
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced 
document (including amendments) applie s. 
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)  
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34 -2010, Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerant s 
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)  
IEC 60027, Letter symbols to be used in Electrical Technology  
IEC 60335 -2-3, Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -3: Particular  
requirements for electric irons  
IEC 60335 -2-6, Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -6: Particular 
requirements for stationary cooking ranges, hobs, ovens and similar appliances  
IEC 60335 -2-8, Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances - Safety - Part 2 -8: 
Particular requirements for shavers, hair clippers, and similar appliances  
IEC 60335 -2-14, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2 -14: Particular 
requirements for kitchen machines  
IEC 60335 -2-15, Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -15: Particular 
requirements for appliances for heating liquids  PCTTCS  24:20XX 
 3 IEC 60335 -2-21, Household and similar electrical appl iances - Safety - Part 2 -21: Particular 
requirements for storage water heaters  
IEC 60335 -2-23:2016, Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -23: Particular 
requirements for appliances for skin or hair care  
IEC 60335 -2-24, Standard for household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2 -24: 
Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice -cream appliances and ice -makers  
IEC 60335 -2-25, Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -25: Particular 
require ments for microwave ovens, including combination microwave ovens  
IEC 60335 -2-35, Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -35: Particular 
requirements for instantaneous water heaters  
IEC 60335 -2-41, Household and similar electrical appl iances - Safety - Part 2 -41: Particular 
requirements for pumps  
IEC 60335 -2-45, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2 -45: Particular 
requirements for portable heating tools and similar appliances  
IEC 60335 -2-59, Household and similar  electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2 -59: Particular 
requirements for insect killers  
IEC 60335 -2-75, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2 -75: Particular 
requirements for commercial dispensing appliances and vending machines  
IEC 60335 -2-76, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2 -76: Particular 
requirements for electric fence energizers  
IEC 60335 -2-80, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2 -80: Particular 
requirements for fans  
IEC 60335 -2-101, Amendment 2 – Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2 -101: 
Particular requirements for vaporizers  
IEC 60745 -1, Hand -held motor operated electric tools – Safety – Part 1: General requirements  
IEC 62115, Electric toys – Safety  
IEC 62684, Interoperability specifications of common external power supply (EPS) for use with data -
enabled mobile telephones  
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)  
ISO 817, Refrigerants – Designation and safety classification  
ISO 700 0/IEC 60417, Graphical symbo ls for use on equipment  
Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards  (TTBS)  
TTCS 19, Labelling of Goods – General – Compulsory Requirements  
TTCS 20 , Labelling of Goods – Prepacked goods – Compulsory Requirements  PCTTCS  24:20XX 
 4 Underwriters Laborato ries (UL) 
UL 73, Motor -operated appliances  
UL 174,  Household electric storage tank water heaters  
UL 399, Drinking Water Coolers  
UL 507, Standard for Electric Fans  
UL 696, Electric toys  
UL 858, Household electric ranges  
UL 859, Household electric personal g rooming appliances  
UL 923, Microwave cooking appliances  
UL 961, Electric hobby and sports equipment  
UL 982, Standard for motor -operated household food preparing machines  
UL 1647, Standard for motor -operated massage and exercise machines   
3 Terms and definiti ons 
For purposes of this National Standard, the following terms and definitions shall apply.  
3.1 
country of origin  
a) country where the goods were wholly manufactured; or  
b) in cases where the composition and or quality of the goods was changed to a significant extent 
elsewhere (other than by packaging), the last country where such significant change occurred  
NOTE  A significant change in the product refers to where there is a change in the product that has resulted 
in a change of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS Code) as per World Trade 
Organization’s g uidelines.  
3.2 
conspicuous  
clearly visible  
 
3.3 
durable  
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage  
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 5 3.4 
electrical appliance  
an item of electrical or electronic equipment, normally built in standardi zed sizes or types, which is 
installed as a unit  to perform one or more functions but does no t include electrical luminaries  or 
electrical components  
 
NOTE  Examples of electrical appliances include  fans, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, water heaters, 
toast ers, blenders, microwave ovens,  electric cook ers, refrigerators, vi deo equipment , audio equipment and 
computers.  
3.5 
e-waste  
electronic or electrical appliances  which are disposed of or are intended to be disposed of or are 
required to be disposed of by the provisions of national law  
NOT E  For the purposes of this document,  second hand goods or  products that are refurbished or 
reconditioned are not considered to be e-waste.  
3.6 
indelible  
unerasable or unremovable  
3.7 
label  
any mark, symbol , imprint, stamp  or brand  placed on  or permanently affixed to a  product  
 
NOTE  For the purpose of this standard  tickets  and tags are not considered to be labels, as these 
are not permanently placed  
3.8 
legible    
written or printed matter that can be read without difficulty under the conditions in which the label is 
normally displayed to a use r 
3.9 
model  
a product that is assigned  a unique name or number by the manufacturer to distinguish its design and 
functions from other products  
3.10 
rated frequency  
the frequency assigned by the manufacturer expressed in hertz (Hz)  
3.11 
rated current  
the root mean square (r.m.s) current assig ned to the product by the manufacturer expressed in 
amperes (A)  
 
3.12 
rated voltage  
the root mean square (r.m.s) voltage assigned by the manufacturer expressed in volts (V)  
 
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3.13 
rated voltage range  
the voltage range assigned by the manufacturer which i s expressed by its lower and upper limits in 
root mean square (r.m.s.) values  
 
3.14 
rated power input  
the power input assigned by the manufacturer expressed in watts (W)  
 
3.15 
rebuilt  
reconditioned  
refurbished  
remanufactured  
renewed  
goods which have be en overhauled, repaired, refitted, or have undergone a similar process to be 
made reusable  to meet applicable technical standards or regulatory requirements, with the result of  
making it a fully functional product to be used for a purpose that is at least the one for  which it was 
originally intended, including through such activities as cleaning and data  sanitization.  
 
NOTE 1 The product can be refurbished by the manufacturer , an authorised representative of the 
manufacturer  or a third party  authoris ed by the manufacturer . 
 
NOTE  2 Common industry terms include certified refurbished  (normally done by an authorised 
representative of the manufacturer  or retailer ), manufacturer or factory refurbished  (normally done by 
the manufacturer) . 
 
3.16 
refrigerant  
fluid in a refrigerating system used for heat transfer by absorbing heat at a low temperature and 
pressure and rejecting it at a higher temp erature and pressure usually involving a change of the 
phase of the fluid  
 
NOTE  Refrigerants are usually composed of chlorofluorocarbons, hydrocarbons, hydrofluorocarbons, and 
hydrochlorofluorocarbons.  
3.17 
second -hand goods  
used  goods  
goods or components /parts that have been in service (leased, loaned or owned) and that are re -
entering a market for sale, lease or use by a second user or an end user  
 
NOTE  For the purposes of this document, products that are rebuilt, refurbished or remanufactured are not 
considered to be second -hand goods.  PCTTCS  24:20XX 
 7 4 General r equirements  
4.1 General labelling  
4.1.1 All label ling shall be indelible, durable, legible and conspicuous, and shall be in accordance 
with TTCS 19, Labelling of Goods – General – Compulsory Requirements  and TTCS 2 0, Labelling of 
Goods – Prepacked goods – Compulsory Requirements.  
4.1.2 The following information shall be marked on, or permanently affixed to  appliance s: 
a) the name or  registered trade mark of the manufacturer or responsible local distributor ; 
b) the count ry of origin;  
c) the model  number  or other indication of the model of the appliance ; 
d) serial number where applicable ; 
NOTE  Serial numbers are usually found on electrical appliances with  timers  (not including clock s), 
transformers , heating elements , and electr onic components such as circuit boards.  
e) indication of whether the electrical appliance was rebuilt, reconditioned , refurbished, 
remanufactured o r renewed ; 
f) indication of whether the electrical appliances is used/second hand;  
g) the nature of the v oltage supply to the appliance as appropriate , unless the rated frequency  is 
marked , as follows : 
1) a.c. or A.C. or the symbol  
 ; 
2) d.c. or D.C. or the  symbol  
 ; or 
3) a.c./d.c. or A.C./D.C. or the symbol  
 . 
h) the rated  voltage or rated voltage range;  
i) the rated curr ent or the rated power input;  
j) a certification mark or safety certification mark; and  
k) a suitable hazard  or caution  warning.  
4.1.3 The rated voltage or voltage range specified in item h) of Clause 4. 1.2 shall be either : 
a) 115 volts, with a relative tolerance  of ± 6 %; or  
b) 230 volts, with a relative tolerance of ± 6 %.   
4.1.4 If an outlet (supplied  on or with the appliance) is provided to power other appliances, the 
following shall  be marked on the outlet  or in close proximity to th at outlet:  PCTTCS  24:20XX 
 8 a) the v oltage if different from the supply voltage;  
b) the rated current or the rated power;  and 
c) the safety ground terminal  if applicable .  
4.1.5 The rated frequency shall be  marked , if applicable . The frequency shall be  60 Hz.             
4.2 Caution markings      
4.2.1   Caution markings intended to inform the user of a potential risk of injury to persons shall be 
prefixed by the signal word “CAUTION ”, “WARNING ” or “DANGER ”. The signal word shall be more 
prominent than any other markings used on the appliance.  
4.2.2  Where applicable, a caution marking intended to instruct a user shall be legible and visible 
from the position which presents maximum exposure to risk.  
4.2.3   Where applicable, if the configuration of the appliance is such that it presents danger to the 
user or service personnel then a label shall be placed in a suitable area on the appliance to indicate 
such danger.  
4.2.4   Where applicable, for servicing of the appliance, warning labels shall be located so as to be 
visible before or immediately upon removal of the protective shield of the area to be serviced.  
4.3 Presentation of information  
4.3.1 Labelling information shall be clear and legible.  
4.3.2  All statements shall be presented in the English Language using the English alphabet with or 
without accent sign s. Where names and addresses are in a foreign language, it shall not be 
necessary to translate such names and addresses into the English Language but they shall be stated 
in a form using the English alphabet.  
4.3.3  Letter symbols, graphical symbols or nu merical symbols may be used. If letter symbols are 
used, they shall be in accordance with IEC 60027. If graphical symbols are used, they shall be in 
accordance with ISO 7000/IEC 60417 . 
4.4 Packaging  
4.4.1  The functionality of the electrical appliance , brief product description and the necessary 
conditions for operation shall be marked on the packaging of the electrical appliance.  
4.4.2  Any special handling instructions shall be placed on the packaging of the electrical appliance, 
in words or symbols . 
EXAMPLE  “Place upright”, “Fragile”, “Do not use forklift”, “Use no hooks”.  
4.4.3  There shall be an indication on the packaging of whether the electrical appliance was 
reconditioned, remanufactured or refurbished.  PCTTCS  24:20XX 
 9 5 Refrigerants  
5.1  Appliance s containing refrigerants shall bear an indication of the following:  
a) common name or chemical name of the refrigerant  in accordance with ISO 817  or the 
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34 -2010 . 
b) composition  in accordan ce with ISO 817  or the ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34 -2010  (if applicable) ; 
c) mass or pressure characteristics either in words or symbols ;  
d) any special hazards, warnings and precautions ; and 
e) any special handling requirements .  
5.2   Appliances containing flammable refrigerants shall , in addition to items  in 5.1, bear a 
flammability warning either in words or symbols on or near to the compressor . 
NOTE  Where the label is not easily visible to the consumer, it is recommended that  a second easily -visible 
flammability wa rning be placed on the exterior or interior of the appliance.  
6 Specific requirements for electrical appliances  
6.1  Electrical appliances shall comply with a standard that is recognised by TTBS. Annex A 
provides a non -exhaustive list of standar ds recognised by TTBS . This list is constantly updated to 
include new standards . Electrical appliances shall comply with the most recent list published on the 
TTBS website at www.gottbs .com /ea-standardslist . In the event that the  electrical appliance is not 
covered in Annex A, these appliances shall be treated on a case by case basis . See clause 7. 1.2.  
6.2  Electrical appliances  designated as e -waste shall not enter into the local mar ket.  PCTTCS  24:20XX 
 10 7 Mechanisms to demonstrate compliance   
7.1 New electrical appliances  
 
7.1.1  Locally manufactured and imported electrical appliances shall comply with the requirements 
outlined in Clauses 4, 5 and 6 of this standard. TTBS shall verify compliance to this standar d and 
electrical appliances under the scope of this standard shall be subject to a mandatory conformity 
assessment programme administered by TTBS, through inspection, testing, certification or a ny 
combination of these  activities.  
7.1.2 Electrical applianc es shall carry a product certification mark approved by TTBS, which 
demonstrates compliance to this standard. In the event that electrical appliances of similar types, are 
manufactured to a standard different  from this Trinidad and Tobago Standard, both th e standard and 
the certification mark shall be approved by TTBS  and the product shall be functionally compatible with 
TTS 171: Part 1, Trinidad and Tobago Electrical Wiring Code: Part 1: Low voltage installations. Such 
electrical appliances shall be accomp anied by:  
a) a certification mark (or relevant documentation), acceptable to the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of 
Standards, to demonstrate compliance to the standard to which the electrical appliances have 
been manufactured; and  
b) documentation to demonstrate fu nctional compatibility with TTS 171: Part 1.  
NOTE  It is recommended that pre -shipment approval be sought from the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards.  
 
7.1.3 TTBS reserves the right to take samples or request reference samples of electrical 
appliances for testing at the expense of the local manufacturer, importer or distributor (including 
wholesalers or retailers).  
 
7.2 Electrical appliances categorized other than new  
7.2.1  All goods that are not categorized as new (based on Clause 4.1.2 (e)) shall be subje cted to  
sampling and testing for compliance to this standard at the expense of the manufacturer, importer or  
distributor (including wholesalers or retailers where applicable).  
 
7.2.2   Notwithstanding Clause 7.2.1, TTBS may consider documentation provided b y the 
manufacturer, importer or distributor of goods that demonstrate compliance to this standard.  
 
NOTE  Documentation includes test reports, inspection reports and conformity assessment reports.  
7.3 Electrical appliances categorized as  used or second -hand  
All goods that are categorized as  used or  second -hand goods, and are imported, donated or offered 
for sale in Trinidad and Tobago, TTBS reserves the right to sample, inspect and test all goods on a 
100% basis for compliance to this standard at the expense of the local manufacturer, importer or 
distributor (including wholesalers or retailers where applicable).  
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 11 8 Measures related to non -compliance  
8.1 Where imported or locally manufactured electrical appliances  are found to be in breach of any 
of the require ments outlined in Clause 4, TTBS shall initiate any of the following actions:  
a) direct the manufacturer, importer or distributor to remove non -conforming electrical appliances 
from use throughout Trinidad and Tobago within a specified timeframe;  
b) seize and de tain non -conforming electrical appliances within the legal  framework specified under 
the Standards Act, Chapter 82:03 including any amendments and revisions;  
c) prohibit the sale and distribution of non -compliant electrical appliances in Trinidad and Tobago;  
d) permit modifications as it pertains to labelling necessary for compliance, where possible; or  
e) direct the manufacturer, importer or distributor to initiate a product recall.  
8.2 Any breaches to this standard are subject to fines and penalties as outlined in  the Standards 
Act, Chapter 82:03.   
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 12  Annex  A 
(normative)  
Electrical appliances requirements  
A.1 Electrical appliances requirements   
Electrical appliances shall comply with the requirements of Table A.1.  
Table A.1 – Electrical appliances requirements  
Type of electrical appliance  Specific standards  
Air-conditioners, heat pumps  IEC 60335 -2-40, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – 
Part 2 -40: Particular requirements for electrical heat pumps, air -
conditioners and dehumidifiers  
Dehumidifiers  IEC 60335 -2-40, Household and similar elect rical appliances – Safety – 
Part 2 -40: Particular requirements for electrical heat pumps, air -
conditioners and dehumidifiers  
UL 7008, Sustainability Standard for Household Dehumidifier Appliances  
Electric fans  IEC 60335 -2-80, Household and similar electri cal appliances – Safety – 
Part 2 -80: Particular requirements for fans  
UL 507, Standard for Electric Fans  
Electric fence energizers  IEC 60335 -2-76, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – 
Part 2 -76: Particular requirements for electric fence  energizers  
Electric hobby and sports 
equipment  UL 961, Electric hobby and sports equipment  
Electric insect killer  IEC 60335 -2-59, Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - 
Part 2 -59: Particular requirements for insect killers  
Electric iron s IEC 60335 -2-3, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – 
Part 2 -3:Particular requirements for electric irons  
Electric kettle  IEC 60335 -2-15, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – 
Part 2 -15: Particular requirements for appli ances for heating liquids  
Electric personal grooming 
appliances  UL 859, Household electric personal grooming appliances  
Electric pumps  IEC 60335 -2-41, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – 
Part 2 -41: Particular requirements for pumps  PCTTCS  24:20XX 
 13 Table A.1 – Electrical appliances requirements (continued)  
Type of electrical appliance  Specific standards  
Electric ranges  IEC 60335 -2-6, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – 
Part 2 -6: Particular requirements for stationary cooking ranges , hobs, 
ovens and similar appliances  
UL 858, Household electric ranges  
Electric toys  IEC 62115, Electric toys – Safety  
UL 696, Electric toys  
Hair clipping and shaving 
appliances  IEC 60335 -2-8, Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances 
– Safety – Part 2 -8: Particular requirements for shavers, hair clippers, and 
similar appliances  
Hair dryers  IEC 60335 -2-23:2016, Household and similar electrical appliances – 
Safety – Part 2 -23: Particular requirements for appliances for skin or hair 
care 
Hand-held motor operated electric 
tools  IEC 60745 -1, Hand -held motor operated electric tools – Safety – Part 1: 
General requirements  
Instantaneous Water Heaters  IEC 60335 -2-35, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – 
Part 2 -35: Particular re quirements for instantaneous water heaters  
Microwave cooking appliances  IEC 60335 -2-25, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – 
Part 2 -25: Particular requirements for microwave ovens, including 
combination microwave ovens  
UL 923, Microwave cooking appliances  
Mobile phone chargers  IEC 62684, Interoperability specifications of common external power 
supply (EPS) for use with data -enabled mobile telephones  
Motor -operated appliances  UL 73, Motor -operated appliances  
Motor -operated household foo d 
preparing machines  IEC 60335 -2-14, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – 
Part 2 -14: Particular requirements for kitchen machines  
UL 982, Standard for motor -operated household food preparing machines  
Motor -operated massage and 
exercise machines  UL 1647 Standard for motor -operated massage and exercise machines  
Refrigerators and Freezers  IEC 60335 -2-24, Standard for household and similar electrical appliances 
– Safety – Part 2 -24: Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, 
ice-cream appliances and ice -makers  
 
 PCTTCS  24:20XX 
 14 Table A.1 – Electrical appliances requirements (continued)  
Type of electrical appliance  Specific standards  
Soldering iron  IEC 60335 -2-45, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – 
Part 2 -45: Particular requi rements for portable heating tools and similar 
appliances  
Tank Water Heaters  IEC 60335 -2-21, Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - 
Part 2 -21: Particular requirements for storage water heaters  
UL 174, Household electric storage tank water heaters  
Vapourizers  IEC 60335 -2-101, Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - 
Part 2 -101: Particular requirements for vaporizers  
Water dispensers  IEC 60335 -2-75, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – 
Part 2 -75: Particular r equirements for commercial dispensing appliances 
and vending machines  
UL 399, Drinking Water Coolers  
NOTE       Table A.1  indicates the standards  for electrical appliances as of XX -06-2022 , which are recognized by TTBS . Users 
of this standard are required  to consult t he most recent list  which  is published on the TTBS ’ website at www.gottbs.com/ea -
standardslist .