What is BS EN 60335-2-23 – safety for skin and hair appliances about?
Salon-style grooming has been brought into households with electrical skin and hair appliances. Safety for these products is a prime concern. BS EN 60335-2-23 deals with the safety of electric appliances for the care of skin or hair of persons or animals, the rated voltage of the appliance being not more than 250 V. BS EN 60335-2-23 is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
Appliances covered by BS EN 60335-2-23 may incorporate steam-producing or spray-producing devices. Appliances and machines intended to be used in household, commercial applications, in shops, by hairdressers, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of BS EN 60335-2-23.
Additional requirements for appliances and machines with motorised parts intended for commercial use are also discussed in BS EN 60335-2-23.
BS EN 60335-2-23 deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in households and similar environments.
Note: BS EN 60335-2-23 does not apply to shavers, hair clippers and similar appliances.
Who is BS EN 60335-2-23 - Safety for skin and hair appliances for?
BS EN 60335-2-23 guidelines on safety for skin and hair appliances is useful for:
- Manufacturers of skin and hair care appliances
- Product development teams / innovation teams
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 60335-2-23 - Safety for skin and hair appliances?
Beauty appliances have inherent risk factors that manufacturers need to account for. BS EN 60335-2-23 recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances.
BS EN 60335-2-23 also covers abnormal situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances. BS EN 60335-2-23 takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply mains. Using BS EN 60335-2-23 guidelines, you enable your customers to look stylish without having to worry about safety hazards.