LIST OF REGULATED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Note: Regulated Electrical Equipment are to be tested to the specified standards.
Equipment that are tested and certified to the same standards of later revisions are also acceptable.

No Category Description of Regulated Detail of Standards

Equipment Equipment National Equivalent
Standard International
Standard
1 PLUG (a) Plug Flat Non-Rewirable MS 1578:2003 BS EN 50075:1991
TOP/PLUG • makes a detachable Two Pole Plug with
connection between supply cord (max.
the contacts of a 2.5A)
socket-outlet and the
conductors of a 13 A Fused Plug MS 589-1:2011 BS 1363:PT.1: 1995
flexible cord; +A1, A2, A3
• has insulating sleeves
on the line and
15 A Plug MS 1577:2003 No corresponding
neutral plug pins for
international standard
insertion into a
socket-outlet; and
• has a maximum rating
of 15 A;
(b) Coupler Appliance Coupler MS IEC 60320-1:2010 IEC 60320-1:2007
• is for attachment to a
flexible cord; and
• makes a detachable
connection between
the conductors of the
cord and the pins or Interconnection MS IEC 60320-1:2010 IEC 60320-1:2007
contacts of any low Coupler
voltage appliance or MS IEC 60320-2-2:2011 IEC 60320-2-2: 1998
equipment of a type (confirmed 2015)
intended or generally
used for household
applications
(c) Adaptor Adaptor (Multiways) MS 589-3:2018 BS 1363 PT.3:1995
• extends supply from a +A1, A2, A3
socket-outlet;
• incorporates one or Integrated Adaptor MS 1144:2017 BS 5733:2010+A1
more integral socket- 2014
outlets; and
• has insulating sleeves Travel Adaptor No corresponding MS IEC 60884-1:2006
on the line and No corresponding MS IEC 60884-2-5:1995
neutral plug pins.

(d) Connector Electrical Connector MS IEC 60998-1:2005 IEC 60998-1:2002

• Connecting devices (connecting device)
for the connection of Connecting device MS IEC 60998-1:2005 IEC 60998-1:2002
two or more electrical with screw type
copper conductors. MS IEC 60998-2-1:2005 IEC 60998-2-1:2002
clamping unit
Connecting device MS IEC 60998-1:2005 IEC 60998-1:2002
with screw-less type MS IEC 60998-2-2:2005 IEC 60998-2-2:2002
clamping unit
Connecting device MS IEC 60998-1:2005 IEC 60998-1:2002
with insulation- MS IEC 60998-2-3:2005 IEC 60998-2-3:2002
piercing clamping
units
Twist-on connecting MS IEC 60998-1:2005 IEC 60998-1:2002
device MS IEC 60998-2-4:2005 IEC 60998-2-4:2002

   
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No Category Description of Regulated Detail of Standards
Equipment Equipment National Equivalent
Standard International
Standard
Connecting boxes MS 1873:2005 IEC 60670-1:2002 with
MS 1873-22:2006 modification
IEC 60670-22:2002
with modification
2 SWITCH AND • is an air-break switch; General Purpose MS IEC 60669-1:2012 IEC 60669-1:2007
DIMMER • is for connection to Switch
the wiring of an
electric installation; Door Bell & Chime MS IEC 61558-1:2005 IEC 61558-1:2009
• is primarily for MS IEC 61558-2-8:2007 IEC 61558-2-8:2010
mounting on a vertical
surface Electronic Switch MS IEC 60669-1: 2012 IEC 60669-1:2007
• is manually opened MS IEC 60669-2-1: 2012 IEC 60669-2-1:2009
and manually closed;
Remote-control MS IEC 60669-1: 2012 IEC 60669-1:2007
and
Switch MS IEC 60669-2-2: 2012 IEC 60669-2-2:2006
• has a rating up to
63A. Time Delay Switch MS IEC 60669-1: 2012 IEC 60669-1:2007
MS IEC 60669-2-3: 2012 IEC 60669-2-3:2006
Cooker Control Unit No corresponding MS BS 4177:1992
3 SOCKET OUTLET (a) Socket Outlet Electric Shaver Socket MS IEC 61558-1:2005 IEC 61558-1:2009
• is for fixing at a point Outlet MS IEC 61558-2-5:2006 IEC 61558-2-5:2010
at which fixed wiring
terminates;
• provides a detachable 13A Switch & MS 589-2:2018 BS 1363:PT 2:1995
connection with the unswitch socket +A1, A2, A3
pins of a plug; outlet
• has two, or more
contacts; and has a
maximum rating of 15
A; 15A socket outlet & MS 1577:2003 No corresponding
• with switch and Plug international standard
without switch socket Portable 2 pin socket MS 1579: 2003 No corresponding
outlet. outlet class II international standard
(b) Portable Portable cable reel MS 1141: 2006 IEC 61242: 2008 with
• A device comprising a modification
flexible cable or cord
attached to a reel so
constructed that the
flexible cable may be
completely wound
onto the reel, and
provided with a plug
and one or more
socket outlets.
4 FLUORESCENT (a) Lamp Holder Lamp holder for MS IEC 60400: 2006 IEC 60400: 2004
LAMPHOLDER / Holds tubular tubular fluorescent
STARTER fluorescent lamp but lamp
HOLDER does not include:
A lamp holder which
by design is restricted
to specific appliances.

(b) Starter Holder Starter holder for MS IEC 60400: 2006 IEC 60400: 2004
to hold a glow starter tubular fluorescent
but does not include: lamp

A a starterholder which by
design is restricted to
specific appliances.
   
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5 CEILING ROSE • a terminal for Ceiling Rose MS 770:1982 BS 67:1969

connection to a lamp (confirmed 2006)
holder via a cable.

• Edison Screw Lamp
holder with Edison
screw thread E14,
E27 and E40,
designed for holding
and connecting to the
supply of lamps.
6 BAYONET CAP • holds a bayonet cap
and lamp, bayonet cap
MULTIWAYS adaptor
ADAPTOR but does not include:
• a lamp holder, which
by design, is
restricted to specific
appliances
• a lamp holder which
is for incorporation in
an industrial
equipment
7 LAMP FITTING (a) Luminaires
• provides illumination;
• incorporate electric
light sources for
operation from supply
voltage up to 1000V.
Edison Screw Lamp MS IEC 60238:2008 IEC 60238:2004
holder
Bayonet cap No corresponding MS IEC 61184:2008+A1
Lampholder
Bayonet Lamp MS 769:1982 (confirmed IEC 61184:2008 with
Adaptor 2013) modification
with IEC 61184:2008
Fixed general purpose MS IEC 60598-1:2012 IEC 60598-1:2008
Luminaires (excluding MS IEC 60598-2-1:1997 IEC 60598-2-1:1979
Tube/Bulb), (confirmed 2015)
Batten Luminaires
(excluding
Tube/Bulb),
Luminaires with self-
ballasted fluorescent
lamp.
Recessed Luminaires MS IEC 60598-1:2012 IEC 60598-1:2008
(excluding Tube/Bulb) MS IEC 60598-2-2:1998 IEC 60598-2-2:1997
(confirmed 2011)

(b) Glow Starter Glow-starter for MS IEC 60155: 1996 IEC 60155:2006
• is for starting preheat tubular fluorescent
type fluorescent
lamps;
• is a glow-start type;
and
• has an enclosure of
insulating material
• holds a light source or
bulb.

(c) Self-ballasted Compact with Edison screw or MS IEC 60968:2006 IEC 60968:1999
Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) bayonet caps (confirmed 2011) IEC 60969:2001
• Lamp which cannot MS IEC 60969:2006
be dismantled without (confirmed 2015)
being permanently
damaged, provided
with a lamp cap
incorporating a light
source and any
elements neccessary
for starting and stable
operation of the light
source.

   
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(d) LED Lighting
8 CAPACITOR for • is used together with
FLUORESCENT a ballast in a lamp
LAMP circuit.
9 BALLAST / (a) Ballast
CONTROL GEAR • is for controlling the
magnitude of current
/ DRIVER FOR
LAMP flowing through the
discharge path of a
fluorescent lamp,
• is of the independent
or built-in type
intended for use with
luminaires (portable or
fixed); or
• is of the integral type
such that it forms a
non-replaceable part of
a fluorescent
lamp/ballast
combination; or
• is of the adaptor type
such that it allows the
insertion of a
fluorescent lamp into
the ballast by the user;
but does not include :
• a ballast which is
incorporated in
luminaires certified for
compliance with the
requirements for
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Lamp controlgear : MS IEC 61347-1:2012 IEC 61347-1:2010
Particular MS IEC 61347-2-13:2012 IEC 61347-2-13:2006
requirements for d.c.
or a.c. supply
electronic controlgear
for LED modules
Lampholder MS IEC 60838-1:2008 IEC 60838-1:2004
(Connectors for LED- MS IEC 60838-2-2:2008 IEC 60838-2-2:2006
modules)
Self-ballasted LED MS IEC 62031:2011 IEC 62031:2008+A1,
Modules for general with MS IEC 60061- A2 with
Lighting services by 1:2005
voltage > 50V IEC 60061-1:2005
Self-ballasted double MS IEC 62776:2017 IEC 62776:2014
capped LED Lamps
for general lighting
services by voltage >
50V
(to retrofit linear
fluorescent lamp)
Self-ballasted single MS IEC 62560:2012 IEC 62560:2011
capped LED-lamps for
general lighting
services by voltage >
50V
Capacitors for use in MS IEC 61048: 2006 IEC 61048: 1999
tubular fluorescent MS IEC 61049: 1999 IEC 61049: 1991
lamps and other (confirmed 2015)
circuits.
Magnetic Ballast for MS IEC 61347-1: 2012 IEC 61347-1: 2010
tabular fluorescent
MS IEC 61347-2-8:2003 IEC 61347-2-8: 2000
lamp IEC 60921:2006 with
MS 141:2014 with MS IEC
60921:2013 modification
Electronic Ballast for MS IEC 61347-1:2012 IEC 61347-1:2010
fluorescent lamp
MS IEC 61347-2-3:2003 IEC 61347-2-3:2000
MS IEC 60929: 2008 with IEC 60929:2006 with
MS IEC 61000-3-2: 2014 IEC 61000-3-2: 2009
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electrical equipment with
increased safety type
protection (Explosive) for
use in hazardous
locations.

b) Control Gear Control Gear MS IEC 61347-1:2012 IEC 61347-1:2010

• General safety for lamp
controlgear for use on
dc supply up to 250V
and or ac supply up to
1000 V

10 CIRCUIT (a) Residual Current Device Residual Current MS IEC 61008-1: 2012 IEC 61008-1: 2010
BREAKER (RCD) Circuit Breaker MS IEC 61008-2-1: 2003 IEC 61008-2-1: 1990
including AC • isolates or initiates a (RCCB) or
CURRENT tripping signal to or
OPERATED isolate a low-voltage MS IEC 61008-1: 2012 IEC 61008-1: 2010
EARTH supply to protected MS IEC 61008-2-2: 2003 IEC 61008-2-2: 1990
LEAKAGE circuits, socket-outlets
CIRCUIT or equipment in the
BREAKER and event of a current flow
MINIATURE to earth which exceeds
CIRCUIT a pre-determined level;
BREAKER • has a rated residual
current less than Residual Current MS IEC 61009-1: 2012 IEC 61009-1: 2010
300mA for devices Breaker with
intended for MS IEC 61009-2-1: 2003 IEC 61009-2-1: 1991
Overcurrent
connection to fixed Protection (RCBO) or or
wiring or 10mA for
MS IEC 61009-1: 2012 IEC 61009-1: 2010
other devices; and
• has a rated load MS IEC 61009-2-2: 2003 IEC 61009-2-2: 1991
current not exceeding
125 A for devices
intended for
connection to fixed
wiring or 20 A for other
devices.
but does not include :-
• a device intended to be
used with a particular
circuit-breaker other
than a miniature
overcurrent circuit-
breaker; or
• a device intended to
protect an electricity
supply authority
distribution system.
(b) Fuse Miniature Circuit MS IEC 60898-1: 2007 IEC 60898-1: 2003
• is an enclosed air- Breaker (MCB)for ac
break switch; supply
• opens a low voltage Miniature Circuit MS IEC 60898-2: 2007 IEC 60898-2: 2003
circuit automatically Breaker (MCB)for ac
under pre-determined & dc supply

   
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conditions of over- Fuse Base & Carrier MS IEC 60269-1:2011 IEC 60269-1:2006
current; up to 32A
• has a nominal rating MS IEC 60296-2:2011 IEC 60269-2:2006
not exceeding 125 A Fuse/Fuse Link up to MS IEC 60269-2:2011 IEC 60269-2:2006
and has a current 63A
MS IEC 60269-3:2011 IEC 60269-3:2010
breaking capacity of up
Switch fuse up to MS IEC 60947-1:2010 IEC 60947-1:2007
to 10kA.
63A.
• is by the fusion of one MS IEC 60947-3:2010 IEC 60947-3:2008
or more of its specially
designed and
proportioned
components, opens the
circuit in which it is
inserted and breaks
the current when this
exceeds a given value
for a sufficient time.
The fuse comprises all
the parts that form the
complete device.
PORTABLE • is a household type; Standing Lamp with MS IEC 60598-1: 2012 IEC 60598-1:2008
11 LUMINAIRE • provides illumination or detachable or non-
detachable mains MS IEC 60598-2-4: 2003 IEC 60598-2-4: 1997
LAMP for decorative (confirmed 2015)
purposes, produces supply flexible cord,
light;
• is fitted with a supply Standing Lamp &
flexible cord, an adaptor,
appliance inlet socket
or a power supply unit Table lamp with
with integral pins for detachable or non-
insertion into a socket detachable mains
outlet; supply flexible cord,
• is for standing on a
table or floor, or is Table Lamp &
fitted with a clamp or adaptor,
similar for attachment
to vertical or horizontal Portable LED Lamp
surfaces;
• is for use with
tungsten filament,
tubular fluorescent or Night Lamp integral MS IEC 60598-1:2012 IEC 60598-1:2008
other discharge lamps; with direct in plug. MS IEC 60598-2-12:2010 IEC 60598-2-12:2006
and
• is constructed to
represent a model,
person or animal and is
likely to be treated by
a child as a toy; or
• has metal parts which
are required to be
earthed or double
insulated from live
parts (excluding live
parts of an all insulated
lampholder)
• is for inspection Hand Lamp & MS IEC 60598-1: 2012 IEC 60598-1:2008
purposes using adaptor, MS IEC 60598-2-8:2006 IEC 60598-2-8:2007
illumination;
• holds a light source or
bulb; and
• is hand held;
but does not include
• hand lamp with a
magnification facility.

   
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12 KETTLE • is a household type; Warming Plate MS IEC 60335-1:2015 IEC 60335-1:2010
including • is portable; MS IEC 60335-2-12:2014 IEC 60335-2-12:2008
HEATING • has a capacity not
ELEMENTS IF exceeding 15L; and Deep Fryer MS IEC 60335-1:2015 IEC 60335-1: 2010
SUPPLIED • heats liquid for:
MS IEC 60335-2-13:2017 IEC 60335-2-13:2009
SEPARATELY ¾ humidifying room
air; or Heating Liquids such MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1: 2010
¾ hot beverage; or as:
¾ cooking purpose MS IEC 60335-2-15:2017 IEC 60335-2-15:2012
Coffee / Tea Maker,
Food Steamer,
Egg Boiler,
Jug,
Slow Cooker,
Pressure Cooker,
Steam Boat,
Kettle,
Airpot,
Bottle Warmer,
Sterillizer.

Multi-purpose cooker MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1: 2010

MS IEC 60335-2-9:2014 IEC 60335-2-9:2008
MS IEC 60335-2-13:2006 IEC 60335-2-13:2004
MS IEC 60335-2-15:2004 IEC 60335-2-15:2002

Water Dispenser MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1: 2010

-Filter / Ionizer /
Hydrogen

Water Dispenser MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1: 2010

- Hot MS IEC 60335-2-15:2004 IEC 60335-2-15:2002
Water Dispenser MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1:2010
- Cold MS 1597-2-24:2005 IEC 60335-2-
24:2010

Water Dispenser MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1:2010

– Hot and Cold MS 1597-2-24:2005 IEC 60335-2-
(If the hot water boils) (confirmed 2013) 15:2002
MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
15:2004 24:2005

Water Dispenser MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1:2010

– Hot and Cold MS 1597-2-24:2005 IEC 60335-2-
(if the hot water does (confirmed 2013) 24:2002
not boils) MS 1597-2-21:2015 IEC 60335-2-21:2012
with modification

Water Dispenser MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1:2010

– Hot and Cold MS 1597-2-24:2005 IEC 60335-2-
(if the water heater is (confirmed 2013) 15:2002
instantaneous and the MS 1597-2-35:2010 IEC 60335-2-35:2006
water does not boils) with modification

   
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13 KITCHEN • is a household type; Blender, MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1:2010
MACHINE • is for the preparation of Chopper, MS IEC 60335-2-14:2014 IEC 60335-2-14:2008
food by mechanical Food Processor,
means; or
Juice Extractor,
• is for opening cans; or
Grinder ,
• is for sharpening of
knives Mixer.

14 TOASTER / • is a household type; Stationary type:- MS IEC 60335-1:2015 IEC 60335-1:2010

OVEN (Cooking and Electric Oven, MS IEC 60335-2-6:2014 IEC 60335-2-6:2008
Appliance) • is for toasting bread or Induction Hob,
similar food;
Induction Cooker,
• is for cooking or
warming food by Cooking Range,
electrical energy; Grill.
• applies heat to food,
liquid or other
substances in a
chamber by means of Portable type:- MS IEC 60335-1:2015 IEC 60335-1:2010
high-frequency
electromagnetic Bread Maker, MS IEC 60335-2-9:2014 IEC 60335-2-9:2008
radiation. Bread Toaster,
Portable Oven,
Induction Cooker,
Grill,
Sandwich Maker,
Waffle Maker,
Roaster,
Barbeque,
Pop-corn maker.

Microwave Oven MS IEC 60335-1:2015 IEC 60335-1:2010

MS IEC 60335-2-25:2014 IEC 60335-2-25:2010
15 RICE COOKER • is a household type; Rice Cooker MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1:2010
and MS IEC 60335-2-15:2004 IEC 60335-2-15:2002
• is used for cooking rice

But does not include –

• a type, promoted
exclusively to
industry/commercial
sector.

16 REFRIGERATOR • is a household type; Refrigerator, MS IEC 60335-1:2015 IEC 60335-1:2010

and
• cools and stores food. Freezer, MS 1597: Part 2-24:2005 IEC 60335-2-24:2005
Minibar, (confirmed 2013) with modification
But does not include –
Chest Freezer.
• a type, promoted
exclusively to
industry/commercial
sector.

   
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17 IMMERSION • is a household type; Fixed Immersion MS IEC 60335-1:2015 IEC 60335-1:2010
WATER HEATER • is for heating liquid in Heater MS IEC 60335-2-73:2014 IEC 60335-2-73:2009
which it may be
immersed; and Portable Immersion MS IEC 60335-1:2015 IEC 60335-1:2010
Heater MS IEC 60335-2-74:2010 IEC 60335-2-74:2006
• is self contained;
and includes –
• aquarium type
immersion heaters
18 WATER HEATER (a) Storage Storage Water Heater MS IEC 60335-1:2015 IEC 60335-1:2010
including • is for heating and MS 1597-2-21:2015 IEC 60335-2-21:2012
HEATING storage of water for with modification
ELEMENTS IF bathing, washing or
SUPPLIED similar purposes;
SEPARATELY • incorporates a heating
element; and
• has a storage capacity
not less than 4.5 L or
not more than 680 L.
(b) Instantaneous Instantaneous Water MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1:2010
• is for heating water; Heater MS 1597-2-35:2010 IEC 60335-2-35:2006
• is of the instantaneous with modification
type; and
• incorporates live parts
in contact with water.

19 WASHING • is a household type; Washing Machine MS IEC 60335-1:2015 IEC 60335-1:2010

MACHINE and with dryer MS IEC 60335-2-7:2007 IEC 60335-2-7:2006
• is used for
washing/drying clothes.
but does not include - Washing Machine MS IEC 60335-1:2015 IEC 60335-1:2010
with separate spin MS IEC 60335-2-4:2007 IEC 60335-2-4:2004
a type, promoted exclusively container MS 1597:Part 2-7:2017 IEC 60335-2-7:2012
to industry/commercial with modification
sector.
Tumbler Dryers MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1: 2010
MS IEC 60335-2-11:2014 IEC 60335-2-11:2012
Cloth Dryers MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1: 2010
(on rack located) MS IEC 60335-2-43:2014 IEC 60335-2-43:2008
• household type; Dish Washer and MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1: 2010
• for washing and rising other utensils. MS 1597- 2-5:2005 IEC 60335-2-5:2005
dishes. with modification
20 FAN • is a household type; Moving-louver fan, MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1:2010
• has a primary function Ceiling fan, MS 1597- 2-80:2010 IEC 60335-2-80:2008
of moving air in its Auto fan, MS 1220:2010 with modification for
vicinity; and ceiling fan only
Pedestal fan,
• is self contained; IEC 60879:1986 with
Table fan, modification
Wall fan &
 
applies to their
  separate regulators
  and with blade.

   
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Ventilating fan, MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1:2010

Decorative fan & MS 1597- 2-80:2010 IEC 60335-2-80:2008
applies to their with modification for
separate regulators ceiling fan only
and fan without
blade.

Range Hood MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1:2010

MS IEC 60335-2-31:2014 IEC 60335-2-31:2008

Cleaning Appliances MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1: 2010

(eg. Air Purifier, Fruit MS IEC 60335-2-65:2014 IEC 60335-2-65:2008
& vegetable
washer/ozone)

Humidifiers MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1: 2010

(eg. Air Cooler, water MS IEC 60335-2-98: 2014 IEC 60335-2-98: 2008
diffuser)
21 HAND • is a household type or Hair Dryer, MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1: 2010
OPERATED a commercial hand- Hair Styling Set, MS IEC 60335-2-23:2007 IEC 60335-2-23: 2003
HAIR DRYER/ held type; and
HAIRCARE/ • is for drying, styling or Hand Dryer,
SKIN CARE the caring of human Ionic Facial Steamer
hair. or similar to it.
22 IRON • is a household type; Iron MS IEC 60335-1:2015 IEC 60335-1:2010
• is for smoothening or MS IEC 60335-2-3:2006 IEC 60335-2-3:2004
pressing fabric by the
application of heat or
steam;

• is hand held except for Fabric Steamer, MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1: 2010
any separate steam MS IEC 60335-2-85:2014 IEC 60335-2-85:2008
generator; and includes: Garment Steamer

• any associated
equipment
23 SHAVER • is a household type; Shaver, MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1: 2010
and MS IEC 60335-2-8:2002 IEC 60335-2-
Hair Clippers.
• shaves, cuts or trims (confirmed 2013) 8:1992+A1
human hair.
24 VAPORISER • is a household type; Mosquito Matt Vapor, MS IEC 60335-1:2015 IEC 60335-1:2010
and (eg. Air Freshener, MS IEC 60335-2-101:2014 IEC 60335-2-101:2008
• Purpose as air Insect repeller).
fresheners and insect
 
repellers.  
 
25 VACUUM • is a household type; Vacuum Cleaner, MS IEC 60335-1: 2015 IEC 60335-1: 2010
CLEANER • is portable; and MS IEC 60335-2-2:2006 IEC 60335-2-2:2004
• removes dust, dirt or Water Suction
moisture and the like Cleaning.
from floor coverings by
suction; or

   
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• removes garden refuse
from lawns or paths and
the like by suction.
but does not include -
• a type, promoted
exclusively to
industry/commercial
sectors.

26 HI-FIDELITY • is a household type; Sub-woofer, MS IEC 60065: 2007 IEC 60065: 2005
SET • is for reproduction of Amplifier, or
sound, with little Cassette Player, IEC 62368-1:2014
distortion, connected to
the supply mains as the Equalizer / Mixer,
only energy source, Hi-Fi System,
intended for domestic
Karaoke,
and similar general
indoor use with a PA System,
rated supply voltage not Portable Hi-Fi System,
exceeding 250 volts Portable Radio
rms. Cassette,
• An electronic device for Player / Recorder,
reproduction of
Radio,
audio/video, connected
to the supply mains, Radio Alarm,
either directly or Tuner / Receiver,
indirectly and intended
for domestic and similar Turn tables / Record
general indoor use Players,
Compact Disc Player,
Audio/Video Recorder
up to 4 channels.

27 VIDEO and • is for household use; Electronic appliances MS IEC 60065:2007 IEC 60065:2005
VISUAL such as:
• is for receiving and LCD, or
DISPLAY UNIT displaying information LED, IEC 62368-1:2014
from a transmitting Plasma,
station or local source CRT,
• is for the display of Internal
public or subscription Antenna/Booster,
television broadcasts. and similar to it.

28 AUDIO and • is a household type; VCD , MS IEC 60065: 2007 IEC 60065: 2005
VIDEO PLAYER • is for video recording Laser Disc, or
UNIT and playback or for Video Cassette IEC 62368-1:2014
playback only, Recorder,
connected to the supply
mains either directly or DVD ,
indirectly and intended Video Rewinder,
for domestic and similar
Children Video Game,
general indoor use.
Playstation
and similar to it.

   
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29 MASSAGER • Is a household type. Foot Massagers, MS IEC 60335-1:2015 IEC 60335-1:2010
Massage Bed,
Massage Chair, MS IEC 60335-2-32:2014 IEC 60335-2-32:2008
Massage Pads,
Handheld Massagers,
Massage Belts,
Water filled foot
massager.
30 AIR • A electrical assembly to Split Air-conditioner, MS IEC 60335-1:2015 IEC 60335-1:2010
CONDITIONER provide delivery of Portable Air- MS 1597-2-40: 2017 IEC 60335-2-40:2013
(Cooling conditioned air to an conditioner,
enclosed space, room or with modification
Capacity of Ceiling Air-conditioner
32,000 Btu/hr & zone, including an
below) electrically operated
refrigeration system for
cooling and possibly
dehumidifying the air.

31 CHRISTMAS • is for decorative, Lighting Chain, MS IEC 60598-1: 2012 IEC 60598-1:2008
LIGHT • display or illumination Rope Light, MS IEC 60598-2-20:2013 IEC 60598-2-20:2010
purposes; and Decorative / Festive
• consists of – Light.
- lamps or lampholders
interconnected by
flexible cord of less than
2.5mm² cross-sectional
area; or
- lamps within a flexible
enclosure;
and includes –
any integral power
supply or control
device.

32 DOMESTIC • is for machining, Drill / Impact Drill MS IEC 60745-1:2010 IEC 60745-1:2006
POWER TOOLS drilling, sawing, or (Drill bit size up to 15 MS IEC 60745-2-1:2011 IEC 60745-2-1:2003
(Portable Type) surface preparation; mm) +A1
• may be entirely
supported by hand
during operation;
• a tool, portable type. Grinder (up to 100 MS IEC 60745-1:2010 IEC 60745-1:2006
mm) MS IEC 60745-2-3:2010 IEC 60745-2-3:2006
but does not include -
• promoted exclusively to Sander / Polisher (up MS IEC 60745-1:2010 IEC 60745-1:2006
the industry/commercial to 300 W) MS IEC 60745-2-4:2011 IEC 60745-2-
sector. 4:2002+A1
Circular Saw and MS IEC 60745-1:2010 IEC 60745-1:2006
circular knife (Cutting MS IEC 60745-2-5:2010 IEC 60745-2-5:2006
Blade up to 160 mm)

Spray gun for non- MS IEC 60745-1:2010 IEC 60745-1:2006

flammable liquid (up MS IEC 60745-2-7:2005 IEC 60745-2-7:1989
to 100 bars)

Jig and Sabre Saw / MS IEC 60745-1:2010 IEC 60745-1:2006

reciprocating saw (up MS IEC 60745-2-11:2011 IEC 60745-2-11:2006
to 60 mm)

   
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• is a household type;
and
• is for stitching fabric or
other material
• is for the application or
removal of solder; and
• is hand held;
but does not include -
• a soldering iron
promoted exclusively to
industry
33 ADAPTER / • is a household type;
CHARGER
• is for charging batteries
other than those of the
automotive type;
• is self contained;
• is for charging one or
more batteries for use
in other equipment;
• is for charging battery
for use in mobile
phone/PDA.
• Is imported or
manufactured
separately (detachable).
A.C. - D.C. Adapters
• A device to supply
a.c. or d.c. power
supply from an a.c. or
d.c. source, either by
itself or as part of an
accessory, for
domestic and similar
general indoor use
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Planer (up to 500 W) MS IEC 60745-1:2011 IEC 60745-1:2006
MS IEC 60745-2-14:2011 IEC 60745-2-14:2006
Trimmer (up to 300 MS IEC 60745-1:2010 IEC 60745-1:2006
W) MS IEC 60745-2-15:2011 IEC 60745-2-15:2006
Hedge trimmer and
Grass shears (up to
750 W)
Router and trimmer MS IEC 60745-1:2010 IEC 60745-1:2006
(up to 500 W) MS IEC 60745-2-17:2012 IEC 60745-2-17:2010
High Pressure Cleaner MS IEC 60335-1:2015 IEC 60335-1:2010
MS IEC 60335-2-79:2007 IEC 60335-2-79:2005
Sewing Machine MS IEC 60335-1:2015 IEC 60335-1:2010
MS IEC 60335-2-28:2003 IEC 60335-2-28:2002
Portable Heating Tool MS IEC 60335-1:2015 IEC 60335-1:2010
such as: MS IEC 60335-2-45:2003 IEC 60335-2-45:2002
Soldering Gun,
Soldering Iron,
Heat Gun,
Hot Air Firelighters,
Glue gun.
Portable Battery MS IEC 60335-1:2015 IEC 60335-1:2010
Charger (up to 12 V)
MS IEC 60335-2-29:2014 IEC 60335-2-29:2010
Adapter for IT MS IEC 60950-1:2007 IEC 60950-1:2005
Equipment (up to (confirmed 2013) or
20V)
IEC 62368-1:2014
General electrical MS IEC 61558-1:2005 IEC 61558-1: 1998
appliances MS IEC 61558-2-6: 2005 IEC 61558-2-6:2009
Electronic Isolating
Transformer
Switching mode MS IEC 61558-1:2005 IEC 61558-1:1998
power supply MS IEC 61558-2-17:2007 IEC 61558-2-17:1997
Electric toys MS IEC 61558-1:2005 IEC 61558-1:2009
MS IEC 61558-2-7: 2007; IEC 61558-2-7: 2007
Audio video MS IEC 60065:2007 IEC 60065:2005
equipment or
IEC 62368-1:2014
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IT & Office products MS IEC 60950-1:2007 IEC 60950-1:2005

or
IEC 62368-1:2014
Baby Cradle, MS IEC 60335-1:2015 IEC 60335-1:2010
Breast Pump,
Electric Heated Pillow

34 WIRE / CABLE / • is unscreened and Polyvinyl chloride MS 2112-5:2009, A1:2017 BS EN 50525-2-11:2011

CORD (non- flexible ; (PVC) Insulated or
armoured) • is designed for use at flexible cord and IEC 60227-5:2011
0.5mm² to low voltage ; cable
35mm²
• consists of two or three Rubber insulated cord MS 2127-4:2017 BS EN 50525-2-11-2011
elastomer or PVC and flexible cables IEC 60245-
insulated cores of 1:2003+A1:2007 CSV
multistrand
construction ;
• has a cross-sectional PVC-insulated cable MS 2112-3:2009, A1:2015 IEC 60227-3:1993 +
area of each conductor (non-armoured) for A1:1997 CSV
from 0.5mm² not electric power and
exceeding 35mm² supply:
- non-sheathed
PVC-insulated cable MS 2112-4:2009, A1:2015 IEC 60227-
(non-armoured) for 4:1992+A1:1997 CSV
electric power and
supply:
- sheathed

   
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