On September 12, 2024, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) released the standard IEC 0335-2-32:2024 "Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-32: Particular for massage appliances". Details are as follows:
Scope of application
It is worth noting that:
● Additional requirements may be needed for appliances intended to be used exclusively on board vehicles, vessels or aircraft;
● Additional requirements stipulated by national health, labor protection, and other similar authorities should also be taken into consideration in many countries.
This standard does not apply to:
● appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes;
● Equipment for use in special environments, such as locations with corrosive or explosive gases (dust, vapor, or gas);
● Electric foot care appliances without motor and other electric appliances for skin or hair care (IEC 60335-2-23);
● Household, commercial and similar human beauty care appliances (IEC 60335-2-115 standard).
Major technical changes