Information Booklet APPROVAL OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

CHAPTER 5

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 TOP/ (a) Plug Flat Non-Rewirable MS 1578:2003 BS EN 50075:1991

PLUG • makes a detachable Two Pole Plug with sup-
connection between the ply cord (max. 2.5A)
contacts of a socket-outlet
and the conductors of a
flexible cord;
• has insulating sleeves on 13 A Fused Plug MS 589-1:2011 BS 1363:PT.1: 1995
the line and neutral plug +A1, A2, A3
pins for insertion into a
socket-outlet; and 15 A Plug MS 1577:2003 No correspond-
• has a maximum rating of ing international
15 A; standard

(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 Interconnection Coupler MS IEC 60320-1:2010 IEC 60320-1:2007
conductors of the cord and MS IEC 60320-2-2:2011 IEC 60320-2-2:
the pins or contacts of 1998
any low voltage appliance
or equipment of a type
intended or generally used
for household applications

(c) Adaptor Adaptor (Multiways) MS 589-3:2012 BS 1363 PT.3:1995

• extends supply from a +A1, A2, A3
socket-outlet;
• incorporates one or more Integrated Adaptor MS 1144:1998 BS 5733:2010
integral socket-outlets;
and
• has insulating sleeves on Travel Adaptor No corresponding MS IEC 60884-1:2006
the line and neutral plug No corresponding MS IEC 60884-2-5:1995
pins.

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

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

Connecting device with MS IEC 60998-1:2005 IEC 60998-1:2002

screw-less type MS IEC 60998-2-2:2005 IEC 60998-2-2:2005
clamping unit

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Equipment Equipment National Equivalent
Standard International
Standard

Connecting device with MS IEC 60998-1:2005 IEC 60998-1:2002

insulation-piercing MS IEC 60998-2-3:2005 IEC 60998-2-3:2002
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

Connecting boxes MS 1873:2005 IEC 60670-1:2002

MS 1873-22:2006 IEC 60670-22:2002

2 SWITCH AND • is an air-break switch;
DIMMER • is for connection to the
wiring of an electric
installation;
• is primarily for mounting
on a vertical surface
• is manually opened and MS IEC 60669-2-1: 2012 IEC 60669-2-1:2009
manually closed; and
• has a rating up to 63A.
General Purpose Switch MS IEC 60669-1:2012 IEC 60669-1:2007
Door Bell & Chime MS IEC 61558-1:2005 IEC 61558-1:2009
MS IEC 61558-2-8:2007 IEC 61558-2-8:2010
Electronic Switch MS IEC 60669-1: 2012 IEC 60669-1:2007
Remote-control Switch MS IEC 60669-1: 2012 IEC 60669-1:2007
MS IEC 60669-2-2: 2012 IEC 60669-2-2:2006

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 (2) Socket Outlet Electric Shaver Socket MS IEC 61558-1:2005 IEC 61558-1:2009
OUTLET • is for fixing at a point at Outlet MS IEC 61558-2-5:2006 IEC 61558-2-5:2010
which fixed wiring
terminates; 13A Switch & unswitch MS 589-2:2011 BS 1363:PT 2:1995
• provides a detachable socket outlet +A1, A2, A3
connection with the pins
of a plug; 15A socket outlet & Plug MS 1577:2003 No correspond-
• has two, or three contacts; ing international
• and has a maximum rating standard
of 15 A;
• with switch and without Portable 2 pin socket MS 1579: 2003 No correspond-
switch socket outlet. outlet class II ing international
standard

(b) Portable Portable cable reel MS 1141: 2006 IEC 61242: 2008
A device comprising a with 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 FLUORES- (a) Lamp Holder Lamp holder for tubular MS IEC 60400: 2006 IEC 60400: 2004
CENT LAM- Holds tubular fluorescent fluorescent lamp
PHOLDER lamp but does not include:
/ STARTER A lamp holder which by
HOLDER design is restricted to
specific appliances.

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Equipment Equipment National Equivalent
Standard International
Standard
(b) Starter Holder
to hold a glow starter Starter holder for tubular MS IEC 60400: 2006 IEC 60400: 2004
but does not include: fluorescent lamp
a starter holder which by
design is restricted to
specific appliances.

• a terminal for connection

5 CEILING to a lamp holder via a Ceiling Rose MS 770:1982 BS 67:1987
ROSE cable.

• Edison Screw Lamp holder

lamp holders with Edison Edison Screw Lamp MS IEC 60238:2008 IEC 60238:2004
screw thread E14, E27 and holder
E40, designed for holding
and connecting to the
supply of lamps.

6 BAYONET • holds a bayonet cap lamp, Bayonet cap Lamp No corresponding MS IEC 61184:2008+A1
CAP and bayonet cap adaptor holder
MULTIWAYS
ADAPTOR but does not include: Bayonet Lamp Adaptor MS 769:1982 IEC 61184:2008
• a lamp holder, which by with IEC 61184:2008 with MS 769:1982
design, is restricted to
specific appliances
• a lampholder which is for
incorporation in an
industrial equipment

7 LAMP (a) Luminaires Fixed general purpose MS IEC 60598-1:2012 IEC 60598-1:2008
FITTING • provides illumination; Luminaires (excluding MS IEC 60598-2-1:1997 IEC 60598-2-1:1987
Tube/Bulb),
• incorporate electric light
sources for operation from Batten Luminaires
supply voltage up to (excluding Tube/Bulb),
1000V.
Luminaries 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 60598-2-2:2011

(b) Glow Starter Glow-starter for tubular MS IEC 60155: 1996 IEC 60155:2006
• is for starting preheat type fluorescent
fluorescent lamps;

• is a glow-start type; and

• has an enclosure of
insulating material

• holds a light source or
bulb.

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

(d) LED Lighting Lamp controlgear : MS IEC 61347-1:2012 IEC 61347-1:2010

Particular requirements MS IEC 61347-2- IEC 61347-2-
for d.c. or a.c. supply 13:2012 13:2006
electronic controlgear
for LED modules

Lampholder (Connectors MS IEC 60838-1:2008 IEC 60838-1:2004

for LED-modules) MS IEC 60838-2-2:2008 IEC 60838-2-2:2006

LED Modules for general MS IEC 62031:2011 IEC 62031:2008+A1,

Lighting (eg. double with MS IEC 60061- A2 with
capped self-ballasted 1:2005 IEC 60061-1: 2005
LED Lamp)
or IEC 62776: 2014

Self-ballasted single MS IEC 62560:2012 IEC 62560:2011

capped LED-lamps for
general lighting services
by voltage > 50V

8 CAPACITOR • is used together with a Capacitors for use in MS IEC 61048: 2006 IEC 61048: 2006
for FLUORES- ballast in a lamp circuit. tubular fluorescent MS IEC 61049: 1999 IEC 61049: 1991
CENT LAMP lamps and other circuits.

9 BALLAST / (a) Ballast Magnetic Ballast for MS IEC 61347-1: 2012 IEC 61347-1: 2010
CONTROL • is for controlling the tabular fluorescent lamp MS IEC 61347-2-8:2003 IEC 61347-2-8: 2000
GEAR / magnitude of current MS 141 PT.2:1993+A1 IEC 60921:2004
DRIVER FOR flowing through the with
LAMP discharge path of a modification
fluorescent lamp,

• is of the independent or
built-in type intended
for use with luminaires
(portable or fixed); or

• is of the integral type Electronic Ballast for MS IEC 61347-1:2012 IEC 61347-1:2010
such that it forms a non- fluorescent lamp MS IEC 61347-2-3:2003 IEC 61347-2-3:2000
replaceable part of a MS IEC 60929: 2008 IEC 60929:2011
fluorescent lamp/ballast with with IEC 61000-3-2:
combination; or MS IEC 61000-3-2: 2003 2009

• is of the adaptor type

such that it allows the

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Equipment Equipment National Equivalent
Standard International
Standard

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
electrical equipment with
increased safety type
protection (Exe) 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 Circuit MS IEC 61008-1: 2012 IEC 61008-1: 2010
BREAKER (RCD) Breaker (RCCB) MS IEC 61008-2-1: IEC 61008-2-1: 1990
including AC • isolates or initiates a 2003 or or
CURRENT tripping signal to isolate MS IEC 61008-1: 2012 IEC 61008-1: 2010
OPERATED a low-voltage supply to MS IEC 61008-2-2: 2003 IEC 61008-2-2: 1990
EARTH LEAK- protected circuits,
AGE CIRCUIT socket-outlets or
BREAKER and equipment in the event
MINIATURE of a current flow to earth
CIRCUIT which exceeds a
BREAKER pre-determined level;

• has a rated residual current Residual Current Breaker MS IEC 61009-1: 2012 IEC 61009-1: 2010
less than 300mA for with Overcurrent Protec- MS IEC 61009-2-1: 2003 IEC 61009-2-1: 1991
devices intended for tion (RCBO) or or
connection to fixed wiring MS IEC 61009-1: 2012 IEC 61009-1: 2010
or 10mA for other devices; MS IEC 61009-2-2: 2003 IEC 61009-2-2: 1991
and
• has a rated load 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 Breaker MS IEC 60898-1: 2007 IEC 60898-1: 2003
• is an enclosed air- break (MCB)for ac supply

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Equipment Equipment National Equivalent
Standard International
Standard
switch;
• opens a low voltage Miniature Circuit Breaker MS IEC 60898-2: 2007 IEC 60898-2: 2003
circuit automatically under (MCB)for ac & dc supply
pre-determined conditions
of over-current; Fuse Base & Carrier up MS IEC 60269-1:2011 IEC 60269-1:2006
• has a nominal rating not to 32A MS IEC 60296-2:2011 IEC 60269-2:2006
exceeding 125 A and has
a current breaking capacity Fuse/Fuse Link up to 63A MS IEC 60269-2:2011 IEC 60269-2:2006
of up to 10kA. MS IEC 60269-3:2011 IEC 60269-3:2010
• is by the fusion of one or
more of its specially Switch fuse up to 63A. MS IEC 60947-1:2010 IEC 60947-1:2007
designed and MS IEC 60947-3:2010 IEC 60947-3:2008
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.

• is a household type; Standing Lamp with MS IEC 60598-1: 2012 IEC 60598-1:2008
11 PORTABLE provides illumination or for detachable or non- MS IEC 60598-2-4: 2003 IEC 60598-2-4: 1997
LUMINAIRE decorative purposes, detachable mains supply
LAMP produces light; flexible cord,
• is fitted with a supply
flexible cord, an appliance Standing Lamp &
inlet socket or a power adaptor,
supply unit with integral
pins for insertion into a Table lamp with detach-
socket outlet; able or non-detachable
• is for standing on a table or mains supply flexible
floor, or is fitted with a cord,
clamp or similar for
attachment to vertical or Table Lamp & adaptor,
horizontal surfaces;
• is for use with tungsten Portable LED Lamp
filament, tubular
fluorescent or other
discharge lamps; and
• is constructed to represent Night Lamp integral with MS IEC 60598-1:2012 IEC 60598-1:2008
a model, person or animal direct in plug. MS IEC 60598-2- IEC 60598-2-
and is likely to be treated 12:2010 12:2006
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 purposes Hand Lamp & adaptor, MS IEC 60598-1: 2012 IEC 60598-1:2008
using illumination; MS IEC 60598-2-8:2006 IEC 60598-2-8:2007
• holds a light source or
bulb; and
• is hand held;
but does not include
• hand lamp with a

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Equipment Equipment National Equivalent
Standard International
Standard
magnification facility.
12 KETTLE • is a household type; Warming Plate MS IEC 60335-1:2013 IEC 60335-1:2006
including is portable; MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
HEATING • has a capacity not 12:2014 12:2002
ELEMENTS exceeding 10L; and
IF SUPPLIED • heats liquid for: Deep Fryer MS IEC 60335-1: 2013 IEC 60335-1: 2006
SEPARATELY > humidifying room air; or MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
> hot beverage; or 13:2006 13:2004
> cooking purpose
Heating Liquids such as: MS IEC 60335-1: 2013 IEC 60335-1: 2006
Coffee / Tea Maker, MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
Food Steamer, 15:2004 15:2002
Egg Boiler,
Jug,
Slow Cooker,
Steam Boat,
Kettle,
Airpot,
Bottle Warmer,
Sterillizer.

Multi-purpose cooker MS IEC 60335-1: 2013 IEC 60335-1: 2006

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

Water Dispenser/Filter MS IEC 60335-1: 2005 IEC 60335-1: 2004

Water Dispenser MS IEC 60335-1: 2005 IEC 60335-1: 2004

- Hot MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
15:2004 15:2002

Water Dispenser MS IEC 60335-1:2005 IEC 60335-1:2004

- Cold MS 1597-2-24:2005 IEC 60335-2-
24:2010

Water Dispenser MS IEC 60335-1:2005 IEC 60335-1:2004

– Hot and Cold MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
15:2004 15:2002
MS 1597-2-24:2005 IEC 60335-2-
24:2010

Built in Hob MS IEC 60335-1: 2013 IEC 60335-1: 2006

MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
36:2014 36:2008

13 KITCHEN • is a household type; Blender, MS IEC 60335-1:2013 IEC 60335-1:2006

MACHINE • is for the preparation of Chopper, MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
food by mechanical Food Processor, 14:2014 14:2002
means; or Juice Extractor,
• is for opening cans; or Grinder ,
• is for sharpening of knives Mixer.

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Standard

14 TOASTER • is a household type; and Stationary Electric Oven, MS IEC 60335-1:2013 IEC 60335-1:2006
/ OVEN • is for toasting bread or Induction Hob. MS IEC 60335-2-6:2014 IEC 60335-2-6:2005
(Cooking similar food;
Appliance) • is for cooking or warming
food by electrical energy; Bread Maker, MS IEC 60335-1:2013 IEC 60335-1:2006
• applies heat to food, liquid Bread Toaster, MS IEC 60335-2-9:2014 IEC 60335-2-9:2008
or other substances in a Portable Oven,
chamber by means of Induction Cooker,
high-frequency electro- Grill,
magnetic radiation. Sandwich Maker/ Waffle
Maker,
Roaster.

Microwave Oven MS IEC 60335-1:2013 IEC 60335-1:2006
MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
25:2014 25:2010

15 RICE COOKER • is a household type; and Rice Cooker MS IEC 60335-1: 2013 IEC 60335-1:2006
• is used for cooking rice MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
15:2004 15:2002

16 REFRIGERA- • is a household type; and Refrigerator, MS IEC 60335-1:2013 IEC 60335-1:2006

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

17 IMMERSION • is a household type; Fixed Immersion Heater MS IEC 60335-1:2013 IEC 60335-1:2006
WATER • is for heating liquid in MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
HEATER which it may be immersed; 73:2014 73:2009
and
• is self contained; Portable Immersion MS IEC 60335-1:2013 IEC 60335-1:2006
and includes – Heater MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
• aquarium type immersion 74:2010 74:2006
heaters

18 WATER (a) Storage Storage Water Heater MS IEC 60335-1:2013 IEC 60335-1:2006
HEATER • is for heating and storage MS 1597-2-21:2011 IEC 60335-2-
including of water for bathing, 21:2004 with
HEATING washing or similar modification
ELEMENTS purposes;
IF SUPPLIED • incorporates a heating
SEPARATELY 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: 2013 IEC 60335-1:2006

• is for heating water; Heater MS 1597-2-35:2010 IEC 60335-2-
• is of the instantaneous 35:2006 with
type; and modification
• incorporates live parts in
contact with water.

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Standard

19 • is a household type; and Washing Machine with MS IEC 60335-1:2013 IEC 60335-1:2006
WASHING • is used for washing/drying dryer MS 1597:Part 2-7:2005 IEC 60335-2-7:2003
MACHINE clothes. with modification

but does not include - Washing Machine with MS IEC 60335-1:2013 IEC 60335-1:2008
• a type, promoted separate spin container MS IEC 60335-2-4:2007 IEC 60335-2-4:2004
exclusively to industry/ MS 1597:Part 2-7:2005 IEC 60335-2-7:2003
commercial sector. with modification

Tumbler Dryers MS IEC 60335-1: 2013 IEC 60335-1: 2006

MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
11:2014 11:2012

Cloth Dryers MS IEC 60335-1: 2013 IEC 60335-1: 2006

(on rack located) MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
43:2014 43:2008

• household type; Dish Washer and other MS IEC 60335-1: 2013 IEC 60335-1: 2006
• for washing and rising utensils. MS 1597- 2-5:2005 IEC 60335-2-5:2005
dishes. with modification

20 • is a household type; Moving-louver fan, MS IEC 60335-1: 2013 IEC 60335-1:2006

FAN • has a primary function of Ceiling fan, MS 1597- 2-80:2010 IEC 60335-2-
moving air in its vicinity; Auto fan, MS 1220:2010 80:2004 with
and Pedestal fan, modification for
• is self contained; Table fan, ceiling fan only
Wall fan & IEC 60879:1986
applies to their separate with modification
regulators and with
blade.

Ventilating fan, MS IEC 60335-1: 2013 IEC 60335-1:2006

Decorative fan & MS 1597- 2-80:2010 IEC 60335-2-
applies to their separate 80:2004 with
regulators and fan modification for
without blade. ceiling fan only

Range Hood MS IEC 60335-1: 2013 IEC 60335-1:2006

MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
31:2014 31:2009

Cleaning Appliances MS IEC 60335-1: 2013 IEC 60335-1: 2006

(eg. Air Purifier) MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
65:2014 65:2008

Humidifiers MS IEC 60335-1: 2013 IEC 60335-1: 2006

(eg. Air Cooler) MS IEC 60335-2-98: IEC 60335-2-98:
2014 2008

21 • is a household type or a Hair Dryer, MS IEC 60335-1: 2013 IEC 60335-1: 2006
HAND commercial hand-held Hair Styling Set, MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-23:
OPERATED type; and Hand Dryer, 23:2007 2005
HAIR DRYER/ • is for drying, styling or the Ionic Facial Steamer or
HAIRCARE/ caring of human hair. similar to it.
SKIN CARE

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22 IRON • is a household type; Iron MS IEC 60335-1:2013 IEC 60335-1:2006
• is for smoothening or MS IEC 60335-2-3:2006 IEC 60335-2-3:2005
pressing fabric by the
application of heat or
steam;

• is hand held except for any Fabric Steamer MS IEC 60335-1: 2013 IEC 60335-1: 2006
separate steam generator; MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
and includes: 85:2014 85:2008
• any associated equipment

23 SHAVER • is a household type; and Shaver, MS IEC 60335-1: 2013 IEC 60335-1: 2006
• shaves, cuts or trims MS IEC 60335-2-8:2002 IEC 60335-2-
human hair. Hair Clippers. 8:1992+A1

24 VAPORISER • is a household type; and Mosquito Matt Vapor, MS IEC 60335-1:2013 IEC 60335-1:2006
• Purpose as air fresheners Aroma Vapor MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
and insect repellers. (eg. Air Freshener). 101:2014 101:2008

25 VACUUM • is a household type; Vacuum Cleaner, MS IEC 60335-1: 2013 IEC 60335-1: 2006
CLEANER • portable; and MS IEC 60335-2-2:2006 IEC 60335-2-2:2004
• removes dust, dirt or
moisture and the like from
floor coverings by suction; Water Suction Cleaning.
or
• 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 IEC 62368-1:2014
sound, with little Cassette Player,
distortion, connected to Equalizer / Mixer,
the supply mains as the Hi-Fi System,
only energy source, Karaoke,
intended for domestic and PA System,
similar general indoor use Portable Hi-Fi System,
with a rated supply voltage Portable Radio Cassette,
not exceeding 250 volts Player / Recorder,
rms. Radio,
• An electronic device Radio Alarm,
for reproduction of audio/ Tuner / Receiver,
video, connected to the Turn tables / Record
supply mains, either Players,
directly or indirectly and Compact Disc Player,
intended for domestic and Audio/Video Recorder
similar general indoor use up to 4 channels.

27 VIDEO and • is for household use; Electronic appliances MS IEC 60065:2007 IEC 60065:2005
VISUAL DIS- • is for receiving and such as: or IEC 62368-1:2014
PLAY UNIT displaying information LCD,

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from a transmitting station LED,
or local source Plasma,
• is for the display of public CRT,
or subscription television and similar to it.
broadcasts.

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

29 MASSAGER • Is a household type. Foot Massagers, MS IEC 60335-1:2013 IEC 60335-1:2006

Massage Bed, MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
Massage Chair, 32:2014 32:2008
Massage Pads,
Handheld Massagers,
Massage Belts.

30 AIR CONDI- • A electrical assembly to Split Air-conditioner, MS IEC 60335-1:2013 IEC 60335-1:2006
TIONER provide delivery of Portable Air-conditioner, MS 1597-2-40: 2005 IEC 60335-2-
(Cooling conditioned air to an Ceiling Air-conditioner 40:2005 with
Capacity of enclosed space, room or modification
32,000 Btu/ zone, including an
hr & 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- IEC 60598-2-
purposes; and consists of – Decorative / Festive 20:2013 20:2010
- lamps or lampholders Light.
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, drilling, Drill (Drill bit size up to MS IEC 60745-1:2010 IEC 60745-1:2006
POWER sawing, or surface 15 mm) MS IEC 60745-2-1:2011 IEC 60745-2-1:2006
TOOLS (Por- preparation; and +A1
table Type) • may be entirely supported
by hand during operation. Grinder (up to 100 mm) MS IEC 60745-1:2010 IEC 60745-1:2006
MS IEC 60745-2-3:2010 IEC 60745-2-3:2006
but does not include -
• a tool, portable type, Sander (up to 300 W) MS IEC 60745-1:2010 IEC 60745-1:2006
promoted exclusively MS IEC 60745-2-4:2011 IEC 60745-2-4:2006
to the industry/
commercial sector. Circular Saw and circular MS IEC 60745-1:2010 IEC 60745-1:2006
knife (Cutting Blade up MS IEC 60745-2-5:2010 IEC 60745-2-5:2006

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No Category Description of Regulated Detail of Standards

Equipment Equipment National Equivalent
Standard International
Standard
to 160 mm)

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

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

Jig and Sabre Saw (up to MS IEC 60745-1:2010 IEC 60745-1:2006

60 mm) MS IEC 60745-2- IEC 60745-2-
11:2011 11:2006

Planer (up to 500 W) MS IEC 60745-1:2011 IEC 60745-1:2006

MS IEC 60745-2- IEC 60745-2-
14:2011 14:2006

Trimmer (up to 300 W) MS IEC 60745-1:2010 IEC 60745-1:2006

Hedge trimmer and MS IEC 60745-2- IEC 60745-2-
Grass shears (up to 15:2011 15:2006
750 W)

Router and trimmer (up MS IEC 60745-1:2010 IEC 60745-1:2006

to 500 W) MS IEC 60745-2- IEC 60745-2-
17:2012 17:2010

High Pressure Cleaner MS IEC 60335-1:2013 IEC 60335-1:2006

MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
79:2007 79:2005

• is a household type; and Sewing Machine MS IEC 60335-1:2013 IEC 60335-1:2006

• is for stitching fabric or MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
other material 28:2003 28:2002

• is for the application or Portable Heating Tool MS IEC 60335-1:2013 IEC 60335-1:2006
removal of solder; and such as: MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
• is hand held; Soldering Gun, 45:2003 45:2002
Soldering Iron,
but does not include - Heat Gun,
• a soldering iron Hot Air Firelighters,
promoted exclusively to Glue gun.
industry

33 ADAPTER / • is a household type; Portable Battery Charger MS IEC 60335-1:2013 IEC 60335-1:2006
CHARGER • is for charging batteries (up to 12 V) MS IEC 60335-2- IEC 60335-2-
other than those of the 29:2005 29:2002 +A1
automotive type;
• is self contained;
• is for charging one or
more batteries for use in Adapter for IT Equip- MS IEC 60950-1:2007 IEC 60950-1:2005
other equipment; ment (up to 20V) or
• is for charging battery for IEC 62368-1:2014
use in mobile phone/PDA.
• is imported or manufactured
separately (detachable).

A.C. - D.C. Adapters

• A device to supply a.c. or General electrical MS IEC 61558-1:2005 IEC 61558-1: 1998
d.c. power supply from an appliances MS IEC 61558-2-6: 2005 IEC 61558-2-6:2009
a.c. or d.c. source, either by Electronic Isolating

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No Category Description of Regulated Detail of Standards

Equipment Equipment National Equivalent
Standard International
Standard
itself or as part of an Transformer
accessory, for domestic and
similar general indoor use Switching mode power MS IEC 61558-1:2005 IEC 61558-1:1998
supply MS IEC 61558-2- IEC 61558-2-
17:2007 17:2009

Electric toys MS IEC 61558-1:2005 IEC 61558-1:2009

MS IEC 61558-2-7: IEC 61558-2-7: 2007
2007;

Audio video equipment MS IEC 60065:2007 IEC 60065:2005 or

IEC 62368-1: 2014

IT & Office products MS IEC 60950-1:2007 IEC 60950-1:2005

or
IEC 62368-1: 2014

Shavers MS IEC 60335-1: 2013 IEC 60335-1: 2006

MS IEC 60335-2-8:2002 IEC 60335-2-8:2000

34 WIRE / • is unscreened and Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) MS 2112-5:2009 BS EN 50525-2-

CABLE/ flexible ; Insulated flexible cord 11:2011
CORD (non- • is designed for use at low and cable or
armoured) voltage ; IEC 60227-5:2011
0.5mm² to • consists of two or three
35mm² elastomer or PVC insulated Rubber insulated cord MS 140:1987 BS EN 50525-2-11-
cores of multistrand and flexible cables or 2011
construction ; MS 2127-4 IEC 60245-1:2008
• has a cross-sectional IEC 60245-4:2011
area of each conductor
from 0.5mm² not PVC-insulated cable MS 2112-3:2009 IEC 60227-3:1997
exceeding 35mm² (non-armoured) for elec-
tric power and supply:
- non-sheathed

PVC-insulated cable MS 2112-4:2009 IEC 60227-4:1997

(non-armoured) for elec-
tric power and supply:
- sheathed

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