IEC / EN safety standards frequently referenced for CE and CB compliance
These are international standards widely used in Europe (published by IEC and often adopted by CENELEC):
- IEC 62368-1:2023 + Amendment 11:2025 – Hazard-based safety standard for audio/video, ICT, and similar devices (Edition 4).
- IEC 60335-1:2023 – Household and similar electrical appliances – general safety requirements (Edition 6).
- IEC 60601-1:2005 + A1:2012 + A2:2020 – Medical electrical equipment – general safety and performance (with relevant EMC collateral series IEC 60601-1-2:2014/A1:2021).
- IEC 60204-1 + Amendment 1:2024 – Safety of machinery – electrical equipment of machines (essential for machine safety compliance).
EMC – CENELEC / IEC
- EN IEC 55016-1-4:2025 – EMC test apparatus (new)
- EN 61000-4-27:2000/A2:2025 – Unbalance immunity test (amendment)
- IEC 62153-4-7:2021/AMD1:2025 – Metallic cable EMC testing
Harmonised OJEU Standards
- EN 303 659 V1.1.1 (RED) – Listed
- EN 305 550-6 V1.2.1 (RED) – Listed
- EN 301 489-28 V2.1.1 (RED) – EMC for video links (with restrictions)
- EN 50626-2:2023 (LVD) – New LVD standard
Safety / Core Standards
- IEC 62368-1:2023 + A11:2025 – Safety for ICT & A/V devices
- IEC 60335-1:2023 – Household appliance safety
- IEC 60204-1 + A1:2024 – Machinery electrical safety
- IEC 60601-1 series – Medical equipment safety & EMC collateral
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March 3, 2026 / New and Updated Standards
Recent EMC Standards Removed from the Harmonised List
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March 3, 2026 / New and Updated Standards
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IEC / EN safety standards frequently referenced for CE and CB compliance
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March 2, 2026 / REACH
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