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Sector Updates
Electricity and Gas
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Recent Publications
Performance of electrical appliances - Air conditioners and heat pumps, Part 4.1: Air-cooled air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps - Testing and calculating methods for seasonal performance factors - Cooling seasonal performance factor (ISO 16358-1:2013 (MOD))
Product Designation: AS/NZS 3823.4.1:2014 Amd 2:2025
Abstract: This amendment applies to the Front cover, Preface and Amendment 2.
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety, Part 4.8: Particular requirements for shredders/chippers
Product Designation: AS/NZS 62841.4.8:2025
History: First published as AS/NZS 62841.4.8:2025.
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety, Part 3.8: Particular requirements for transportable single spindle vertical moulders
Product Designation: AS/NZS 62841.3.8:2025
History: First published as AS/NZS 62841.3.8:2025.
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety, Part 2.22: Particular requirements for hand-held cut-off machines
Product Designation: AS/NZS 62841.2.22:2025
Abstract: AS/NZS 62841.2.22:2025 applies to cut-off machines fitted with - one bonded reinforced wheel of Type 41 or Type 42, or - one or more diamond cut-off wheels with the peripheral gaps, if any, not exceeding 10 mm and with - a rated speed not exceeding a peripheral speed of the wheel of 100 m/s at rated capacity and - a rated wheel capacity range of 55 mm to 410 mm. These machines are intended to cut materials such as metals, concrete, masonry, glass and tile. This Standard supersedes AS/NZS 60745.2.22:2011 on 27 November 2028.
History: First published as AS/NZS 60745.2.22:2011. Jointly revised and redesignated as AS/NZS 62841.2.22:2025.
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety, Part 2.61: Particular requirements for thermal storage room heaters
Product Designation: AS/NZS 60335.2.61:2025
Abstract: AS/NZS 60335.2.61:2025 deals with the safety of electric thermal-storage room heaters for household and similar purposes that are intended to heat the room in which they are located, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances including direct current (DC) supplied appliances. This Standard supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.61:2005 on 27 November 2028.
History: Originated in Australia as part of AS 3103-1975. Originated in New Zealand as part of NZS/AS 3103:1990. Final Australian edition AS 3103-1990. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 3103:1993. Revised and redesignated AS/NZS 3350.2.61:1995. Second edition AS/NZS 3350.2.61:2001. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.61:2005. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.61:2025.
Digital addressable lighting interface, Part 105: Particular requirements for control gear and control devices - Firmware transfer
Product Designation: AS/NZS 62386.105:2025
Abstract: AS/NZS 62386.105:2025 applies to control gear and control devices for control by digital signals of electronic lighting equipment.
History: First published as AS/NZS 62386.105:2021. Second edition 2025.
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety, Part 2.111: Particular requirements for electric ondol mattress with a non-flexible heated part
Product Designation: AS/NZS 60335.2.111:2025
Abstract: AS/NZS 60335.2.11:2025 deals with the safety of electric ondol-mattresses for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. This Standard supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.111:2015 on 27 November 2028.
History: First published as AS/NZS 60335.2.111:2015. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.111:2025.
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety, Part 2.101: Particular requirements for vaporizers
Product Designation: AS/NZS 60335.2.101:2025
Abstract: AS/NZS 60335.2.101:2025 deals with the safety of electric vaporizers for household and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. This Standard supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.101:2002 on 27 September 2028.
History: First published as AS/NZS 60335.2.101:2002. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.101:2025.
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety, Part 2.96: Particular requirements for flexible sheet heating elements for room heating
Product Designation: AS/NZS 60335.2.96:2025
Abstract: AS/NZS 60335.2.96:2025 deals with the safety of flexible sheet heating elements intended to be incorporated into floors and walls below 1,2 m and above 2,3 m and in ceilings, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase installations and 480 V for other installations including direct current (DC) supplied appliances. This Standard supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.96:2020 on 27 September 2025.
History: First published as AS/NZS 60335.2.96:2002. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.96:2020. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.96:2025.
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety, Part 2.43: Particular requirements for clothes dryers and towel rails (IEC 60335-2-43:2024, MOD)
Product Designation: AS/NZS 60335.2.43:2025
Abstract: AS/NZS 60335.2.43:2025 deals with the safety of electric clothes dryers including clothes dryers intended for drying footwear or gloves, and towel rails for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) powered appliances and battery-operated appliances. This Standard supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.43:2018 on 27 November 2028.
History: Originated in Australia as AS 3196-1975. Previous Australian edition AS 3196-1995. Originated in New Zealand as NZS 6343:1994. Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 3350.2.43:1996. Second edition AS/NZS 3350.2.43:2001. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.43:2014. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.43:2018. Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 60335.2.43:2025.
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety, Part 2.80: Particular requirements for fans (IEC 60335-2-80:2024, MOD)
Product Designation: AS/NZS 60335.2.80:2025
Abstract: AS/NZS 60335.2.80:2025 deals with the safety of electric fans for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. This Standard supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.80:2016 on 27 November 2028.
History: Originated in Australia as AS 3302-1980. Final Australian edition AS 3302-1990. Originated in New Zealand as NZS 6301:1973. AS 3302-1990 and NZS 6301:1973 jointly revised, amalgamated, and designated AS/NZS 3302:1992. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 3350.2.80:1998. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.80:2004. Jointly revised in 2016. Jointly revised in 2025.
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety, Part 2.40: Particular requirements for electrical heat pumps, air-conditioners and dehumidifiers (IEC 60335-2-40:2024, MOD)
Product Designation: AS/NZS 60335.2.40:2025
Abstract: AS/NZS 60335.2.40:2025 deals with the safety of electric heat pumps, sanitary hot water heat pumps and air-conditioners, incorporating motor-compressors as well as hydronic fan coils units, dehumidifiers (with or without motor-compressors), thermoelectric heat pumps and partial units, their maximum rated voltage being not more than 300 V for single phase appliances and 600 V for other appliances including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. This Standard supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.40:2023 on 27 November 2028.
History: Originated in Australia as AS C179-1970. Originated in New Zealand as NZS/AS 3179-1986. Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 3179-1993. Revised and designated AS/NZS 3350.2.40:1997. Second edition AS/NZS 3350.2.40:2001. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.40:2006. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.40:2015. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.40:2019. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.40:2023. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.40:2025.
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety, Part 2.24: Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice makers (IEC 60335-2-24:2025, MOD)
Product Designation: AS/NZS 60335.2.24:2025
Abstract: AS/NZS 60335.2.24:2025 deals with the safety of the following appliances, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances, 480 V for other appliances and 24 V DC for appliances when battery-operated: – refrigerating appliances for household and similar use; – ice-makers incorporating a motor-compressor and ice-makers intended to be incorporated in frozen food storage compartments intended for household use; – refrigerating appliances and ice-makers for applications similar to household use such as for camping, in leisure accommodation vehicles, on boats for leisure purposes and on board ships; – mobile refrigerating appliances. This Standard supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.24:2021 on 27 November 2028.
History: Originated in Australia as C174-1966. Originated in New Zealand as NZS 6324:1990. Jointly revised and redesignated AS 3303-1990/NZS 6324:1990. Second edition AS 3303-1995/NZS 6324:1995. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 3350.2.24:1998. Second edition AS/NZS 3350.2.24:2001. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.24:2003. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.24:2010. Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 60335.2.24:2021. Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 60335.2.24:2025.
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety, Part 2.15: Particular requirements for appliances for heating liquids (IEC 60335-2-15:2024, MOD)
Product Designation: AS/NZS 60335.2.15:2025
Abstract: AS/NZS 60335.2.15:2025 deals with the safety of electrical appliances for heating liquids for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. This Standard supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.15:2019 on 27 November 2028.
History: First published in Australia as AS 3313-1989. Second edition 1993. First published in New Zealand as NZS 6315:1989. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 3350.2.15:1997. Second edition 2002. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.15:2002. Jointly revised in 2013, 2019, and 2025.
Gaseous hydrogen - Fuelling stations, Part 9: Sampling for fuel quality analysis (ISO 19880-9:2024, MOD)
Product Designation: AS 19880.9:2025
Abstract: AS 19880.9:2025 adopts ISO 19880 9:2024 with national modifications, which outlines requirements for sampling from hydrogen fuelling stations for samples taken at the dispenser. The document defines the best practice for sampling at the nozzle of a hydrogen fueling station as part of the fuelling station acceptance testing, and ongoing operation
History: First published as AS 19880.9:2025.
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety, Part 2.83: Particular requirements for heated gullies for roof drainage
Product Designation: AS/NZS 60335.2.83:2025
Abstract: AS/NZS IEC 60335.2.83:2025 deals with the safety of electrically heated gullies for de-icing the inlet of the drainage system of flat roofs, balconies, and similar structures, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. This Standard supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.83:2002 on 27 November 2020.
History: First published as AS/NZS 60335.2.83:2002. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.83:2025.
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety, Part 2.82: Particular requirements for amusement machines and personal service machines
Product Designation: AS/NZS 60335.2.82:2025
Abstract: AS/NZS 60335.2.82:2025 deals with the safety of electric commercial amusement machines and personal service machines, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances, including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. This Standards supersedes AS/NZS 606335.2.82:2018.
History: Originated as AS/NZS 3350.2.82:2000. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.82:2006. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.82:2015. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.82:2018. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.82:2025.
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety, Part 2.75: Particular requirements for commercial dispensing appliances and vending machines
Product Designation: AS/NZS 60335.2.75:2025
Abstract: AS/NZS 60335.2.75:2025 deals with the safety of electric commercial dispensing appliances and vending machines for preparation or delivery of food, drinks and consumer products, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. This Standard supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.75:2013 on 27 November 2028.
History: First published as AS/NZS 3350.2.75:1997. Second edition AS/NZS 3350.2.75:2001. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.75:2005. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.75:2013. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.75:2025.
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety, Part 2.66: Particular requirements for water-bed heaters
Product Designation: AS/NZS 60335.2.66:2025
Abstract: AS/NZS 60335.2.66:2025 deals with the safety of electric water-bed heaters and their associated control units, for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V, including direct current (DC) supplied appliances. This Standard supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.66:2012 on 27 November 2028.
History: Originated in Australia as AS C148-1950. Previous edition AS 3148-1991. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 3350.2.66:1997. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.66:2004. Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 60335.2.66:2012. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.66:2025.
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety, Part 2.45: Particular requirements for portable heating tools and similar appliances
Product Designation: AS/NZS 60335.2.45:2025
Abstract: AS/NZS 60335.2.45:2025 deals with the safety of portable electric heating tools and similar appliances, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. This Standard supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.45:2018 on 27 November 2028.
History: Originated in Australia as AS C114-1966. Final Australian edition AS 3114-1986. Originated in New Zealand as NZS/AS 3114:1986. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 3114:1993. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 3350.2.45:1997. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.45:2004. Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 60335.2.45:2012. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.45:2025.
Hydrogen fuel quality - Product specification
Product Designation: AS ISO 14687:2025
Abstract: AS ISO 14687:2025 specifies the minimum quality characteristics of hydrogen fuel for residential, commercial, industrial, vehicular and stationary applications
History: Originated as AS ISO 14687:2020. Second edition 2025.
Gaseous hydrogen - Thermally activated pressure relief devices for compressed hydrogen vehicle fuel containers
Product Designation: AS ISO 19882:2025
Abstract: AS ISO 19882:2025 identically adopts ISO 19882:2025, which specifies minimum requirements for pressure relief devices intended for use on hydrogen fuelled vehicle fuel containers that comply with ISO 19881, AS 62282.4.101, CSA/ANSI HGV 2, EC79/EU406, SAE J2579, UN ECE R134, or the UN GTR No. 13
History: First published as AS ISO 19882:2025.
Gaseous hydrogen - Fuelling stations, Part 8: Fuel quality control
Product Designation: AS ISO 19880.8:2025
Abstract: AS ISO 19880.8:2025 identically adopts ISO 19880 8:2024, which specifies the protocol for ensuring the quality of the gaseous hydrogen at hydrogen distribution facilities and hydrogen fueling stations for proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells for road vehicles
History: Originated as AS ISO 19880.8:2021. Second edition 2025.
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety, Part 2.34: Particular requirements for motor-compressors
Product Designation: AS/NZS 60335.2.34:2025
Abstract: AS/NZS 60335.2.34:2025 deals with the safety of sealed (hermetic and semi-hermetic type) motorcompressors, their protection and control systems, if any, which are intended for use in equipment for household and similar purposes and which conform with the standards applicable to such equipment. It applies to motor-compressors tested separately, under the most severe conditions that can be expected to occur in normal use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase motor-compressors and 600 V for multi-phase, 600 V direct-current (DC) motor-compressors. This Standard supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.34:2021 on 27 November 2028.
History: Originated in Australia as AS 3305-1983. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 3350.2.34:1997. Second edition AS/NZS 3350.2.34:2001. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.34:2003. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.34:2013. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.34:2016. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.34:2021. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.34:2025.
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety, Part 2.32: Particular requirements for massage appliances
Product Designation: AS/NZS 60335.2.32:2025
Abstract: AS/NZS 60335.2.32:2025 deals with the safety of electric massage appliances for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and batteryoperated appliances. This Standard supersedes AS/NZS 60335.2.32:2020 on 27 November 2028.
History: Originated in Australia as AS 3311-1984. Previous Australian edition AS 3311-1992. Originated in New Zealand as NZS 6332:1992. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 3350.2.32:1996. Second edition AS/NZS 3350.2.32:2001. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.32:2004. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.32:2014. Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 60335.2.32:2020. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.32:2025.
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety, Part 2.14: Particular requirements for kitchen machines (IEC 60335-2-14:2025, MOD)
Product Designation: AS/NZS 60335.2.14:2025
Abstract: AS/NZS 60335.2.14:2025 deals with the safety of electric kitchen machines for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. This Standard will supersede AS/NZS 60335.2.14:2017 on 27 November 2028.
History: Originated in Australia as AS C162-1960. Originated in New Zealand as NZS/AS 3162-1990. Previous Australian edition AS 3162-1990. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 3162:1995. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 3350.2.14:1995. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.14:2004. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.14:2007. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.14:2013. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.14:2017. Jointly revised and redesignated AS/NZS 60335.2.14:2025.
Approval and test specification - Plugs and socket-outlets
Product Designation: AS/NZS 3112:2025
Abstract: AS/NZS 3112:2025 provides the Australian and New Zealand electrical industry, including manufacturers, test laboratories and regulators, with requirements and test methods for plugs, socket-outlets or plug portions.
History: Originated in Australia as C112-1937. Originated in New Zealand as part of NZS 1898-1939. Previous edition AS/NZS 3112:2017. Sixth edition AS/NZS 3112:2025.