Household appliances put to the test

EN50366 is the current standard applicable to the evaluation of electromagnetic fields emitted by household and similar electrical appliances.

There are an increasing number of electrical devices in the home that emit electromagnetic fields (EMFs), to which users are constantly exposed.

To tackle this subject, Cenelec was mandated by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association to develop a standard to deal with the levels of emissions, leading to the creation of EN50366:2003 "Household and similar electrical appliances - Electromagnetic fields - Methods for evaluation and measurement".

This standard provides a presumption of conformity with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

Compliance is also a requirement for any domestic appliance requiring the TUV-GS mark.

It is a requirement of the mark that any approved product must fully meet the requirements of all the applicable directives.

TUV can test equipment to the requirements of the new standard to confirm compliance with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive for electromagnetic fields.

Independent third party testing highlights the quality of products which represents a considerable marketing opportunity.

TUV can also offer testing for product safety and EMC.

For clients requiring international approvals TUV can also offer product testing and certification as part of the CB Certification Scheme, this can then be used to minimise costs of testing where international certification is required.

TUV also offers international approvals through the other TUV Group companies and through the agreement the group has with other certification bodies worldwide.

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