IEC/EN 60335 — Household Appliance Safety Context
IEC/EN 60335 is the safety standard for household and similar electrical appliances (Part 1 plus the applicable Part 2). It primarily applies to the customer’s final household appliance rather than to the external power supply that powers it. This page explains how IEC/EN 60335 relates to YHYadapter power adapter products.
What is IEC/EN 60335?
IEC/EN 60335-1 sets general safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances, with particular requirements defined in the applicable Part 2 standards per appliance category (e.g., 60335-2-15 for heating appliances, 60335-2-23 for skin care appliances).
The standard applies to the final appliance. An appliance powered by an external adapter may remain subject to IEC/EN 60335 depending on its classification — the external power supply itself uses its own applicable certification route (such as UL 62368-1, IEC/EN 61558, or a customer-required route) based on the project.
How IEC/EN 60335 Applies to Power Adapters
Applies to the customer’s final household appliance — YHYadapter power supply certification routes remain UL 62368-1 / CE / FCC per model, or other applicable routes per project requirements.
YHYadapter does not claim IEC/EN 60335 certification for its power adapters. The adapter’s applicable route is determined by product classification, model evidence, application and target market.
Why IEC/EN 60335 Matters
End-Equipment Context
Household appliances may require IEC/EN 60335 compliance for the final product, even when powered by an external adapter.
Route Separation
The external power supply uses its own applicable certification route — never assume the adapter inherits the appliance’s 60335 classification.
Project Verification
Confirm the applicable Part 2 standard and end-equipment classification for each project with qualified compliance engineering.
YHYadapter Power Supply Certification Routes
YHYadapter power adapters are certified or certifiable under applicable routes including UL 62368-1, CE, FCC and other model-specific certifications, available by model and target market. For household appliance projects, verify both the appliance’s IEC/EN 60335 requirement and the adapter’s applicable route with our engineering team.
IEC/EN 60335 Frequently Asked Questions
Is the YHYadapter adapter certified to IEC/EN 60335?
No. IEC/EN 60335 applies to the customer’s final household appliance. YHYadapter power adapters use their own applicable certification routes (e.g., UL 62368-1, CE, FCC) available by model.
My appliance is powered by an external adapter — does 60335 still apply?
The final household appliance may remain subject to IEC/EN 60335 depending on its classification, regardless of the external power source. The adapter itself uses its own applicable route.
What certification route applies to the YHYadapter adapter?
It depends on product classification, model evidence, application and target market. Common routes include UL 62368-1, CE and FCC, available by model.
How can I verify the applicable route for my project?
Provide your appliance type, model number and target market. Our engineering team will confirm the applicable certification route.
Need Certification Guidance for Your Appliance Project?
Our engineering team can help you confirm the applicable certification route for your product.