Home Heater Compliance Certification

Recently, the European energy crisis has triggered a surge in heating product sales. Products such as heat packs, electric heaters, and electric blankets have seen booming production and demand. Many importers have placed additional orders for heaters, leading to a new wave of “replenishment orders.” According to European home appliance retailers, in August alone, sales of oil-filled and convection heaters reached 2.5 times their normal levels. As the demand for heating products continues to grow, it is essential to understand the regulatory requirements of different markets. Below is an overview.

Common Types of Heaters

1. Oil-Filled Radiator Heater

Also known as an oil-filled electric heater. This type of heater contains new heat-conducting oil inside. When powered on, the heating element warms the oil, which then transfers heat along fins or pipes, radiating warmth into the room.

2. PTC Heater

PTC stands for Positive Temperature Coefficient— a ceramic heating element. It uses a fan to blow air through the PTC heating component, forcing convection and distributing heat as the main exchange method.

3. Convection Heater

This type of heater has an air outlet at the top and an air inlet at the bottom. When powered on, air around the heating element warms up and rises through the outlet, while cooler air enters from below to replace it. This continuous circulation gradually increases the room temperature.

Common International Certifications

International (IECEE):cb certification — iec 60335-1, IEC 60335-2-30

European Union:CE + RoHS — EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-30, IEC 62321

United Kingdom:ukca — BS EN 60335-1, BS EN 60335-2-30

Australia:saa — AS/NZS 60335.1, AS/NZS 60335.2.30

North America:UL — ul 1278

Japan:PSE — J60335-1, J60335-2-30

Latest Updates to International Safety Standards

International (IECEE)

Latest version: IEC 60335-2-30:2009 + A1:2016 + A2:2021

European Union

Latest version: EN 60335-2-30:2009 + A11:2012 + A1:2020 + A12:2020

Mandatory enforcement date: February 12, 2023

North America

Latest revision issued on February 21, 2022

Version: UL Standard for Safety for Movable and Wall- or Ceiling-Hung Electric Room Heaters, UL 1278:2014 Ed.4 + R:21Feb2022

Australia and New Zealand

Amendment A4:2021 issued on November 26, 2021

Version: AS/NZS 60335.2.30:2015 + A1:2015 + A2:2017 + A3:2020 + A4:2021

Mandatory enforcement date: November 26, 2023

Required Documents for Certification Application

1. Certification application form (company and contact information)

2. Product information (product name, model, parameters, and differences between models)

3. Product manual, circuit diagram, and exploded view

4. List of key components

5. Product nameplate

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