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What is IEC/EN/UL 60730-1 Certification?

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Update time : 2025-05-25

EC/EN/UL 60730-1 Overview

IEC/EN/UL 60730-1 applies to automatic electrical controls, especially for smart home electrical accessories.

The IEC 60730 standard outlines testing requirements for electrical, electronic, mechanical, EMC, and operational characteristics of AC electrical devices.

 

Applying this standard to the design of white goods and smart appliances improves the safety of IoT-based products.

 

Amazon sellers should pay close attention to smart home devices and their certifications (ETL/UL certification/UL reports) for the North American market.

The latest version of UL 60730-1 (Edition 5, Revision 2021) has removed the term "Household and Similar Use" from its scope. This means the standard now applies beyond household appliances, allowing broader industry application.

 

What is IEC/EN/UL 60730-1 Certification?(图1)


At JJR Test Lab, we stay up to date on evolving certification standards. Manufacturers looking to enter European and North American markets are welcome to contact us—we provide full compliance testing services.

 

1. Example Product Categories

- Smart conversion plugs

- Smart power strips

- Smart remote control switches

- Smart dimmer switches

 

2. UL 60730 Certification Scope

A. IoT / Smart Home Devices

These are products used directly by consumers or installed by professionals.

Examples include:

- Smart plugs

- Smart sockets

- Smart power strips

- Air conditioning controllers

- Timers

- Lighting controllers

- Fan speed controllers

 

B. Components & Control Modules

These are control units integrated into end products or developed by manufacturers for specific functions.

Examples include:

- Motion sensors

- Temperature controllers

- Motor controllers

- Brushless motor drivers

- Motor starters

- Humidity sensors

- Lock switches

- Pressure controllers

- Water/gas flow controllers

- Water level controllers

- Timers

- Valve actuators

 

3. Latest Standard Versions by Region

- International (IEC):

IEC 60730-1:2013 + AMD1:2015 + AMD2:2020 (Effective: April 8, 2020)

 

- European Union (EN):

EN 60730-1:2016 / A1:2019 (Effective: April 12, 2022)

 

- United Kingdom (BS):

BS EN 60730-1:2016 + A1:2019 (Effective: April 12, 2022)

 

- United States (UL):

UL 60730-1 (Edition 5, Revision 2021) (Effective: October 18, 2021)

 

4. Key Updates in the New Version

1. Title changed to: “Automatic Electrical Controls – Part 1: General Requirements”

2. Clause H.26 updated for layout and consistency with new technology

3. Table H.12 revised to align with CISPR 22

4. Annex J updated for thermistor fault modes and exemptions for SELV Class 1 device testing

5. New requirements for battery-powered devices and internal battery use

6. Revisions to Table H.24 addressing relay failures

7. Updated requirements for switch-mode power supplies

8. Screwless terminal clamping tolerances now follow IEC 60999-1

9. New requirements for remote control functionality

10. Revised leakage current charts in Annex E to match IEC 60990

11. Updated temperature sensing control requirements

 

Important Notice

UL 60730 certification is now included in the CNAS accreditation scope of JJR Test Lab in China.

We are authorized to issue ul test reports accepted by Amazon USA.

 

We’ve successfully helped many Amazon sellers avoid product delistings.

Contact us today for expert consultation and support.


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