Household Appliances

Testing and Certification for Household Appliances

In order to achieve success on a global scale, domestic appliances must offer a high degree of safety. Internationally recognized test marks are testimony to a product's compliance with relevant international safety criteria. We carry out all required testing and inspections of appliances designed for household use, whether it's stoves, deep fryers or washing machines. We test everything from user characteristics, including gauging energy consumption and classification to electrical safety. Our experts will support you from development of your product up to production.

Benefits at a Glance

Product testing and certification from TÜV Rheinland help you:

  • Meet standard and regulatory requirements allowing you to bring the product onto the global market
  • Improve your product's visibility against the competition with our independent third party test mark
  • Benefit from our extensive experience and expertise
  • Elevate confidence in the quality and safety of your products

Our Services for Household Appliances

Test your products to the following Standard:

  • Electrical safety based on the EN 60335 series of standards
  • Selected chemical parameters according to food and feed code (LFGB)
  • Energy classification based on 96/57/EC and 2003/66/EC
  • Exposure to Electromagnetic fields based on the EN 50366
  • Electromagnetic Compatability based on the EN 55014-1 and EN 550014-2
  • Sound power level based on IEC 60704-2-14
  • Operation manual based on EN 62079
  • User properties based on the EN ISO 15502
  • Energy consumption based on the EN 153
  • We also offer customized evaluations to suit your needs.

Product Examples

  • Small household appliances: hand-mixer, blenders etc...
  • Heating appliances: coffee makers, toasters, grills etc...
  • Personal Hygiene appliances: electric toothbrushes, hairdryers
  • Household cleaning appliances: vacuum cleaners, steam irons, steam cleaners
  • Major appliances: ovens, microwaves, refrigerators, air conditioning