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Power cord Standards : Power cord Standards
Argentina: | ![]() |
current regulations: | - Resolución 92/98 |
standards: | IRAM 2073: Fichas bipolares con toma de tierra para uso domiciliario. De 10 A y 20 A, 250 V de corriente alterna. Two-poles electrical plug with earthing contact, for 10 A, 250 V, of alternative current for household and similar purposes. IRAM 2063: Fichas eléctricas bipolares sin toma de tierra, de 10 A, 250 V de corriente alterna, para usos domiciliarios y similares. Two-poles electrical plug without earthing contact, for 10 A, 250 V, of alternative current for household and similar purposes. |
links: | Secretaria de Industria Comercio y Pyme |
Australia: | ![]() |
current regulations: | - Electricity Safety Act 1945 - NSW Office of Fair Trading circular related to: Amended requirements for the insulation of live pins of plugs and equipment with integral pins in PDF format (direct link to NSW Office of Fair Trading website). |
standards: | AS/NZS 3112: Approval and test specification - Plugs and socket-outlets |
links: | Australian State Regulatory Authorities:
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Brazil: | ![]() |
current regulations: | Resolu o Conmetro no 08 de 26/07/1988 , Portarias Inmetro no 136 de 04/10/2001 e no 134 de 15/7/2002 |
standards: | NIE-DINQP-051 NBR 6147 (similar to IEC 60884-1) |
links: | Inmetro |
China: | ![]() |
current regulations: | Law of the People's Republic Of China on import export commodity inspection Regulations for the Implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Import and Export Commodity Inspection Regulations for Compulsory Product Certification (December 03, 2001) First Catalogue of Products Subject to Compulsory Certification |
Ministry Of Information Industry: "Management Methods for the Prevention and Control of Pollution from Electronics Information Products" (电子信息产品生产污染防治管理法) | |
standards: | Plugs and Socket-outlets for Household and Similar General Purpose GB2099.1-2008: "Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes Part 1: General requirements” GB2099.2-2008: "Plugs and socket outlets for household and similar purposes Part 2: Particular requirements for socket-outlets for appliances." GB1002-2008: "Single phase plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes type, basic specifications and dimensions" GB1003-2008: "Three phase plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes type, basic specifications and dimensions" GB17465.1-2008: "Appliance couplers for household and similar general purpose - Part 1: General requirements GB17465.2-2008: "Appliance couplers for household and similar general purpose - Part 2: Interconnection couplers for household and similar equipment |
links: | Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China (CNCA) |
Denmark | ![]() |
current regulations: | Lov om elektriske strkstr msanlg og elektrisk materiel - Heavy Current Act (Lov nr.251, 6 May 1993) Elektricitetsrdet - Materiel nr. 04/98 Elektricitetsr det - Materiel nr. 09/02 |
standards: | Afsnit 107-2-D1 : Stikpropper og stikkontakter til brug i boliger o.l. EN 50 075: Flat non-rewirable two-pole plugs, 2.5 A 250 V, with cord, for the connection of class II-equipment for household and similar purposes |
links: | Elektricitetsr det - The Electricity Council |
Finland | ![]() |
current regulations: | Electrical Safety Act of Finland (410/1996) |
standards: | SFS 5610: Plugs and socket-outlets for household use and similar purposes. Part 1: General requirements SFS-EN 50075: Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes. Flat non-rewirable two-pole plugs 2,5 A 250 V with cord for the connection of class II-equipment |
links: | Safety Technology Authority, TUKES |
France | ![]() |
current regulations: | |
standards: | NF C 61-303: Electrical accessories for domestic and similar purposes. 10/16 A 250 V plugs and socket-outlets and cable couplers. |
links: | AFNOR Association Franaise de Normalisation |
Germany | ![]() |
current regulations: | Law on equipment safety 1993 - Law on equipment safety; Ordinances on electrical equipment, on toys, on gas operated installations and on noise information; Appendix A, B and C - Gertesicherheitsgesetz 1993 |
standards: | DIN VDE 0620-101: Plugs and socket-outlets up to 400 V 25 A; flat non-wirable two pole plugs, 2,5 A 250 V, with cord, for the connection of class-II-equipment for household and similar purposes. |
links: | VDE is Germany de Normalisation |
Hong-Kong | ![]() |
current regulations: | the Electricity Ordinance (Cap 406) Electrical Products (Safety) Regulation (Cap 406G) |
standards: | BS1363: 13 A plugs, socket-outlets and adaptors. Specification for 13A fused connection units switched and unswitched |
links: | Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region - Electrical and Mechanical Services Department |
India | ![]() |
current regulations: | Household Electrical Appliances (Q.C.) Order 1981, Order 1988, Order 1993 |
standards: | IS 1293 : Plugs and Socket-Outlets of Rated Voltage Up to and Including 250 Volts and Rated Current Up to and Including 16 Amperes - Specification |
Japan | ![]() |
current regulations: | Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law (Law No. 234, 1961) DENKI YOHIN ANZEN HO (in Japanese) (DENAN) or Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law Effective Date: April, 2001 Ordinance Concerning International Certificates, etc. under Article 35 of the Law for Implementation of the Mutual Recognition between Japan and the European Community in relation to Conformity Assessment of Specified Equipment (Ordinance of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, No. 208 of 2001) |
Designating Authorities: | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry |
standards: | JIS-C 8303 : Plugs and receptacles for domestic and similar general use |
marking requirements: | As plugs and cordsets are covered by the Denan Law as specific electrical appliances, they must carry the PSE mark (and the name of the importer IF the cordset is imported as the single end product). To get your own certificate at the lowest cost (if you are importer of the cordset), contact us. |
useful guides: | Guide to Conformity Assessment for the Specified Electrical Appliance and Material (Japan Electric Cable Technology Center) English Translations of Japanese Laws |
links: | JISC - Japanese Industrial Standards Committee JSA - Japanese Standards Association |
Singapore | ![]() |
current regulations: | Safety Law (Law No. 234, 1961) Consumer Protection (Trade Descriptions and Safety Requirements) Act (Chapter 53) Consumer Protection (Safety Requirements) Regulations 2002 Effective Date: April, 2001 |
authorities: | Singapore Productivity and Standards Board |
standards: | BS1363 : 13 A plugs, socket-outlets and adaptors. Specification for 13A fused connection units switched and unswitched |
links: | Singapore Productivity and Standards Board http://www.spring.gov.sg/portal/products/CPS/safety.html |
Russia: | ![]() |
current regulations: | Federal Law No. 184-FZ (No. 184-ФЗ) of December 27, 2002 <О техническом регулировании>. No. 184-ФЗ, 27.12.2002 |
standards: | GOST |
links: | Euro-Asian Council for Standardization, Metrology and Certification (EASC) |
Republic of South-Africa: | ![]() |
current regulations: | - Standards Act no.29 of 1993 (full text) - Government Notice No.R662 - Standards Act: Proposed amendment of compulsory specification: Cord sets and cord extension sets, (Gazette 27409, Regulation Gazette 8194), 1 April 2005 |
standards: | SABS 164-1: Plug and socket-outlet systems for household and similar purposes for use in South Africa Part 1: Conventional system, 16 A 250 V a.c. SABS 164-3: Plug and socket-outlet systems for household and similar purposes for use in South Africa Part 1: Conventional system, 6 A 250 V a.c. |
links: | SABS |
Switzerland | ![]() |
current regulations: | - Federal Electricity Supply Act - Verordnung über elektrische Niederspannungserzeugnisse - NEV (Low Voltage Ordinance) / German - NEV (Low Voltage Ordinance) / French |
standards: | SEV 1011 |
links: | Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) |
Taiwan | ![]() |
current regulations: | - The Standards Law (September 24, 1946), amended on November 26,1997 - List of Electrical Products (including lighting products) subject to Measures Governing Registration of Product Certification, May 1, 2002 |
standards: | CNS 3199: PVC insulated flexible cords CNS 6797: Plugs and socket-outlets for appliances CNS 3907 (C3045): Methods of test for plugs and receptacles for domestic and similar general use (cord sets) CNS 10917 (C4412): General rules for cord sets |
links: | BSMI's English Home Page Integration Center for Construction Specifications for Public Works (refer to Division 16: Electrical) |
United Kingdom | ![]() |
current regulations: | The Plugs and Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994 SI 1994 No. 1768 The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 SI 1994 No. 3260 (implementation of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC) |
standards: | BS1363 : 13 A plugs, socket-outlets and adaptors. Specification for 13A fused connection units switched and unswitched |
guides: | Home Safety Network - Department of Trade and Industry Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - Maintaining portable electrical equipment in hotels and tourist accommodation |
links: | Department of Trade and Industry The Plugs and Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994, SI 1994 No. 1768 |
United States of America | ![]() |
current regulations: | 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S - Electrical Standard: Under paragraph 1910.303(a), electrical conductors and equipment are acceptable for use in workplaces only if approved. |
standards: | NEMA standards |
Marking requirements: | Under the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S section 1910.303(e), electrical equipment may not be used unless the manufacturer's name, trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization responsible for the product may be identified is placed on the equipment. Other markings shall be provided giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary. |
links: | Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Underwriters Laboratories Inc., |
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