BS EN 60335-2-16:2003+A11:2018

What is BS EN 60335-2-16 - Requirements for food waste disposers about?

BS EN 60335-2-16 discusses household and similar electrical appliances. BS EN 60335-2-16 International Standard deals with the safety of electric food waste disposers for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. Aim of BS EN 60335-2-16 European Standard is to deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards presented by appliances and machines that are encountered by all persons.

Appliances not intended for normal household use but that nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry, and on farms, are within the scope of BS EN 60335-2-16. BS EN 60335-2-16 takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply mains.

Note1:  In general, BS EN 60335-2-16 does not take into account:

• Children playing with the appliance
• The use of the appliance by very young children
• The use of the appliance by young children without supervision

Note2: It is recognized that very vulnerable people may have needs beyond the level addressed in BS EN 60335-2-16.

Note3: BS EN 60335-2-16 standard does not apply to:

• Portable food waste disposers
• Food waste disposers of the incinerator type
• Appliances intended exclusively for industrial or commercial purposes
• Appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas)

Who is BS EN 60335-2-16 - Requirements for food waste disposers for?

BS EN 60335-2-16 on food waste disposers is useful for:

• Food waste disposer manufacturers
• Food waste disposer design engineer
• Food waste disposer installers
• Testing laboratories

Why should you use BS EN 60335-2-16 - Requirements for food waste disposers?

Food waste disposer appliances are installed in the outlet of a sink and used for reducing food waste to small particles that are discharged with water into the drainage system. Food waste disposers are beneficial for maintaining clean drainage. A safe food waste disposers are important for the safety of the user and the smooth working. BS EN 60335-2-16 standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire, and radiation of food waste disposer appliances when operated as in normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. This ensures the safety of the operator and the reliability of the food waste disposers. BS EN 60335-2-16 covers abnormal situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which electromagnetic phenomena which ensures the safe operation of appliances.