BS EN 60335-2-52:2003+A12:2019

What is BS EN 60335-2-52 - Oral hygiene appliances about?  

BS EN 60335-2-52 discusses oral hygiene appliances. BS EN 60335-2-52 specifies safety, particular requirements for oral hygiene appliances. 

Note1: BS EN 60335-2-52 deals with the safety of electric oral hygiene appliances for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. 

Note2: Examples of appliances covered by BS EN 60335-2-52 are: 

• Oral irrigators 
• Toothbrushes 

Note3: BS EN 60335-2-52 deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards presented by appliances and machines that are encountered by all persons. However, in general, it does not take into account: 

• Children playing with the appliance 
• The use of oral irrigators by very young children and young children 
• User maintenance by children, including cleaning the appliance 

Note4: BS EN 60335-2-52 does not apply to appliances for medical purposes. 

Who is BS EN 60335-2-52 - Oral hygiene appliances for? 

BS EN 60335-2-52 on safety requirements for oral hygiene appliances is useful for: 

• Oral hygiene appliances manufacturers and suppliers 

Why should you use BS EN 60335-2-52 - Oral hygiene appliances?  

BS EN 60335-2-52 recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. 

BS EN 60335-2-52 provides safety, particular requirements for oral hygiene appliances. This will help you to manufacture and design effective oral hygiene appliances, which ensures the safety and hygiene of users. 

BS EN 60335-2-52 provides safety requirements for oral hygiene appliances, with guidance on safe operating practices to protect you. 

Given supervision or instruction in BS EN 60335-2-52 concerns the use of oral hygiene appliances in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.