BS EN 60335-2-78:2003+A11:2020

What is BS EN 60335-2-78 about?  

BS EN 60335-2-78 deals with the safety of outdoor barbecues for household and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. 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 60335-2-78. 

BS EN 60335-2-78 deals with the foreseeable hazards presented by appliances and machines that are encountered by all people.  

Note1: However, in general, BS EN 60335-2-78 does not take into account: 

• Children playing with the appliance 
• The use of appliances by young children 
• The use of the appliance by young children without supervision 
• User maintenance by children, including the necessary cleaning of the appliance 

It is recognized that very vulnerable people may have needs beyond the level addressed in BS EN 60335-2-78. 

Note2: BS EN 60335-2-78 does not apply to 

• Barbecues for indoor use  
• Appliances intended to burn charcoal or similar combustible fuels 
• Appliances intended exclusively for industrial 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 60335-2-78 for? 

BS EN 60335-2-78 on safety requirements for outdoor barbecues is useful for: 

• Barbecues manufacturers and suppliers 
• Quality control laboratories 
• Safety regulatory bodies 

Why should you use BS EN 60335-2-78?  

Internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in normal use considering the manufacturer's instructions. 

BS EN 60335-2-78 provides particular requirements for outdoor barbecues having a rated voltage not more than 250 V that helps you to manufacture barbecues with superior quality. 

BS EN 60335-2-78 specifies safety requirements for outdoor barbecues that help you to prevent injury rise during cooks' food by using the barbecue. 

BS EN 60335-2-78 provides information on the construction of the barbecues which will ease the manufacturing process which will eliminate any possibility of failure or error and makes them efficient and reliable. 

What is changed since the last update?  

BS EN 60335-2-78:2003+A11:2020 supersedes BS EN 60335-2-78:2003+A1:2008, which will be withdrawn on 2 July 2023.