The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina, through its Technical Committee BAS/TC 57, Household and similar electrical appliances, has adopted the third edition of the BAS EN 60335-2-3:2022, Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons, which is a translation of the English version of the European standard BAS EN 60335-2-3:2016, Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for electric irons.

BAS EN 60335-2-3:2022 standard deals with the safety of electric dry irons and steam irons, including those with a separate water reservoir or boiler having a capacity not exceeding 5 l, for household and similar purposes, the rated voltage being not more than 250 V.

Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless can 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 this standard.

As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances, which are encountered by all persons in and around home. However, in general, it does not take into account:

-        persons (including children):

·         whose physical, sensory or mental abilities; or

·         lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;

-        children playing with the appliance.

The original text of the standard was prepared by the Technical Committee CLC/TC 61, Safety of household and similar electrical appliances, whose secretariat is held by the Italian national standardization body (CEI).