1 Scope

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This International Standard deals with the safety of beauty care appliances incorporating lasers or

intense light sources

rated voltage

NOTE 101 Battery-operated appliances and other d.c. supplied appliances are within the scope of this standard. Dual supply appliances, either mains-supplied or battery-operated, are regarded as

battery-operated appliances

This standard covers appliances with a light emitting surface less than 25 cm². Appliances with a light emitting surface equal to or greater than 25 cm² are within the scope of IEC 60335-2-27.

Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public such as appliances intended to be used in beauty salons and similar premises are also within the scope of this standard.

Appliances covered by the scope of this standard include but are not limited to:

– appliances for control of hair growth;

– appliances for skin and beauty care incorporating lasers or intense light sources (ILS).

NOTE 102 Appliances incorporating lasers or

intense light sources (ILS)

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

– persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;

– children playing with the appliance.

NOTE 103 Attention is drawn to the fact that in many countries additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities.

NOTE 104 This standard does not apply to

– appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601);

– appliances for skin or hair care (IEC 60335-2-23);

– appliances for nail hardening;

– appliances for skin exposure to optical radiation with a light emitting surface equal to or greater than 25 cm² (IEC 60335-2-27).

Summary of Topics

First Edition of the UL IEC-Based Standard for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2-113: Particular Requirements for Beauty Care Appliances Incorporating Lasers and Intense Light Sources, ANSI/UL 60335-2-113, dated January 27, 2023.

UL 60335-2-113 is an adoption of IEC 60335-2-113 (Edition 1.1, issued November 2021). Please note that the National Difference document incorporates all of the U.S. national differences for UL 60335-2-113.