IEC TC 23J

IEC SC 23J – Switches for Appliances

IEC Subcommittee 23J develops International Standards for switches used in electrical appliances and similar equipment.
These standards specify the safety, performance, construction, testing, and durability requirements for appliance switches used in household, commercial, and light industrial products.

IEC SC 23J publications cover manually operated and electrically operated switches integrated into appliances such as kitchen equipment, heating systems, air conditioners, washing machines, and other electrical devices.
The standards help ensure reliable switching performance, electrical safety, mechanical endurance, and long-term operational reliability.

Manufacturers, testing laboratories, certification bodies, and product designers rely on IEC SC 23J standards to ensure compliance with international quality and safety requirements.
These standards support global product compatibility, consumer protection, and the safe operation of electrical appliances in everyday use.

List of Standard (IEC TC 23J):

1. IEC 61020-1:2019 __ Electromechanical switches for use in electrical and electronic equipment – Part 1: Generic specification
2. IEC 61058-1:2016 __ Switches for appliances – Part 1: General requirements
3. IEC 61058-1-1:2016 __ Switches for appliances – Part 1-1: Requirements for mechanical switches
4. IEC 61058-1-2:2016 __ Switches for appliances – Part 1-2: Requirements for electronic switches
5. IEC 61058-2-1:2018 __ Switches for appliances – Part 2-1: Particular requirements for cord switches
6. IEC 61058-2-4:2018 __ Switches for appliances – Part 2-4: Particular requirements for independently mounted switches
7. IEC 61058-2-5:2018 __ Switches for appliances – Part 2-5: Particular requirements for change-over selectors
8. IEC 61058-2-6:2016 __ Switches for appliances – Part 2-6: Particular requirements for switches used in electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery