Chile - Draft Protocol for Analysis/Safety Testing of Electrical Products PE No. 1/45:2026: Air Purifier

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​On September 25, 2026, the Chile Superintendence of Electricity and Fuels (SEC) notified WTO regarding a draft protocol for analysis/safety testing of Electrical Products PE No. 1/45:2026: Air Purifier.

This protocol establishes the requirements for the safety certification procedure for air purifiers (electrical air-cleaning appliances) intended for household and similar use, powered by a single-phase AC supply not exceeding 250 V, including direct current (DC) appliances and battery-operated appliances. This Test Protocol does not apply to the following appliances: 

- Air-cleaning appliances that intentionally emit harmful radiation; 

- Appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes; 

- Appliances intended for use in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapor, or gas); 

- Air-cleaning systems incorporated into the building structure; 

- Appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601 series)

Deadline for submission of comments: November 24, 2026

Countries:
Chile
Product categories:
Household Appliances
Technical aspects:
Safety
Business fields:
P.03 Electrical
Regions:
South-America

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