December 20, 2020 is the deadline when 60950‐1 and 60065 will be formally withdrawn and replaced by IEC 62368-1, the standard for the safety of electrical and electronic equipment of audio, video, information and communication technology. Manufacturers who wish to place these products on the market will need to meet 62368-1 to ensure compliance. During the transition period until the effective date for 62368-1, components tested under either standard, 60065 and 60950-1, will be accepted.
As detailed in our April blog, the new HBSE (Hazard-Based Safety Engineering) 62368-1 standards have already been adopted in Europe, the USA and Canada. And while the date of withdrawal for the older standards isn’t until the end of 2020, manufacturers are encouraged to test their new and existing products in line with the new standards today. This is the best way to ensure they have no hiccups when the old standards are retired.
Our iCertifi Compliance Team is ready to assist you in complying with the certification process of your devices. Please contact us today.