IEC 60335-2-87:2016
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-87: Particular requirements for electrical animal stunning equipment
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IEC 60335-2-87:2016 is the technical reference for household and similar electrical appliances safety requirements for electrical animal stunning equipment. It is relevant where organizations need a documented basis for product evaluation, safety review, and conformity assessment of equipment intended for animal stunning applications. As a 3rd edition published in 2016, IEC 60335-2-87:2016 helps engineering, testing, and procurement teams align their technical documentation with a focused safety framework for this type of electrical equipment.
What is IEC 60335-2-87:2016?
This document sets particular safety requirements for electrical animal stunning equipment within the IEC 60335 family covering household and similar electrical appliances. Its likely purpose is to support technical validation of design, construction, and protective measures, with attention to hazards that may arise during normal use and reasonably foreseeable misuse. For compliance teams and laboratories, it serves as a practical basis for documented evaluation, test planning, and review of whether a product meets the applicable safety expectations for its intended application.
Applications of IEC 60335-2-87:2016
IEC 60335-2-87:2016 is commonly used in engineering documentation, laboratory evaluation, and procurement review for electrical animal stunning equipment used in controlled operational environments. It can support technical assessment during product development, type testing, and conformity assessment preparation, especially where safety verification and operational consistency are required. Organizations involved in animal-processing equipment, test labs, and certification workflows may use it to structure risk management activities and confirm that product design choices are aligned with the relevant safety requirements.
Why is IEC 60335-2-87:2016 important?
This document matters because it provides a clear safety-focused reference for a specialized type of electrical equipment, helping reduce ambiguity during technical review and compliance workflows. It supports consistent verification activities, improves the quality of documented evaluation, and can help teams compare product designs against an accepted safety basis. For manufacturers and buyers, IEC 60335-2-87:2016 can also be useful during procurement and regulatory preparation, where evidence of technical compliance and safety assurance is often part of the approval process.
- Safety requirements tailored to electrical animal stunning equipment
- Useful for design review, testing workflows, and conformity assessment preparation
- Supports technical documentation and compliance reference needs
- Helps structure risk management and product evaluation activities
- Relevant for engineering teams, laboratories, and procurement review
- Publication Date: 2016-05-25
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 3
- New Version Available: IEC 60335-2-87:2016 (2018-02-21)
- This Version: IEC 60335-2-87:2016 (2016-05-25)
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