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Notifying Member: BOTSWANA

If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

2.

Agency responsible:

Botswana Bureau of Standards

Private Bag BO 48

Gaborone

Botswana

Tel: (+267) 3903200

Fax: (+267)3903120

Toll Free Number: (0800 600 900)

Email: enquiries@bobstandards.bw

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Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ], 3.2 [ ], 7.2 [ ], Other:

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Products covered (HS codes or national tariff lines. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Electrical appliance

5.

Details of notified document(s) (title, number of pages and languages, means of access): BOS IEC 60335-2-7:2024 Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-7: Particular requirements for washing machines; (83 page(s), in English)

Link to notified document(s) and/or contact details for agency or authority which can provide copies upon request:

www.iec.ch

affiliates@iec.ch

As the standard is adopted from IEC.

6.

Description of content: IEC 60335-2-7:2024 deals with the safety of electric washing machines for household and similar use, that are intended for washing clothes and textiles, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. This standard also deals with the safety of electric washing machines for household and similar use employing an electrolyte instead of detergent. Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless can be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.

As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by washing machines 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.

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Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: National security requirements; Consumer information, labelling; Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection; Protection of human health or safety; Protection of the environment; Quality requirements; Harmonization; Reducing trade barriers and facilitating trade

8.

Relevant documents:

IEC 600068-2-52

IEC 60730-2-12:2015

IEC 60079-15

ISO 1817:2022

IEC 605284-1

9.

Proposed date of adoption: To be determined; To be determined

Proposed date of entry into force: 12 months from date of publication

10.

Provision of comments

Final date for comments: 22 November 2025

[X] 60 days from notification

Contact details of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification:

Botswana Bureau of Standards

Information Centre

Physical address:

Plot no: 55745

Block 8. Airport Road.

Postal address:

Botswana Bureau of Standards

Private Bag BO48

Gaborone

Tel: +267 3903200/3645604

Fax: +(267) 390 3120

Email: enquiries@bobstandards.bw; moilwa@bobstandards.bw

Website: http://www.bobstandards.bw