Electrical Equipment Safety Testing for Adaptors

Where can I find the official name of the standard IEC 60884-2-5 and the valid version of the standard?

You can always find the current edition of the standard, amendments or corrections to the standard on the website of the Lithuanian Department of Standardization.

IEC 60884-2-5 Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes part 2-5: Particular requirements for adaptors.

The meaning of the IEC 60884-2-5 standard:

The IEC 60884-2-5 standard is a particular requirement within the IEC 60884 series, which governs plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes. This part specifically applies to electrical adaptors – devices that allow connection of plugs to socket-outlets of the same or different types. 

"Sertika" testing laboratory is accredited to perform tests according to the LST EN 60884-2-5 standard.

You can find the entire current area of safety testing activities of UAB "Sertika" here: UAB "Sertika" laboratory accreditation scope.

Do you have questions about product safety testing and/or certification?

We kindly invite you to contact us using the following contacts:

• phone: +37067224664;
• e-mail/remote chat: lab@sertika.lt;
• address: Mituvos str. 2-251.

In order for us to submit a proposal for certification, the initial information required for the application is:

1. technical documentation of the device;
2. a precise description of the intended functions of the device;
3. what standard of certification/testing do you prefer?
4. how long and when do you want SERTIKA conformity assessment results?

If you are considering product testing or certification, you may benefit from:

How to prepare for product certification and testing - preparation of documents and product prototype for the legalization procedure.
What requirements must be met when placing a product on the European market? - typical steps that a product manufacturer must take before placing the product on the EU market.