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Argentina: |
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| current regulations: |
- Resolución 92/98
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| standards: |
IRAM 2073: Fichas bipolares con toma de tierra para uso domiciliario. De 10 A y 20 A, 250 V de corriente alterna. Two-poles electrical plug with earthing contact, for 10 A, 250 V, of alternative current for household and similar purposes.
IRAM 2063: Fichas eléctricas bipolares sin toma de tierra, de 10 A, 250 V de corriente alterna, para usos domiciliarios y similares.
Two-poles electrical plug without earthing contact, for 10 A, 250 V, of alternative current for household and similar purposes.
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Secretaria de Industria Comercio y Pyme |
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Brazil: |
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| current regulations: |
Resolução Conmetro nº 08 de 26/07/1988 ,
Portarias Inmetro nº 136 de
04/10/2001 e nº 134 de 15/7/2002 |
| standards: |
NIE-DINQP-051
NBR 6147 (similar to IEC 60884-1) |
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Inmetro |
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Finland |
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| current regulations: |
Electrical Safety Act of Finland (410/1996)
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| standards: |
SFS 5610:
Plugs and socket-outlets for household use and similar purposes. Part 1:
General requirements
SFS-EN 50075: Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes.
Flat non-rewirable two-pole plugs 2,5 A 250 V with cord for the connection of class II-equipment |
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Safety Technology Authority, TUKES |
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Germany |
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| current regulations: |
Law on equipment safety 1993 - Law on equipment safety; Ordinances on electrical equipment,
on toys, on gas operated installations and on noise information; Appendix A, B and C -
Gerätesicherheitsgesetz 1993
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| standards: |
DIN VDE 0620-101: Plugs and socket-outlets up to
400 V 25 A; flat non-wirable two pole plugs, 2,5 A 250 V, with cord, for
the connection of class-II-equipment for household and similar purposes. |
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India |
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| current regulations: |
Household Electrical Appliances (Q.C.) Order 1981, Order 1988, Order 1993
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| standards: |
IS 1293
: Plugs and Socket-Outlets of Rated Voltage Up to and Including 250 Volts
and Rated Current Up to and Including 16 Amperes - Specification |
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Republic of South-Africa: |
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current regulations: |
- Standards Act no.29 of 1993
(full text)
- Government Notice No.R662
- Standards Act: Proposed amendment of compulsory specification: Cord sets and cord extension sets, (Gazette 27409, Regulation Gazette 8194), 1 April 2005 |
| standards: |
SABS 164-1: Plug and socket-outlet systems for household and similar purposes for use in South Africa Part 1: Conventional system, 16 A 250 V a.c.
SABS 164-3: Plug and socket-outlet systems for household and similar purposes for use in South Africa Part 1: Conventional system, 6 A 250 V a.c. |
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SABS |
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United States of America |
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current regulations: |
29 CFR 1910 Subpart S - Electrical Standard: Under paragraph 1910.303(a), electrical conductors and equipment are acceptable
for use in workplaces only if approved. |
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NEMA standards |
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Marking requirements: |
Under the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health
Administration (OSHA) regulations 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S section 1910.303(e), electrical equipment may not
be used unless the manufacturer's name, trademark, or other descriptive marking
by which the organization responsible for the product may be identified is
placed on the equipment. Other markings shall be provided giving voltage,
current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary.
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Occupational Safety & Health
Administration (OSHA)
Underwriters Laboratories
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