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Power supply or charger

[ Last Updated 27 June 2007 ]

Prior to being offered for sale in New Zealand, Wall switches within the following definition must be:

Approved for sale or certified by a recognised Certification scheme, and

  • Covered by a Supplier Declaration of compliance.

  • Definition

    An electrical device which—

    (a) provides an output not exceeding 50 V a.c. or 120 V ripple free d.c.; and

    (b) is a type to provide supply to separate luminaires; or

    (c) is a household type for either charging batteries or to provide a supply to separate equipment.

    Applicable Compliance

    StandardAS/NZS 60598.1 plus AS/NZS 60598.2.xx

    Product limitations

    Class 0 and 0I appliances are not permitted in New Zealand

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