This standard applies to flexible electric heating appliances designed to heat beds or human bodies. Example: Electric blankets, heating pads, and heating mattresses for domestic use, and the controls supplied with them. Note: This standard does not apply to: a) Rigid bed heaters: such as beds of metal or ceramic materials; b) Special appliances used by personnel in medical supervision; c) Appliances used for domestic animals; d) Heaters for water beds . This standard also applies to appliances with a massage function in accordance with IEC335-2-321). Additional requirements for appliances with conductive foil-type heating elements are under consideration. This standard is related to safety and takes into account the safety implications of components required to suppress interference to radio and television.
GB 17652-1998 history
2008GB 4706.8-2008 Household and similar electrical appliances.Safety.Particular requirements for blankets,pads and similar flexible heating appliances
2003GB 4706.8-2003 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Particular requirements for blankets,pads and similar flexible heating appliances
1998GB 17652-1998 Safety of electrically heated blankets, pads and similar flexible heating appliances for household use
GB 17652-1998 Safety of electrically heated blankets, pads and similar flexible heating appliances for household use was changed to GB 4706.8-2003 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Particular requirements for blankets,pads and similar flexible heating appliances.