Domestic safety (ICS code(s): 13.120); Electric heaters (ICS code(s): 97.100.10)

Ministerial Decree No. 499 /2023 (4 pages, in Arabic) mandating the Egyptian Standard ES 7299 " Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Particular requirements for foot warmers and heating mats".; (59 page(s), in English)

The Ministerial Decree No. 499 /2023 gives producers and importers a six-month transitional period to abide by the Egyptian standard ES 7299 which deals with the safety of electric foot warmers and heating mats for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless may 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 appliances 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. It also does not take into account children playing with the appliance. 

Worth mentioning is that this standard adopts the technical content of IEC 60335-2-81:2015+AMD1:2017+AMD2:2020 CSV