IEC 60335-2-16:2002+A1:2008+A2:2011 deals with the safety of electric food waste disposers for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. This standard does not apply to portable food waste disposers; food waste disposers of the incinerator type; appliances intended exclusively for industrial or commercial purposes; appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapor or gas).

This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60335-1:2010.

This consolidated version consists of the fifth edition (2002), its amendment 1 (2008) and its amendment 2 (2011). Therefore, no need to order amendments in addition to this publication.