Selling laboratory, control and measurement equipment in the EU? You will need to comply with EN 61010-1:2010 by October 2013

The date is fast approaching. On October 1st 2013, compliance with EN 61010-1:2010 will be mandatory. This edition was initially announced in 2010 as an update to the second edition published in 2001 and we are now coming to the end of the transition period. However, there is still time to ensure that your products are in compliance with the new requirements. What’s New? Scope of the EN 61010-1 Third Edition The scope of the standard has expanded to include all locations where the following types of equipment are used: Electrical test and measurement equipment Electrical industrial process-control equipment Electrical laboratory equipment