AS NZS 62368.1-2022 PDF

Full title and description

AS/NZS 62368.1:2022 — Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment — Part 1: Safety requirements. This Australian/New Zealand adoption of IEC 62368-1 (Edition 3.0, 2018) sets hazard-based safety requirements for electrical and electronic equipment in the fields of audio, video, information and communication technology and related business/office machines (rated voltage up to 600 V).

Abstract

AS/NZS 62368.1:2022 replaces earlier national editions and adopts IEC 62368‑1:2018 with modifications for Australia and New Zealand. The document defines a hazard-based approach to classify energy sources and specifies safeguards, tests, marking and instructions intended to reduce risk of injury and fire; it does not set performance or functional requirements for equipment.

General information

• Status: Current (Australian/New Zealand adoption published and listed as the active AS/NZS document).
• Publication date: 24 June 2022.
• Publisher: Joint publication by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand.
• ICS / categories: Audio/video and audiovisual systems; Information technology — typically coded under ICS 33.160.01 and 35.020 (aligns with IEC 62368-1 classification).
• Edition / version: AS/NZS 62368.1:2022 (ANZ-modified adoption of IEC 62368‑1 Ed. 3.0).
• Number of pages: 342 pages (publisher product listing).

Scope

The standard applies to the safety of electrical and electronic equipment within the fields of audio, video, information and communication technology, and business and office machines with rated supply voltage not exceeding 600 V. It uses a hazard-based safety engineering approach to identify energy sources (electrical, thermal, mechanical, acoustic, optical, chemical, etc.) and prescribes safeguards, tests and documentation to address likely injury and fire risks. It excludes performance or functional characteristics of equipment.

Key topics and requirements

• Hazard‑based approach (classification of energy sources and application of safeguards).
• Requirements for electrical, thermal and fire safety, including insulation, protective earthing and touch-voltage limits.
• Component and sub‑assembly requirements (selection and testing of parts, single-fault considerations).
• Mechanical, acoustic and optical hazard controls where applicable.
• Construction, verification and test methods to demonstrate compliance (type tests, endurance, abnormal & single-fault tests).
• Marking, instructions for safe use, and documentation required for conformity assessment.
• National modifications specific to Australia and New Zealand (ANZ differences to the IEC text are incorporated).

Typical use and users

Manufacturers and designers of AV/ICT and office equipment, safety and compliance engineers, test laboratories, certification bodies and regulatory authorities use this standard to design, assess and certify products for the Australian and New Zealand markets. It is also used by technical authors preparing instructions and safety documentation for end users.

Related standards

IEC 62368‑1 (international parent standard); previous national edition AS/NZS 62368.1:2018 (superseded by the 2022 edition); legacy product standards AS/NZS 60950.1 and AS/NZS 60065 (now replaced by the hazard‑based 62368 series for many product types). Explanatory guidance is available in IEC TR 62368‑2.

Keywords

AS/NZS 62368.1:2022; audio/video; ICT; safety requirements; hazard-based; energy sources; safeguards; testing; marking; Standards Australia; Standards New Zealand; 600 V.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: AS/NZS 62368.1:2022 is the Australian and New Zealand adoption of IEC 62368‑1 (Edition 3.0, 2018) titled "Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment — Part 1: Safety requirements." It specifies hazard‑based safety requirements for AV/ICT equipment.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers safety aspects — identification and classification of energy sources (electrical, thermal, mechanical, optical, acoustic, etc.), appropriate safeguards and tests, construction and documentation requirements, and marking/instructions to reduce risk of injury and fire. It does not cover product performance or functional characteristics.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Product manufacturers, design and compliance engineers, test laboratories, certification bodies and regulators in Australia and New Zealand use the standard to demonstrate and certify safety compliance for AV/ICT and related equipment.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: AS/NZS 62368.1:2022 is the current ANZ adoption (published 24 June 2022). The 2022 edition replaces the 2018 ANZ edition; jurisdictions and certification schemes applied transition arrangements when the new edition was introduced. (Many industry sources note a three‑year transition to the 2022 edition, with full replacement of the 2018 edition occurring in mid‑2025 in routine certification practice.)

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 1 (safety requirements) of the IEC 62368 series. Explanatory material and guidance appears in related documents (for example IEC TR 62368‑2). The IEC 62368 family is intended to replace several legacy equipment safety standards.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: audio/video; information and communication technology; safety requirements; hazard-based; energy sources; safeguards; testing; marking; AS/NZS; IEC 62368.