EN 60950

The marking EN 60950 refers to a standard, specifically the standard EN 60950-1. This standard is titled "Information technology - Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment" and sets the requirements for the safety of electrical equipment used in information technology (IT).

The standard EN 60950-1 was developed by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) and represents the safety standard for IT equipment in Europe. It applies to a wide range of products, including computers, servers, network devices, printers, scanners, telecommunications equipment, and other electrical devices used in IT environments.

The EN 60950 marking indicates that a product meets the safety requirements according to this standard. The standard defines a set of technical requirements and test procedures aimed at minimizing the risk of injuries, electric shocks, fires, and other potential hazards associated with the use of IT equipment.

To obtain the EN 60950 marking, a manufacturer must subject their product to a comprehensive safety assessment. This assessment includes reviewing the device's design, materials and components, electrical circuits, heat dissipation, safety mechanisms, grounding, insulation, and other relevant aspects.

Specific requirements of the standard include protection against electric shock, protection against hazardous overheating, protection against fire hazards, protection against chemical hazards, protection against mechanical risks, and protection against radiation.

The EN 60950 marking is typically applied to the product or its packaging in the form of a label, punched marking, or sticker. The label usually includes the designation "EN 60950" or "EN 60950-1," the CENELEC logo or other relevant certification bodies, as well as additional information such as the certification number and the date of certification.

It is important to note that the EN 60950 marking is specific to the European market and provides evidence that the respective product complies with European safety standards. Other countries may have different safety norms and certifications that manufacturers need to consider to enable market access.