Household appliances
EU Declaration of Conformity for Hair Clippers, Trimmers and Shavers: requirements and checklist
By Ing. Jaroslav Křepelka, Owner, DoC solutions s.r.o. · Updated 29 October 2026
In short: A rechargeable hair clipper or shaver sold with a mains charger or adapter is declared under the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, with EN 60335-1 and EN 60335-2-8 as the safety standards. A model supplied only with a USB cable is below the LVD voltage range, so its safety falls under the General Product Safety Regulation while EMC and RoHS still apply.
Hair clippers, beard trimmers and shavers are small battery appliances, but most are sold with a mains charging stand or adapter, which brings the set under the Low Voltage Directive. The safety standard for them is EN 60335-2-8, which covers shavers, clippers and similar appliances.
This page covers corded and cordless hair clippers, beard and body trimmers, foil and rotary shavers and nose trimmers for household use. Professional salon clippers follow the same directives.
Checklist: what your hair clipper / shaver declaration must contain
- Model of the appliance and of the charger or adapter supplied, as marked on each
- Name and postal address of the manufacturer (and of the authorised representative, if appointed)
- The statement that the declaration is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer
- Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU for corded models and sets with a mains charger or adapter
- EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
- The harmonised standards applied, with year and amendments
- Place and date of issue, name and function of the signatory, and the signature
Which EU legislation applies
| Legislation | Applies? | In the DoC? | Notes |
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| Low Voltage Directive2014/35/EU | Depends on model | In the DoC: Yes | Corded clippers and sets sold with a mains charging stand or adapter. A model supplied only with a USB cable, to be charged from the user's own charger, is below 75 V DC and outside the LVD; its safety falls under the General Product Safety Regulation. |
| EMC Directive2014/30/EU | Applies | In the DoC: Yes | Motor and charging electronics. Bluetooth models use the Radio Equipment Directive instead. |
| Radio Equipment Directive2014/53/EU | Depends on model | In the DoC: Yes | Shavers with Bluetooth and an app. RED then covers safety and EMC as well, and app-connected models processing personal data must also meet Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 since 1 August 2025. |
| RoHS Directive2011/65/EU | Applies | In the DoC: Yes | Restriction of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. |
| Ecodesign for external power suppliesRegulation (EU) 2019/1782 | Depends on model | In the DoC: No | A separate plug-in adapter supplied with the appliance is an external power supply with its own ecodesign requirements and declaration. A charging stand with the power supply built in is part of the appliance. |
| Batteries Regulation(EU) 2023/1542 | Applies | In the DoC: No | Marking and producer registration for the built-in battery, and from 18 February 2027 the end-user removability requirement of Article 11, unless an exemption applies. |
| WEEE Directive2012/19/EU | Applies | In the DoC: No | Producer registration in every EU country where you sell and the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. |
Typical harmonised standards
A harmonised standard gives presumption of conformity only in the version cited in the Official Journal of the EU. Always check the current list for each directive before you issue or update a declaration (European Commission: harmonised standards); the versions below are the ones commonly used at the time of writing, and the right selection depends on your product.
Electrical safety
- EN 60335-1:2012 + A11:2014 + A13:2017 + A1:2019 + A14:2019 + A2:2019 + A15:2021Household and similar electrical appliances — safety — general requirements
- EN 60335-2-8:2015 + A1:2016Particular requirements for shavers, hair clippers and similar appliances
- EN 62233:2008Electromagnetic fields of household appliances with regard to human exposure
- EN 62133-2:2017 + A1:2021Safety of portable sealed secondary lithium cells and batteries
EMC
- EN 55014-1:2017 + A11:2020EMC requirements for household appliances — emission
- EN 55014-2:1997 + A1:2001 + A2:2008EMC requirements for household appliances — immunity
Hazardous substances (RoHS)
- EN IEC 63000:2018Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances
Already have a declaration for your hair clipper / shaver?
A certification expert checks it against everything on this page and tells you exactly what to fix. Written report in 48 hours, €99 per product (excl. VAT).
Among other things, we check for the mistakes we find most often:
- The charger or adapter is not identified
- The wrong part 2 standard
- Use in the bathroom not addressed
Common mistakes in hair clipper / shaver declarations
The charger or adapter is not identified
In a set with a mains charger, the charger is part of the assessment. Its model belongs in the declaration, and a separate plug-in adapter needs its own declaration and ecodesign compliance.
The wrong part 2 standard
Clippers and shavers are assessed against EN 60335-2-8, not the hair-care standard EN 60335-2-23 used for dryers and straighteners.
Use in the bathroom not addressed
Appliances that may be used in a shower or bath need the corresponding protection against water and markings, and the instructions must say where they may and may not be used.
LVD cited for a USB-only model
If the clipper is sold with only a USB cable, the LVD does not apply to it. Its safety is shown under GPSR, with EMC and RoHS still in the declaration.
No plan for battery removability
From 18 February 2027 portable batteries in appliances must be removable and replaceable by the end user, unless one of the exemptions in Article 11 applies. Check this for designs launching now.
What you need besides the declaration
- Technical documentation
- Safety and EMC test reports for the appliance and charger, battery cell and pack reports, and RoHS documentation. Keep it for 10 years.
- Marking and instructions
- CE marking, crossed-out wheeled bin, ratings and model on the appliance and charger, and safety and cleaning instructions in the local language.
- Economic operator in the EU
- An importer, authorised representative or responsible person established in the EU (Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020).
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Frequently asked questions
Which standard applies to hair clippers?
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EN 60335-2-8 for shavers, hair clippers and similar appliances, used together with EN 60335-1.
Does the Low Voltage Directive apply to a cordless trimmer?
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Yes if it is sold with a mains charger or adapter, because the set is then mains-powered equipment. A trimmer supplied only with a USB cable is outside the LVD.
Does the charging adapter need its own declaration?
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A separate plug-in adapter is an external power supply: it needs its own declaration under the LVD, EMC, RoHS and the ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2019/1782.
What does MyCECheck check on a clipper or shaver declaration?
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The directives for the way the product is supplied and charged, EN 60335-2-8 and its versions, the charger identification and the economic operator. Written report within 48 hours.
Already have a declaration for your hair clipper / shaver?
A certification expert checks it against everything on this page and tells you exactly what to fix. Written report in 48 hours, €99 per product (excl. VAT).
Among other things, we check for the mistakes we find most often:
- The charger or adapter is not identified
- The wrong part 2 standard
- Use in the bathroom not addressed