Standard No.:	GB/T 4706.118-2024
English Name:	Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 118:Particular requirements for skin beauty care appliances
Chinese Name:	家用和类似用途电器的安全 第118部分：皮肤美容护理器具的特殊要求
Professional Classification:	GB    National Standard
Source Content Issued by:	State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of China
Issued on:	2024-07-24
Implemented on:	2026-8-1
Status:	to be valid
Target Language:	English
File Format:	PDF
Word Count:	20000 words
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Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Part 118: Particular requirements for skin beauty care appliances 1 Scope This clause of GB/T 4706.1-2024 is replaced by the following. This document deals with the safety of electric appliances for skin beauty care of persons and intended for household, commercial and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. Note 101: Dual supply appliances, either mains-supplied or battery-operated, are regarded as battery-operated appliances when operated in the battery mode. Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are ——battery-operated appliances and other DC supplied appliances for skin beauty care; ——appliances with high frequency outputs including equipment for heat-producing effects on the skin; ——appliances with medium frequency outputs including interferential outputs, for skin stimulation or muscle stimulation; ——appliances with low frequency outputs (e.g. faradic currents) for application such as skin stimulation or muscle stimulation; ——appliances with extra-low voltage DC outputs (e.g. galvanic currents), such as electro-epilation (hair removal); ——skin beauty care appliances with ultrasonic outputs; ——appliances having vacuum-pressure functions; ——skin beauty care appliances for melting wax; ——appliances intended to produce surface cooling effect on the skin; ——facial cleaning appliances; ——micro-needling appliances; ——plasma pens. Note 102: Appliances covered by this standard can incorporate vapour-producing devices or spray-producing devices. This standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons. However, in general, it does not take into account ——persons (including children) whose •physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or •lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction; ——children playing with the appliance. Note 103: Attention is drawn to the fact that ——it is recognized that persons having very extensive and complex disabilities can have needs beyond the level addressed in this standard. ——for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary; ——in many countries, additional requirements can be specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities. This standard does not apply to ——appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes; ——appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas); ——shavers, hair clippers and similar appliances (IEC 60335-2-8); ——blankets, pads, clothing and similar flexible heating appliances (IEC 60335-2-17); ——appliances for skin or hair care such as facial saunas, hand dryers, foot care appliances (IEC 60335-2-23); ——spray tanning appliances; ——appliances for skin exposure to optical radiation (IEC 60335-2-27); ——sauna heating appliances and infrared cabins (IEC 60335-2-53); ——cosmetic and beauty care appliances incorporating lasers and intense light sources (IEC 60335-2-113); ——appliances intended for medical purposes (IEC 60601); ——radio frequency appliances without contact to the skin; ——ultrasound appliances provided with focusing ultrasound transducers. 2 Normative references This clause of GB/T 4706.1-2024 is applicable except as follows: Addition: ISO 7010 Graphical symbols - Safety colours and safety signs - Registered safety signs ISO 14155 Clinical investigation of medical devices for human subjects - Good clinical practice IEC 60584-1 Thermocouples - Part 1: EMF specifications and tolerances IEC 61689:2013 Ultrasonics - Physiotherapy systems - Field specifications and methods of measurement in the frequency range 0,5 MHz to 5 MHz IEC 62127-1 Ultrasonics - Hydrophones - Part 1: Measurement and characterization of medical ultrasonic fields up to 40 MHz IEC 63009:2019 Ultrasonics - Physiotherapy systems - Field specifications and methods of measurement in the frequency range 20 kHz to 500 kHz 3 Terms and definitions This clause of GB/T 4706.1-2024 is applicable except as follows. 3.1 Definitions relating to physical characteristics 3.1.9 Replacement: normal operation conditions under which the appliance is operated as in normal use in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions Note: Appliances also producing vapour are operated in the normal position of use and filled with liquid. Liquid is added, when necessary, to maintain the vapour output 3.1.101 local specific absorption rate; local SAR amount of radio frequency power absorbed by cubical tissue with a mass of 10 g Note: Unit: W/kg. 3.2 Definitions relating to means of connection 3.2.101 swivel connection means for connecting the supply cord so that the appliance can be rotated continuously without twisting the cord 3.5 Definitions relating to types of appliances 3.5.101 electrical stimulator appliance intended to stimulate skin or muscle by using current going through the skin surface 3.5.102 pressurised appliance appliance in which vapour or liquid is produced at a pressure exceeding 50 kPa and in which the pressure does not drop to atmospheric pressure when the vapour or liquid is not supplied 3.5.103 radio frequency appliance appliance intended to produce radiofrequency current, an electric field, magnetic field, or electromagnetic field for application to the human body 3.5.104 ultrasound appliance appliance intended to produce ultrasound for application to the human body 3.5.105 plasma pen appliance intended to target the upper skin layer tissue by an electrical discharge without skin contact 3.5.106 micro-needling appliance appliance with an array of needles intended to penetrate the skin in a stamping motion