BS EN IEC 60445:2021

What is BS EN IEC 60445 about?   

BS EN IEC 60445 is a European safety standard that focuses on improving the safety of electronic conductors and other components. BS EN IEC 60445 provides general rules for the use of certain colours or alphanumeric notations to identify conductors to avoid ambiguity and ensure safe operation. These conductor colours and alphanumeric notations are intended to be applied on cores, busbars, electrical equipment, and cables or installations.  
BS EN IEC 60445 is a basic safety publication focusing on safety essential requirements is primarily intended for use by technical committees in the preparation of standards by the principles laid down in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51 .  
Note: BS EN IEC 60445 is not intended for use by manufacturers or certification bodies. One of the responsibilities of a technical committee is, wherever applicable, to make use of basic safety publications in the preparation of its publications. The requirements of this basic safety publication will not apply unless specificall...