scope:

This standard deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards presented by appliances and machines that are encountered by all persons. However, in general, it does not take into account

- children playing with the appliance,

- the use of the refrigerating appliances by very young children,

- the use of ice-cream appliances and separated ice-makers by young children and by very young children.

- It is recognized that very vulnerable people may have needs beyond the level addressed in this standard.

- in some countries, specific legislation covers surfaces and materials in contact with food.