Institute of European Standards and Quality 
Product groups
Household and similar electrical appliances
Safety, performance and the relationship between general and appliance-specific requirements.
4 product families · 1,512 discovery matchesInformation technology and audiovisual equipment
Equipment boundaries, energy sources and interfaces for computing, office and audiovisual products.
4 product families · 372 discovery matchesRadio and communications equipment
Radio configurations, spectrum use and the interaction between hardware, software and network functions.
4 product families · 4,382 discovery matchesLighting and optical products
Light sources, luminaires, control gear and optical functions, with separate treatment of product and installation evidence.
4 product families · 1,671 discovery matchesElectrical components and installation systems
Component ratings and installation conditions that determine how evidence can be used in a finished assembly.
4 product families · 4,144 discovery matchesBatteries, energy storage and charging
Cell, pack and system evidence across charging, protection, transport and end-use conditions.
4 product families · 373 discovery matchesEnergy equipment and fuels
Energy conversion, generation and fuel characteristics, with attention to the boundary between equipment and installation.
4 product families · 1,739 discovery matchesMachinery and industrial production equipment
Risk assessment and verification for machines, integrated systems and production processes.
4 product families · 1,322 discovery matchesPressure equipment and fluid systems
Pressure boundaries, fluid characteristics and the interaction of vessels, piping and protective devices.
4 product families · 3,030 discovery matchesGas appliances and systems
Appliance function, fuel supply and installation conditions for gas-using products and their fittings.
4 product families · 360 discovery matchesHeating, cooling and ventilation
Thermal performance, refrigerant and mechanical hazards, controls and system installation.
4 product families · 729 discovery matchesConstruction products and structural materials
Declared product performance, assessment methods and the relation between a product and its intended use in works.
4 product families · 4,496 discovery matchesToys and childcare products
Age, play function, foreseeable use and the distinction between toys and other products used by children.
4 product families · 323 discovery matchesFurniture and household consumer products
Use conditions, stability, durability and material evidence for everyday household products.
6 product families · 249 discovery matchesTextiles, leather and footwear
Material composition, performance claims and chemical evidence for fabrics, garments, leather and footwear.
4 product families · 1,635 discovery matchesPersonal protective equipment
Protective purpose, risk category, performance claims and the evidence linking a design to the PPE supplied.
4 product families · 498 discovery matchesSports and recreation products
Equipment use, participant characteristics and the interaction of product design, installation and maintenance.
4 product families · 1,519 discovery matchesMedical devices
Intended medical purpose, device classification and the evidence associated with design, performance and lifecycle controls.
4 product families · 1,857 discovery matchesIn vitro diagnostic products
Specimens, intended purpose and analytical and clinical performance for diagnostic devices and systems.
4 product families · 174 discovery matchesMeasurement, test and laboratory equipment
Measurement function, accuracy claims, electrical safety and the conditions under which results are comparable.
4 product families · 4,562 discovery matchesChemicals, plastics and rubber
Substance identity, material properties, sampling and analytical methods across chemical and polymer products.
4 product families · 4,973 discovery matchesMetals, welding and surface treatment
Material grade, joining process and surface condition as linked elements of technical performance.
4 product families · 5,629 discovery matchesWood, paper, glass and ceramics
Material and product methods for organic and inorganic materials, including the effect of processing and intended use.
4 product families · 2,333 discovery matchesPackaging, logistics and handling equipment
Protection, transport conditions, package systems and equipment interfaces throughout distribution.
4 product families · 1,061 discovery matchesFood and food-contact materials
Food characteristics, analytical methods and the use conditions that define food-contact evidence.
4 product families · 667 discovery matchesAgriculture and forestry products and equipment
Product and machinery requirements shaped by field conditions, operators, materials and biological processes.
4 product families · 516 discovery matchesRoad and rail transport products
Vehicle, subsystem and component evidence within the applicable transport approval or interoperability framework.
4 product families · 1,400 discovery matchesMarine, aviation and aerospace products
Equipment qualification and interface requirements in marine and aerospace service environments.
4 product families · 4,017 discovery matchesDefine the product before choosing a standard
A product can cross several groups. A connected appliance may involve appliance safety, radio equipment, EMC, batteries and materials. Use the groups as complementary research routes.
- Describe the supplied product, intended users and operating environment.
- Identify energy sources, materials, interfaces and protective functions.
- Read the official scope and exclusions of each candidate standard.
- Record the exact edition, amendments and separate legal citation.