Applying for Australian SAA certification for your electrical and electronic products is indeed a critical first step to accessing that market. This certification primarily focuses on the Electrical Safety of the product and is a mandatory requirement for the legal sale of many products in Australia.

SAA Certified Products and Standards Covered:

To give you a quick and comprehensive understanding of the products and standards covered by SAA certification, we've compiled the following table summarizing the core information.

Detailed Explanation of SAA Certified Products & Standards:

Beyond the summary in the table, here are some details about the product scope requiring certification and specific standards that require your special attention.

1.Broad Scope of Mandatory Certification: Australia specifies the list of products subject to mandatory certification in standard AS/NZS 4417.2. This list is very specific. For example, appliance connectors, arc welding machines, range hoods, bayonet lampholders, microwave ovens, plugs, sockets, power chargers, LED modules, refrigerators/freezers, etc., are all on it. Simply put, products on this list must obtain certification; otherwise, they cannot be sold.

2.Voluntary Certification for Non-Mandatory Products: For products not on the mandatory list, while certification is not compulsory, their safety is the responsibility of the seller or manufacturer. Companies can voluntarily apply for certification to obtain a "Certificate of Suitability," which helps enhance product credibility and competitiveness in the market.

3.Core Standards Reference: Different product categories correspond to different AS/NZS standards. For example:

·Safety of household and similar electrical appliances generally follows the AS/NZS 60335 series.

·Safety of luminaires needs to comply with the AS/NZS 60598 series.

·Power interfaces must meet AS/NZS 3112 (Plug/Socket Safety Standard).

During the product design and certification preparation phase, it is essential to confirm the latest version of the standard applicable to your product through official channels or professional bodies, as standards are frequently updated.

  Focus on 2025 New Regulation Dynamics:

Australian standards and regulatory systems are constantly evolving. Here are two important dynamics you need to pay special attention to in 2025:

1.Battery Energy Storage System New Regulation Prospect:

Standards Australia has published Technical Specification TS 5398 "Energy Storage Equipment - Safety Requirements" in July 2025. It provides a more modern safety framework for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and revises electrical safety standards for small lithium battery storage systems. If your products involve home or commercial battery storage, you need to closely monitor the formal release and implementation of this specification.

2.Mandatory Cybersecurity Regulations for Smart Devices:

The Australian government has released the Cybersecurity (Smart Device Security Standards) Rules 2025, the world's first mandatory cybersecurity regulations for consumer-grade IoT devices. These rules will officially take effect on March 4, 2026, but their requirements necessitate early preparation by companies.

  The core requirements include:

·Prohibition of universal default passwords; devices must force unique password generation or use biometric authentication upon first setup.

·Establishment of a 24/7 vulnerability reporting channel and initiation of an emergency response within 48 hours.

·Clear specification of the security update support period, which must be no less than 5 years after the product is no longer sold.

·Provision of detailed compliance declaration documents at the time of sale.

This new regulation will affect all smart appliances, IoT devices, etc., sold in Australia. Relevant companies are advised to assess product design early and make necessary adjustments.

We hope this guide combining the latest 2025 policies on Australian SAA certified products and standards helps you clearly plan the compliance path for entering the Australian market. If you can share more specific product types (e.g., appliance, luminaire, energy storage device), BLUEASIA: +86 13534225140, will provide you with professional certification consulting services!