As a popular small kitchen appliance worldwide, the primary barrier for juicers to enter the EU market is CE certification. Many manufacturers often focus solely on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) but overlook the most fundamental electrical and mechanical safety—core requirements of the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) in CE certification. As a professional institution specializing in home appliance safety, Guangdong Energy Storage Testing Technology Co., Ltd. provides an authoritative interpretation of the critical EN 60335 series safety standards for juicer CE certification, helping your products gain a solid foothold in the EU market.

I. Why Is CE Certification Critical for Juicers?

The CE mark is a mandatory safety conformity mark for juicers to enter the EU and European Economic Area (EEA). It is not only a legal market access document but also a symbol of product safety and quality. For juicers—kitchen machinery with high-speed rotating sharp blades—any safety design flaw may lead to serious personal injury (e.g., cuts, electric shock) or property damage. Therefore, the EU mandates strict compliance with relevant harmonized standards through legislation, with the EN 60335 series serving as the cornerstone of safety requirements.

II. In-Depth Interpretation of Core Safety Standard: EN 60335-2-14

Juicer safety certification is primarily based on the general standard EN 60335-1 (Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – General requirements) and its specific part EN 60335-2-14: Particular requirements for kitchen machines (corresponding to Chinese national standards GB 4706.1 and GB 4706.30). Tailored to the operational characteristics of kitchen machinery, this standard sets extremely strict and specific safety clauses:

1. Mechanical Hazard Protection – Core Test Items

This is the key test distinguishing juicers from other small appliances, directly related to user safety.

Accessibility Test

Using standard test fingers, test pins, and other tools, ensure that users’ fingers cannot access high-speed rotating blades during normal operation or foreseeable misuse. This requires precise compliance with standard requirements for product housing openings, feed tube diameter, and depth.

Interlock Device Safety

For juicers with detachable components (e.g., blending cups, filters), a reliable safety interlock switch must be installed. It must:

• Only allow the motor to start when the container is correctly installed.
• Cut off power within 0.5 seconds and stop the blades completely within 1.5 seconds if the container is opened.
• Pass a durability test of at least 10,000 cycles to ensure long-term reliability.

2. Structural Strength & Stability

Mechanical Strength

The juicer’s housing and container (especially glass or plastic cups) must withstand a certain impact energy (e.g., steel ball impact test) to prevent cracking from accidental drops or collisions—avoiding blade exposure or liquid leakage.

Stability

Tabletop juicers must pass a tilt test to ensure they do not easily tip over during operation.

3. Electrical Safety & Abnormal Operation Testing

Protection Against Electric Shock

All live parts must be fully insulated and shielded. Even internal wiring must undergo an edge test to prevent wire damage.

Temperature Rise & Dielectric Strength

During long-term operation under rated load, the temperature rise of the motor and key components must not exceed limits. Additionally, electrical insulation must withstand dielectric strength tests of up to several thousand volts without breakdown.

Motor Lock-Up Test

Simulating extreme conditions (e.g., blades jammed by food), the motor must not cause fires, electric shocks, or permanent failure of protective devices (e.g., thermal cutouts) after prolonged lock-up.

IP Rating (Waterproof Test)

Washable components or the entire machine must pass corresponding waterproof tests (e.g., IPX4 splash-proof, IPX7 immersion-proof) to ensure internal electrical insulation remains safe after cleaning.

III. Full Process of Juicer CE Certification (Safety Part)

At Guangdong Energy Storage Testing, we provide a clear, efficient certification pathway based on the EN 60335 standard:

IV. Common Failure Cases & Classic Rectification Solutions

Case 1: Unreliable Interlock Switch

• Symptom: Increased contact resistance or malfunction of the interlock switch after durability testing (e.g., 10,000 cycles).
• Root Cause: Use of ordinary microswitches instead of safety-specific interlock switches with high electrical ratings and mechanical durability.
• Solution: Replace with dedicated interlock switches certified to EN 61058 or similar standards; optimize installation structure to reduce stress.

Case 2: Accessible Moving Parts

• Symptom: Standard test fingers can access rotating blades through the feed tube or housing gaps.
• Root Cause: Safety standards not prioritized in industrial design, resulting in improper opening size or angle.
• Solution: Redesign the feed tube’s inner diameter, depth, or internal structure (e.g., add physical baffles). This typically requires mold modification—highlighting the importance of pre-evaluation.

Case 3: Missing or Improper Safety Warnings in User Manuals

• Symptom: Manuals lack mandatory safety warnings (e.g., "Sharp blades—handle with care during cleaning," "Keep away from children," "Do not immerse the main unit in water").
• Solution: Provide standardized warning templates for user manuals per EN 60335-2-14 Clause 7.12, ensuring complete information and correct icons.

V. Professional Advantages of Choosing Guangdong Energy Storage Testing

1. Kitchen Machinery Safety Experts

We possess in-depth expertise in EN 60335-2-14, with an extensive database of successful cases and test data for juicers, food processors, and blenders.

2. One-Stop "Safety-EMC" Integration

While focusing on safety certification, we offer simultaneous EMC testing per EN 55014, providing efficient one-stop CE full-directive solutions for seamless project coordination.

3. End-to-End Partner from Design to Market

We provide full-lifecycle support—from early R&D design reviews and pre-testing to formal certification and factory audit guidance—truly helping clients improve product inherent safety.

4. Global Market Access Linkage

Based on EN 60335 test reports, we can efficiently assist in obtaining international CB certificates and expanding to global market certifications (e.g., UKCA, SASO, RCM).

Conclusion

Juicer CE safety certification is essentially a rigorous verification of the product’s ability to protect users. Its core is not merely "obtaining a certificate" but systematically improving product safety design and manufacturing standards through compliance with the authoritative EN 60335-2-14 standard. Choosing Guangdong Energy Storage Testing means partnering with an expert who deeply understands the safety philosophy behind the standard and can anticipate and mitigate risks.

Contact us today to get a customized safety compliance solution for your juicer based on the EN 60335 standard!