To prepare standards related to switches (mechanical, electromechanical or electronic) for appliances actuated by hand, by foot or by other human activity, to operate or control electrical appliances and other equipment for household or similar purposes with a rated voltage not exceeding 440 V and a rated current not exceeding 63 A.

It covers also switches intended to be incorporated in or with appliance equipment.

It covers also the general requirements and test methods for electromechanical switches with optional quality assurance procedures.