This standard applies to audio, video and similar electronic apparatus. It defines the routine electrical safety tests and their procedures to be applied during or at the end of the manufacturing process of apparatus certified or declared as complying with EN 60065. Alternatively, manufacturers can apply the tests of this standard to sub-assemblies, components, etc. so long as the final apparatus continues to comply with EN 60065. In all cases the application of the tests detailed in this standard is design dependent and need to be defined by the manufacturer.