UL 61058-1 to replace UL 1054

UL 61058-1, Standard for Safety for Switches for Appliances is an international standard that harmonizes the standards for UL, CSA and IEC. The Standard for Special-Use Switches, UL 1054, will be replaced in two phases. Switches employed in portable power tools will have to comply with the UL 61058-1 requirements by June 2012. All appliance switches sold in North America must conform to UL 61058-1 by June 2015.

UL 61058 updates

• January 3, 2011 -- Submit switches for evaluation to UL 61058-1 under the legacy category of Switches, Appliance and Special Use (WOYR2)
• August, 2010 -- Comparison Guide: UL 1054 and UL 61058-1 
• July, 2010 -- Bulletin: Update Regarding UL's Transition From UL 1054 to UL 61058-1 and the Impact on the Recognized Component Switch Categories 
• September 25, 2009 -- Publication of Revised Follow-up Inspection Instructions (FUII) for Appliance Switches (UL 61058) and Test Parameters in Section General, Appendix FS
• June 1, 2009 -- Proposed revisions to Follow-Up Inspection Instructions (FUII) for Appliance Switches (WKKY2)