AS/NZS 60335.2.55:2022 deals with the safety of electric appliances for use with aquariums and garden ponds for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V, including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances. This Standard will supersede AS/NZS 60335.2.55:2011 three years from the date of publication (i.e. on 25 November 2025). During this period AS/NZS 60335.2.55:2011 will also remain current. Regulatory authorities that reference this Standard in regulation may apply these requirements at a different time. Users of this Standard should consult with these authorities to confirm their requirements.