The notified protocol establishes the requirements for the safety certification procedure for air purifiers (electric air-cleaning devices) for household and similar use, powered by a single-phase AC supply not exceeding 250 V, including direct current (DC) appliances and battery-operated appliancesThe notified test protocol does not apply to the following appliances:• air-cleaning appliances that purposefully emit harmful radiation;• appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes;• appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);• air-cleaning systems incorporated into the building structure;• appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601 series).