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What verification procedure would apply in order to verify noise declarations of tumble dryers?

Before the date of application of Regulation (EU) 2023/2533, the procedure in Regulation (EU) 392/2012 applies. The procedure in EN 60704-3 is not included in the citation of harmonised standards for Regulation (EU) 392/2012. The citation refers to EN 60704-2-6:2012, but it specifically mentions that the clause that cross-references to EN 60704-3 is not part of the citation: "Clause 1.101 on standard deviation for declaration and verification is not part of the present citation.

As from the date of application of Regulation (EU) 2023/2533, the procedure in standard EN 61121 applies. The latest version of this standard shall contain a reference to the applicable provisions of EN 60704-2-6:2012 and does not contain any reference to EN 60704-3.

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