Cosmetic Device Testing - Electrical Safety for Your Studio

Professional testing of all cosmetic devices per DIN VDE 0701-0702 and DGUV V3 in the Pforzheim, Karlsruhe and Stuttgart area

All cosmetic devices must be tested

Not only NiSV-relevant devices with non-ionizing radiation are subject to testing requirements - every electrical device in your cosmetic studio, nail salon or hair salon must be regularly tested for electrical safety. The legal basis is the DGUV Regulation 3 and the testing standards DIN VDE 0701-0702 (for commercial devices) and DIN EN 62353 (for medical devices).

As a certified testing service provider, we test the entire range of devices in your business - from a simple wax heater to a complex IPL system.

Which devices do we test?

  • UV nail lamps and LED curing lamps
  • Facial steamers and vapozone units
  • Wax heaters and paraffin baths
  • Microdermabrasion devices
  • Aquafacial and hydrafacial devices
  • LED masks and light therapy devices
  • Ultrasound devices (cavitation, lifting)
  • High-frequency and RF systems
  • IPL and laser devices
  • EMS and microcurrent devices
  • Autoclaves and sterilizers
  • Manicure and pedicure drills
  • Hair dryers, flat irons, curling irons (in hair salons)
  • Cryolipolysis and plasma devices

What is tested?

  • Visual inspection - Housing, cables, plugs, connectors, type plates, warning labels checked for damage and defects
  • Protective conductor resistance - Measurement of earthing continuity to protect against electric shock
  • Insulation resistance - Testing insulation between live parts and accessible housing components
  • Leakage currents - Measurement of leakage currents to ensure no dangerous currents flow through the housing
  • Functional testing - Verification of all safety-relevant functions, protective devices and emergency stop switches

Testing standards and legal basis

The applicable testing standard depends on the type of device:

  • DIN VDE 0701-0702 - For commercially used electrical devices that are not medical devices (e.g. UV lamps, wax heaters, drills)
  • DIN EN 62353 - For medical devices and equipment falling under the MDR (e.g. certain lasers, IPL devices)
  • DGUV Regulation 3 - Requires every employer to regularly test all electrical equipment

Testing intervals for cosmetic devices

Testing intervals depend on the device type and frequency of use:

  • Portable devices (hair dryers, drills, UV lamps) - every 6 to 12 months
  • Stationary devices (steamers, permanently installed systems) - every 12 to 24 months
  • Medical devices (lasers, IPL, certain ultrasound devices) - per manufacturer specifications, typically annually
  • After repair - always a new test before returning to service

Documentation and proof

After each test you receive:

  • Test report - Complete documentation of all measured values and results per device
  • Test label - Visible sticker on the device showing the next test date
  • Deficiency report - Clear recommendations for action if defects are found

These documents serve as proof for trade associations, insurance companies, health authorities and trade supervision offices.

Who needs cosmetic device testing?

  • Cosmetic studios - All devices from facial care to body treatments
  • Nail salons - UV/LED lamps, drills, dust extractors
  • Hair salons - Hair dryers, flat irons, climate zones, wash stations
  • Tattoo and piercing studios - Power supplies, sterilizers, lighting
  • Aesthetic practices - IPL, laser, RF, HIFU, cryolipolysis
  • Wellness and spa facilities - Sauna controls, whirlpools, massage devices

Everything in one appointment

We test all your devices in a single day - regardless of whether they are simple appliances per DIN VDE 0701-0702 or medical devices per DIN EN 62353. This saves you time and gives you a single point of contact for all your device testing.

On-site service in the Pforzheim, Karlsruhe & Stuttgart area

We come directly to your studio or salon - flexibly, even outside your opening hours. Our service area covers the entire Pforzheim, Karlsruhe and Stuttgart region including the surrounding districts of Enzkreis, Rastatt and Calw.