IEC 61058-2-1:20 18适用于用手、脚或其他人类活动致动的电器的软线开关（机械或电子），用于操作或控制额定电压不超过250 V、额定电流不超过16 A的家用或类似用途的电器和其他设备。 本第三版取消并取代2010年出版的第二版，构成技术修订。 与上一版相比，此版本包括以下重大技术变更: 支持IEC 61058-1、IEC 61058-1-1、IEC 61058-1-2和加热测试的整体格式。

IEC 61058-2-1:2018 applies to cord switches (mechanical or electronic) for appliances actuated by hand, by foot or by other human activity, to operate or control electrical appliances and other equipment for household or similar purposes with a rated voltage not exceeding 250 V and a rated current not exceeding 16 A.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2010 and constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
Overall format to support IEC 61058-1, IEC 61058-1-1, IEC 61058-1-2, and the heating tests.