Traditional Chinese medicine — General requirements and recommendations for the basic safety and essential performance of the transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulators
STANDARD published on 18.9.2026
Designation standards: ISO 24996:2026
Publication date standards: 18.9.2026
The number of pages: 9
Approximate weight : 27 g (0.06 lbs)
Country: International technical standard
Category: Technical standards ISO
Description / Abstract: This document specifies general requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulators (TEAS) with a focus on devices intended to stimulate acupoints on the human body. It applies to all types of TEAS specifically designed for acupoint-related therapeutic usage, only in the context of professional traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) healthcare services. It is not applicable to invasive electro-acupuncture stimulators for the application of electric currents via acupuncture needles inserted into the body.