ISO 24996:2026

Traditional Chinese medicine — General requirements and recommendations for the basic safety and essential performance of the transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulators

Apstrakt

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.