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The harmful effects of non-ionising radiation, especially for electromagnetic fields (EMF) from 0Hz to 300GHz are known for years, although the maximum exposure limits are nowadays quite controversial.
The International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) establishes reference levels on the recommended limitation of human exposure to non-ionising radiation, based on established effects, considering the best available scientific data and advice in this area, from the Community framework, which draws on the large body of scientific documentation that already exists.
As a first approach for regulating EMF exposure limits, the Council of the European Union published in 1999 the recommendation 99/519/EC, on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz), confirming and adopting ICNIRP reference levels.
Based in previous experiences, the European Parliament and the Council published in 2004 the Directive 2004/40/EC, now replaced by the new Directive 2013/35/EC, on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (electromagnetic fields), which are based directly on established health effects and biological considerations. However, the long-term effects, including possible carcinogenic effects due to exposure to time-varying electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields for which there is no conclusive scientific evidence establishing a causal relationship, are not addressed.
Horizontal regulations directly related to the exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields are not yet published, however:
As a result, and depending on the frequency and device, requirements are defined as:
Quemc is ready to help you for the evaluation of any specific exposure situation. We have our own EMF test equipment and we are ready for your requirements.
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QUEMC - Quality and EMC
Rua Padre Luis Cabral, 986
4150-460 Porto
Portugal
ph: +351 914104199
fax: +351 226101747
info