EN 50364:2018

Product standard for human exposure to electromagnetic fields from devices operating in the frequency range 0 Hz to 300 GHz, used in Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and similar applications

This product standard applies to devices operating within the frequency range 0 Hz to 300 GHz, used in electronic article surveillance (EAS), radio frequency identification (RFID) and similar applications, in relation to exposure to electromagnetic fields The object of this generic standard is to provide a route for evaluation of such equipment against limits on human exposure to electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields, and induced and contact current. NOTE Other standards can apply to products covered by this document. In particular this document is not designed to evaluate the electromagnetic compatibility with other equipment; nor does it reflect any product safety requirements other than those specifically related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Produktnorm für die Exposition von Personen gegenüber elektromagnetischen Feldern von Geräten, die im Frequenzbereich von 0 Hz bis 300 GHz betrieben und in der elektronischen Artikelüberwachung (EAS), Hochfrequenz-Identifizierung (RFID) und ähnlichen Anwendungen verwendet werden

Norme de produit pour l'exposition du corps humain aux champs électromagnétiques émis par les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la gamme de fréquences de 0 Hz à 300 GHz, utilisés pour la surveillance électronique des objets (EAS), l'identification par radiofréquence (RFID) et les applications similaires

Produktni standard za izpostavljenost ljudi elektromagnetnim sevanjem naprav, ki delujejo v frekvenčnem območju od 0 Hz do 300 GHz in se uporabljajo za elektronski nadzor blaga (EAS), radiofrekvenčno razpoznavanje (RFID) in podobne namene

Ta standard se uporablja za naprave, ki delujejo v frekvenčnem območju od 0 Hz do 300 GHz in se uporabljajo za elektronski nadzor blaga (EAS), radiofrekvenčno prepoznavanje (RFID) in podobne namene, v povezavi z izpostavljenostjo elektromagnetnim sevanjem.
Namen tega splošnega standarda je opredelitev načina vrednotenja take opreme v povezavi z omejitvami glede izpostavljenosti ljudi električnim, magnetnim in elektromagnetnim poljem ter induciranemu in kontaktnemu toku.
OPOMBA:   Za proizvode, ki jih obravnava ta dokument, se lahko uporabljajo drugi standardi. Ta standard ni namenjen za ocenjevanje elektromagnetne združljivosti z drugo opremo in ne odraža nobenih varnostnih zahtev za proizvode, razen tistih, ki se posebej navezujejo na izpostavljenost delavcev elektromagnetnemu sevanju.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 11-Jan-2018
• Withdrawal Date: 08-Oct-2020
• ICS: 13.280 - Radiation protection
• ICS: 33.100.01 - Electromagnetic compatibility in general
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 106X - Electromagnetic fields in the human environment
• Drafting Committee: CLC/TC 106X - Electromagnetic fields in the human environment
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 05-Sep-2024
• Completion Date: 23-Sep-2025
• Directive: 1999/5/EC - Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity
• Directive: 2006/95/EC - Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)
• Directive: 2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
• Directive: 2014/53/EU - Directive 2014/53/EU of The European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC
• Mandate: M/305 - Standardization mandate addressed to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI in the field of electrotechnology, information technology and telecommunications
• Mandate: M/511 - Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI relating to harmonised standards in the field of the Low Voltage Directive
• Mandate: M/536 - [C(2015)536] Standardisation request as regards radio equipment in support of Directive 2014/53/EU
• Ref Project: SIST EN 50364:2018 - Product standard for human exposure to electromagnetic fields from devices operating in the frequency range 0 Hz to 300 GHz, used in Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and similar applications

Relations

• Replaces: EN 50364:2010 - Limitation of human exposure to electromagnetic fields from devices operating in the frequency range 0 Hz to 300 GHz, used in Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and similar applications
• Effective Date: 26-Jan-2023

Overview

EN 50364:2018 is a European product standard developed by CLC, specifically addressing human exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) generated by devices operating within the 0 Hz to 300 GHz frequency range. This standard focuses on equipment utilized in Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), and similar applications. It provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating such devices against limits designed to protect human health from exposure to electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields, as well as induced and contact currents.

Crucially, EN 50364:2018 is tailored for assessing human exposure risks and does not cover electromagnetic compatibility with other equipment or other general product safety requirements. It supports compliance with relevant European Directives and integrates with related standards such as EN 62369-1:2009 and prEN 62311:2017.

Key Topics

• Frequency Range: Covers devices operating from static fields (0 Hz) up to millimeter waves (300 GHz).
• Applicable Devices: Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS), RFID, and similar radio frequency-based technologies.
• Human Exposure Limits: Defines exposure restrictions for electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields based on health-effect considerations, differentiated for general public and occupational workers.
• Exposure Assessment:
  • Measurement and calculation procedures are aligned with EN 62369-1:2009.
  • Closest reasonably foreseeable human exposure distance must be justified during evaluation.
  • Addresses simultaneous exposure to multiple frequencies and the additive effects of such fields.
• Normative References: Relies on authoritative sources including Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC for the general public and Directive 2013/35/EU for workers.
• Compliance Evaluation: Uses exposure limits, action levels, basic restrictions, and reference levels to determine conformity.
• Multipurpose Use Conditions: Different exposure limits apply depending on whether devices are intended for general public or exclusively for workers.
• Assessment Uncertainty and Reporting: Emphasizes evaluation accuracy and detailed reporting in the assessment documentation.

Applications

EN 50364:2018 serves as a critical guideline for manufacturers, testing laboratories, and regulatory bodies involved with devices emitting electromagnetic fields in the retail, logistics, manufacturing, and security sectors. Typical applications include:

• Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) Systems: Used to prevent theft, these systems emit radio frequency fields to detect tagged items.
• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Devices: Widely deployed for asset tracking, inventory management, and contactless identification.
• Similar Radiofrequency Applications: Any technology utilizing RF fields within the 0 Hz to 300 GHz spectrum that could pose human exposure concerns.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensures that products meet European EMF exposure limits for both consumers and workers.
• Product Development and Certification: Helps manufacturers design safer products and facilitates conformity assessment for market access within the EU.

By following EN 50364:2018, stakeholders can effectively evaluate and control exposure risks related to electromagnetic fields, ensuring consumer safety without hampering technological innovation.

Related Standards

• EN 62369-1:2009: Provides detailed measurement and evaluation methods for electromagnetic fields from short-range devices such as EAS and RFID.
• prEN 62311:2017: Offers assessment procedures of electronic and electrical equipment related to human EMF exposure across 0 Hz to 300 GHz.
• Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC: European guidelines limiting the general public's EMF exposure.
• Directive 2013/35/EU: Covers occupational health and safety requirements for workers exposed to physical agents including electromagnetic fields.
• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU: European regulatory frameworks that EN 50364 supports for ensuring product safety and radio equipment compliance.

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Keywords: EN 50364:2018, electromagnetic fields, human exposure, EAS systems, RFID devices, frequency range 0 Hz to 300 GHz, exposure limits, electromagnetic compatibility, European standards, health and safety, product certification, EMF assessment, worker safety, public exposure limits.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Product standard for human exposure to electromagnetic fields from devices operating in
the frequency range 0 Hz to 300 GHz, used in Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS),
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and similar applications
Begrenzung der Exposition von Personen gegenüber elektromagnetischen Feldern von
Geräten, die im Frequenzbereich von 0 Hz bis 300 GHz betrieben und in der
elektronischen Artikelüberwachung (en: EAS), Hochfrequenz-Identifizierung (en: RFID)
und ähnlichen Anwendungen verwendet werden
Norme de produit pour l'exposition humaine aux champs électromagnétiques émis par
les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la gamme de fréquences de 0 Hz à 300 GHz, utilisés
pour la surveillance électronique des objets (EAS), l'identification par radiofréquence
(RFID) et les applications similaires
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50364:2018
ICS:
13.280 Varstvo pred sevanjem Radiation protection
33.100.01 Elektromagnetna združljivost Electromagnetic compatibility
na splošno in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50364
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
January 2018
ICS 13.280; 33.100.01 Supersedes EN 50364:2010
English Version
Product standard for human exposure to electromagnetic fields
from devices operating in the frequency range 0 Hz to 300 GHz,
used in Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS), Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID) and similar applications
Norme de produit pour l'exposition humaine aux champs Produktnorm für die Exposition von Personen gegenüber
électromagnétiques émis par les dispositifs fonctionnant elektromagnetischen Feldern von Geräten, die im
dans la gamme de fréquences de 0 Hz à 300 GHz, utilisés Frequenzbereich von 0 Hz bis 300 GHz betrieben und in
pour la surveillance électronique des objets (EAS), der elektronischen Artikelüberwachung (en: EAS),
l'identification par radiofréquence (RFID) et les applications Hochfrequenz-Identifizierung (en: RFID) und ähnlichen
similaires Anwendungen verwendet werden
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2017-10-09. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2017 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 50364:2017 E
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Exposure conditions . 5
5 Normative limits . 5
6 Assessment of compliance . 5
6.1 General . 5
6.2 Assessment of devices which emit multiple frequencies . 6
6.3 Correspondence between limits and test procedures . 6
7 Assessment uncertainty . 8
8 Evaluation report . 8
Annex ZZA (informative) Relationship between this European standard and the safety objectives of
Directive 2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed to be covered . 9
Annex ZZB (informative) Relationship between this European standard and the essential
requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU [2014 OJ L153] aimed to be covered. 10

European foreword
This document (EN 50364:2018) has been prepared by the Technical Committee CENELEC/TC 106X
“Electromagnetic fields in the human environment”.
The following dates are fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented (dop) 2018-10-09
at national level by publication of an identical

national standard or by endorsement
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting (dow) 2020-10-09
with the EN have to be withdrawn

This document supersedes EN 50364:2010.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission and
the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of the Radio Equipment
Directive 2014/53/EU and the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU.
For relationships with EU Directives, see informative Annexes ZZA and ZZB, which are integral parts of this
document.
This European Standard is meant to be read in conjunction with prEN 62311:2017 “Assessment of electronic
and electrical equipment related to human exposure restrictions for electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300
GHz)”.
1 Scope
This product standard applies to devices operating within the frequency range 0 Hz to 300 GHz, used in
electronic article surveillance (EAS), radio frequency identification (RFID) and similar applications, in relation
to exposure to electromagnetic fields
The object of this product standard is to provide a route for evaluation of such equipment against limits on
human exposure to electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields, and induced and contact current.
NOTE Other standards can apply to products covered by this document. In particular this document is not designed
to evaluate the electromagnetic compatibility with other equipment; nor does it reflect any product safety requirements
other than those specifically related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 62369-1:2009, Evaluation of human exposure to electromagnetic fields from short range devices (SRDs)
in various applications over the frequency range 0 GHz to 300 GHz - Part 1: Fields produced by devices
used for electronic article surveillance, radio frequency identification and similar systems (IEC 62369-1:2008)
prEN 62311:2017, Assessment of electronic and electrical equipment related to human exposure restrictions
for electromagnetic fields (0 Hz - 300 GHz) (IEC/CDV 62311:201X)]
Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC of 12 July 1999, on the limitation of exposure of the general public to
electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz), Official Journal, L199, of 1999-7-30, p.59-70
Directive 2013/35/EU of 26 June 2013, on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the
exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (electromagnetic fields). Official Journal, L179,
of 2013-6-29, p. 1–21
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
action level
level provided for practical exposure assessment purposes, derived from exposure limit values
Note 1 to entry: Respect of the action level will ensure respect of the relevant exposure limit value. If the action level is
exceeded, it does not necessarily follow that the exposure limit value will be exceeded.
3.2
basic restriction
restriction on exposure of the general public to electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields that is based
directly on established health effects and biological considerations
3.3
exposure limit value
restriction on exposure of workers to electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields that is based directly on
established health effects and biological considerations
3.4
reference level
derived reference level
level provided for practical exposure assessment purposes, derived from basic restrictions
Note 1 to entry: Respect of the reference level will ensure respect of the relevant basic restriction. If the reference level
is exceeded, it does not necessarily follow that the basic restriction will be exceeded.
4 Exposure conditions
Equipment which meets the limits for general public exposure as given in this document (Clause 5) will
automatically meet the limits for workers.
Equipment which meets the limits for workers will not necessarily meet the limits for the general public and,
unless intended only for workers’ use when at work, equipment shall be tested against general public limits.
Equipment intended only for use by workers when at work shall have this condition clearly identified in the
user instructions. This use condition shall be identified in the test report.
All intended operating conditions as well as the reasonably foreseeable conditions of human exposure from
the product shall be taken into account in the evaluation.
The reasonably foreseeable conditions of exposure should be based on realistic exposure and/or installation
parameters representative of all readily-predictable human and system behaviour such as the duration of
exposure, time varying of transmitted power, simultaneously operated frequency bands and time averaging
as defined in normative limits.
In cases where the reasonably foreseeable exposure conditions for workers are different from the
reasonably foreseeable exposure conditions for the general public, then a separate assessment shall be
made covering those differences.
5 Normative limits
For equipment intended for use by the g
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