EN 50566:2017
(Main)Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of wireless communication devices with the basic restrictions and exposure limit values related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields in the frequency range from 30 MHz to 6 GHz: hand-held and body mounted devices in close proximity to the human body
Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of wireless communication devices with the basic restrictions and exposure limit values related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields in the frequency range from 30 MHz to 6 GHz: hand-held and body mounted devices in close proximity to the human body
This product standard applies to wireless communication devices used at distances up to and including 200 mm from the human body, i.e. when held in the hand or in front of the face, mounted on the body, combined with other transmitting or non-transmitting devices or accessories (e.g. belt-clip, camera or Bluetooth add-on), or integrated into garments. The applicable frequency range is from 30 MHz to 6 GHz. The objective of this standard is to demonstrate the compliance of such devices with the basic restrictions and exposure limit values related to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields. For devices used next to the ear the applicable product standard is EN 50360:2017 [1]. For low power devices the applicable product standard is EN 50663:2017 [2].
Produktnorm zum Nachweis der Übereinstimmung von schnurlosen Kommunikationsgeräten mit den Basisgrenzwerten und Expositionsgrenzwerten für die Exposition von Personen gegenüber elektromagnetischen Feldern im Frequenzbereich von 30 MHz bis 6 GHz: In enger Nachbarschaft zum menschlichen Körper handgehaltene und am Körper getragene Geräte
Norme de produit pour démontrer la conformité des dispositifs de communication sans fil aux restrictions de base et aux valeurs limites d'exposition relatives à l'exposition des personnes aux champs électromagnétiques dans la plage de fréquences de 30 MHz à 6 GHz: dispositifs tenus à la main ou portés à proximité immédiate du corps humain
La présente norme de produit s’applique aux dispositifs de communication sans fil utilisés à des distances allant jusqu'à 200 mm du corps humain, c'est-à-dire lorsqu'ils sont tenus à la main ou devant le visage, montés sur le corps, combinés à d'autres dispositifs ou accessoires d’émission ou non (accrochés à la ceinture, appareil photo ou module Bluetooth) ou incorporés dans les vêtements. La plage de fréquences applicable s'étend de 30 MHz à 6 GHz. La présente norme a pour objet de démontrer la conformité des dispositifs concernés aux restrictions de base et aux valeurs limites d'exposition relatives à l'exposition des personnes aux champs électromagnétiques radiofréquences. La norme de produit applicable aux dispositifs utilisés à proximité de l'oreille est l'EN 50360:2017 [1]. La norme de produit applicable aux dispositifs de faible puissance est l'EN 50663:2017 [2].
Produktni standard za prikaz skladnosti brezžičnih komunikacijskih naprav z osnovnimi ali izvedenimi mejnimi vrednostmi v povezavi z izpostavljenostjo prebivalstva elektromagnetnim sevanjem v frekvenčnem območju od 30 MHz do 6 GHz: ročne in na telo pripete naprave, ki se uporabljajo v bližini telesa
Ta standard za proizvode se uporablja za brezžične komunikacijske naprave, ki se uporabljajo na razdalji največ 200 mm od telesa, tj. pri držanju v roki ali zraven obraza, so pritrjene na telo v kombinaciji z drugimi prenosnimi ali stacionarnimi napravami ali pripomočki (npr. sponka za pas, kamera ali dodatek Bluetooth) ali so vdelane v oblačila. Uporablja se frekvenčni razpon od 30 MHz do 6 GHz.
Namen tega standarda je, da prikaže skladnost takih naprav z osnovnimi omejitvami in mejnimi vrednostmi izpostavljenosti, ki so povezane z izpostavljenostjo ljudi radiofrekvenčnemu elektromagnetnemu sevanju.
Za naprave, ki se uporabljajo ob ušesu, se uporablja standard za proizvode EN 50360:2017.
Za naprave majhnih moči se uporablja standard za proizvode prEN 50663:2016.
General Information
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Overview
EN 50566:2017 is a product standard issued by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CLC) that defines the compliance requirements for wireless communication devices concerning human exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF). This standard specifically applies to devices operating within the frequency range of 30 MHz to 6 GHz and designed for close proximity use (up to 200 mm) near the human body, such as hand-held devices or body-mounted electronics.
The primary objective of EN 50566:2017 is to ensure that wireless communication devices meet the basic restrictions and exposure limit values for radio frequency electromagnetic fields. It addresses human safety by evaluating Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) values-the measure of energy absorbed by the human body-ensuring that devices comply with health and safety protection guidelines.
This standard complements other related standards, including:
- EN 50360:2017 for devices used next to the ear
- EN 50663:2017 for low power devices
Key Topics
Scope and Application
EN 50566 applies to wireless devices such as smartphones, wearable tech, Bluetooth accessories, body-worn cameras, and garment-integrated transmitters when placed within 200 mm of the body. It covers all reasonably foreseeable operating conditions, including combinations with non-transmitting devices or accessories.Exposure Limits
The standard outlines normative limits based on Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC for the general public and Directive 2013/35/EU for workers. Devices must comply with localized SAR limits that are founded on recognized biological effects and health considerations.Assessment and Compliance
Compliance evaluation requires SAR testing per EN 62209-2:2010, with specific measurement positions and conditions, such as body-worn device separation distances of 5 mm or less. The test uses maximum available transmission power and accounts for time-averaged power control.Documentation and Reporting
Detailed reporting of test procedures, deviations from standard positions, and time-averaging rationale are mandatory. This transparency supports consistent verification of compliance and regulatory submissions.Safety for Users
The standard differentiates between devices intended for the general public versus workers, applying stricter controls where necessary while requiring clear user instructions to specify intended usage conditions.
Applications
EN 50566:2017 is essential for manufacturers, testing laboratories, and regulatory bodies involved with:
- Designing wireless communication devices that ensure user safety against radiofrequency EMF exposure.
- Evaluating wearable technology and body-worn communication devices such as fitness trackers, health monitors, and smart clothing.
- Certifying compliance with EU directives related to electromagnetic field exposure and market entry requirements for wireless products.
- Integrating accessories like belt clips, Bluetooth modules, or cameras that alter exposure conditions.
- Implementing safety instructions and disclaimers for worker-only devices to comply with occupational exposure regulations.
Related Standards
- EN 50360:2017 – for wireless devices used next to the ear; focusing on localized SAR limits specific to head and ear exposure.
- EN 50663:2017 – generic standard for low-power electronic equipment covering a broad range of electromagnetic field exposure (0 Hz – 300 GHz).
- EN 62209-2:2010 – test procedures and instrumentation for SAR measurement of hand-held or body-mounted devices.
- Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC – guidelines on limiting EMF exposure for the general public.
- Directive 2013/35/EU – lays down minimum health and safety requirements for workers exposed to physical agents, including electromagnetic fields.
- Directive 2014/53/EU – harmonizes the marketing and use of radio equipment in the EU, supported by EN 50566 to demonstrate compliance.
Keywords: EN 50566, electromagnetic field exposure, wireless device compliance, Specific Absorption Rate, SAR testing, human body exposure, radio frequency, body-mounted devices, EU electromagnetic standards, CENELEC wireless safety standards, electromagnetic radiation protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 50566:2017 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of wireless communication devices with the basic restrictions and exposure limit values related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields in the frequency range from 30 MHz to 6 GHz: hand-held and body mounted devices in close proximity to the human body". This standard covers: This product standard applies to wireless communication devices used at distances up to and including 200 mm from the human body, i.e. when held in the hand or in front of the face, mounted on the body, combined with other transmitting or non-transmitting devices or accessories (e.g. belt-clip, camera or Bluetooth add-on), or integrated into garments. The applicable frequency range is from 30 MHz to 6 GHz. The objective of this standard is to demonstrate the compliance of such devices with the basic restrictions and exposure limit values related to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields. For devices used next to the ear the applicable product standard is EN 50360:2017 [1]. For low power devices the applicable product standard is EN 50663:2017 [2].
This product standard applies to wireless communication devices used at distances up to and including 200 mm from the human body, i.e. when held in the hand or in front of the face, mounted on the body, combined with other transmitting or non-transmitting devices or accessories (e.g. belt-clip, camera or Bluetooth add-on), or integrated into garments. The applicable frequency range is from 30 MHz to 6 GHz. The objective of this standard is to demonstrate the compliance of such devices with the basic restrictions and exposure limit values related to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields. For devices used next to the ear the applicable product standard is EN 50360:2017 [1]. For low power devices the applicable product standard is EN 50663:2017 [2].
EN 50566:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 17.240 - Radiation measurements; 33.070.01 - Mobile services in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 50566:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 50566:2013, EN 50566:2013/AC:2014, EN 50566:2017/A2:2025, EN 50566:2017/A1:2023. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 50566:2017 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 1999/5/EC, 2014/53/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/305, M/356, M/536. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of wireless communication devices with
the basic restrictions and exposure limit values related to human exposure to
electromagnetic fields in the frequency range from 30 MHz to 6 GHz: hand-held and
body mounted devices in close proximity to the human body
Produktnorm zum Nachweis der Übereinstimmung von hochfrequenten Feldern von
handgehaltenen und am Körper getragenen schnurlosen Kommunikationsgeräten, die
durch die Allgemeinbevölkerung verwendet werden (30 MHz bis 6 GHz)
Norme de produit pour démontrer la conformité des dispositifs de communication sans fil
aux restrictions de base et aux valeurs limites d'exposition relatives à l'exposition des
personnes aux champs électromagnétiques dans la plage de fréquences de 30 MHz à 6
GHz: dispositifs tenus à la main ou portés à proximité immédiate du corps humain
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50566:2017
ICS:
13.280 Varstvo pred sevanjem Radiation protection
33.070.01 Mobilni servisi na splošno Mobile services in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50566
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2017
ICS 17.240; 33.070.01 Supersedes EN 50566:2013
English Version
Product standard to demonstrate the compliance of wireless
communication devices with the basic restrictions and exposure
limit values related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields
in the frequency range from 30 MHz to 6 GHz: hand-held and
body mounted devices in close proximity to the human body
Norme de produit pour démontrer la conformité des Produktnorm zum Nachweis der Übereinstimmung von
dispositifs de communication sans fil aux restrictions de schnurlosen Kommunikationsgeräten mit den
base et aux valeurs limites d'exposition relatives à Basisgrenzwerten und Expositionsgrenzwerten für die
l'exposition des personnes aux champs électromagnétiques Exposition von Personen gegenüber elektromagnetischen
dans la plage de fréquences de 30 MHz à 6 GHz: dispositifs Feldern im Frequenzbereich von 30 MHz bis 6 GHz: In
tenus à la main ou portés à proximité immédiate du corps enger Nachbarschaft zum menschlichen Körper
humain handgehaltene und am Körper getragene Geräte
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2017-07-24. 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.
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Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
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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 Evaluation of compliance . 5
7 Assessment uncertainty . 6
8 Documentation . 6
9 Assessment of compliance . 6
Annex ZZ (informative) Relationship between this European standard and the essential
requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU [2014 OJ L153] aimed to be covered . 7
Bibliography . 8
European foreword
This document (EN 50566:2017) has been prepared by CLC/TC 106X “Electromagnetic fields in the
human environment”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2018-07-24
implemented at national level by publication of an
identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting (dow) 2020-07-24
with this document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 50566:2013.
1) the standard requires that the assessment has to take into account all reasonably foreseeable
operating conditions (Clause 4);
2) the standard covers equipment intended for use only by workers as well as equipment intended
for use by the general public and different limits are given for each case (Clause 5).
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 EU Directive(s).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
document.
1 Scope
This product standard applies to wireless communication devices used at distances up to and
including 200 mm from the human body, i.e. when held in the hand or in front of the face, mounted on
the body, combined with other transmitting or non-transmitting devices or accessories (e.g. belt-clip,
camera or Bluetooth add-on), or integrated into garments. The applicable frequency range is from
30 MHz to 6 GHz.
The objective of this standard is to demonstrate the compliance of such devices with the basic
restrictions and exposure limit values related to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic
fields.
For devices used next to the ear the applicable product standard is EN 50360:2017 [1].
For low power devices the applicable product standard is EN 50663:2017 [2].
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 62209-2:20
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SIST EN 50566:2018 문서는 인체의 전자기장 노출에 대한 기본 제한 및 노출 한도 값을 준수하는 무선 통신 장치의 제품 표준에 대한 내용을 다루고 있습니다. 이 표준의 범위는 30 MHz에서 6 GHz의 주파수 범위 내의 무선 통신 장치로 한정되며, 이는 인체에서 200mm 이내의 거리에서 사용되는 장치들에 적용됩니다. 손에 쥐어지거나 얼굴 앞에 놓여 있거나, 몸에 장착된 경우, 또는 다른 송신 또는 비송신 장치와 결합된 액세서리와 함께 사용될 수 있는 장치들이 포함됩니다. 이 표준의 주요 강점은 전자기장에 대한 노출 한도를 설정하고, 이러한 장치들이 해당 제한을 준수하고 있음을 입증하는 것입니다. 특히 손에 쥐어지거나 신체에 가까운 위치에 있는 장치의 안전성을 높이는 데 기여하며, 이는 사용자 건강 보호에 있어 중요한 이정표가 됩니다. 추가적으로, 이 표준은 간편하게 이해할 수 있는 지침을 제공하여 제조업체들이 제품 설계를 할 때의 참조 기준이 될 수 있습니다. 때문에, 전 세계의 무선 통신 장치 개발 및 안전 규정 준수에 있어 SIST EN 50566:2018은 매우 중요한 문서입니다. 무선 통신 장치를 사용하는 소비자와 제조업체 모두에게 이 표준의 적용은 전자기 노출에 관한 신뢰성을 높이는 데 중요한 역할을 하며, 이는 인체에 대한 안전성을 보장하기 위함입니다. 이와 같은 역할은 특히 스마트폰, 블루투스 장치와 같은 일상적인 제품에서 더욱 중요한 의미를 가지기 때문에, 현대 사회에서의 관련성과 중요성을 잘 나타내고 있습니다.
SIST EN 50566:2018は、30 MHzから6 GHzの周波数範囲における無線通信機器の標準化文書であり、人間の体に接近した際の電磁場に対する基本制限及び暴露限界値の遵守を示すことを目的としています。この標準は、特に手で持つ場合や顔の前で使用する場合、または体に装着する場合の無線通信機器に適用されます。さらに、他の送信デバイスや非送信デバイスとの組み合わせ、例えばベルトクリップやカメラ、Bluetoothアドオンが統合された場合にも適用可能です。 この標準の強みは、無線通信機器の使用が日常的に行われる環境においても人間の健康を守るための明確なガイドラインを提供している点にあります。また、特定の使用状況において、30 MHzから6 GHzの周波数範囲に関連する電磁場の影響を適切に評価し、管理できることが保障されています。 SIST EN 50566:2018は、特に手持ちや体への取り付けが想定されるデバイスに対して、基本制限および暴露限界値の遵守を証明するための重要な枠組みを提供しており、現代の無線通信技術において特に重要な役割を果たしています。この文書は、業界関係者が適切な安全基準を満たした製品を市場に提供するための信頼性の高い基準となっており、技術の進化とともに必要とされる安全性の維持に寄与しています。
The EN 50566:2017 standard provides a comprehensive framework for assessing the compliance of wireless communication devices concerning human exposure to electromagnetic fields. Specifically targeting devices operating within the frequency range of 30 MHz to 6 GHz, this standard is pivotal for evaluating the safety of hand-held and body-mounted devices when used within close proximity to the human body, up to distances of 200 mm. One of the primary strengths of EN 50566:2017 is its focus on ensuring that wireless communication devices meet basic restrictions and exposure limit values that are essential for public health protection. This is particularly relevant given the increasing reliance on mobile devices and the potential health risks associated with prolonged exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields. By establishing clear guidelines for Manufacturers, this standard helps to foster consumer confidence and support compliance with health and safety regulations. Moreover, the standard's clear delineation of scope is an asset, as it effectively categorizes devices based on their usage scenarios, including hand-held devices, those mounted on the body, and devices integrated into clothing. This specificity allows manufacturers to apply the standard appropriately across a range of products, thereby enhancing manufacturing processes and product designs that prioritize user safety. In terms of relevance, EN 50566:2017 is timely and essential due to the ever-evolving landscape of wireless technology and the increasing prevalence of devices generating electromagnetic fields. The standard not only aligns with global health standards but also supports innovations in technology while ensuring safety measures are integral to development processes. Overall, the EN 50566:2017 standard serves as a vital tool for demonstrating compliance and safeguarding consumers from potential exposure risks associated with wireless communication devices, firmly situating itself as a crucial component in the landscape of electronic safety standards.
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