SIST EN 50566:2018/A1:2024
(Amendment)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
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
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Overview
EN 50566:2017/A1:2023 is a CENELEC product standard that defines how to demonstrate compliance of wireless communication devices with exposure limits for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic fields in the 30 MHz to 6 GHz band. It applies to hand‑held and body‑mounted devices used at distances up to and including 200 mm from the human body - including devices held near the face or ear, mounted on clothing or belts, integrated into garments, or combined with accessories (e.g., belt‑clips, cameras, Bluetooth add‑ons). The amendment A1 (2023) updates normative references and measurement procedures, including the inclusion of EN IEC 62209‑3:2019.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and exposure conditions: Compliance must be demonstrated for maximum peak mass and time‑averaged SAR induced under intended and reasonably foreseeable use up to 200 mm from the body.
- Frequency range: 30 MHz to 6 GHz for hand‑held and body‑worn products.
- Measurement methods: References include EN 62209‑2:2010 (SAR procedures) and EN IEC 62209‑3:2019 (vector measurement‑based systems, 600 MHz–6 GHz). Amendment A1 lists specific subclauses for evaluation and measurement procedures.
- Evaluation of compliance: Tests and assessments must compare measured SAR against basic restrictions and exposure limit values; procedures may follow EN 62209‑2 or EN IEC 62209‑3 as appropriate.
- Uncertainty and reporting: Measurement uncertainty for each parameter must be included in test reports. The standard recommends an expanded uncertainty below 30% for peak spatial‑averaged SAR values between 0.4 and 10 W/kg.
- Good laboratory practice: Measurements should follow ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory accreditation principles.
- Documentation: Test reports must follow the documentation requirements in EN 62209‑2 or EN IEC 62209‑3 as referenced.
Practical applications and users
- Manufacturers of mobile phones, wearables, body‑worn radios, IoT hand‑held units, and devices integrated into garments use EN 50566:2017/A1:2023 to design products that meet RF exposure limits.
- Compliance engineers and product safety teams apply the standard to plan SAR testing, interpret results, and prepare technical documentation for market access.
- Test laboratories and accreditation bodies implement the referenced EN 62209 procedures and ISO/IEC 17025 practices when performing SAR measurements.
- Notified bodies and regulators use the standard to assess conformity with essential RF safety requirements and to support conformity with Directive 2014/53/EU (as described in Annex ZZ).
Related standards
- EN 62209‑2:2010 - SAR measurement procedures for close‑to‑body devices
- EN IEC 62209‑3:2019 - Vector measurement‑based SAR systems (600 MHz–6 GHz)
- EN 50360:2017 - product standard for devices used next to the ear
- EN 50663:2017 - product standard for low‑power devices
Keywords: EN 50566:2017/A1:2023, SAR, RF exposure, electromagnetic fields, wireless communication devices, 30 MHz to 6 GHz, hand‑held, body‑mounted, compliance, CENELEC.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2024
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
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 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
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50566:2017/A1:2023
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 50566:2017/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM August 2023
ICS 17.240; 33.070.01
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 amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 50566:2017; it was approved by CENELEC on 2023-07-31. CENELEC members
are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment 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 amendment 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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2023 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to the “European foreword” . 4
2 Modifications to Clause 1 “Scope” . 4
3 Modifications to Clause 2 “Normative references” . 4
4 Modifications to Clause 3, “Terms and definitions” . 4
5 Modifications to Clause 4, “Exposure conditions” . 5
6 Modifications to Clause 5, “Normative limits” . 5
7 Modifications to Clause 6, “Evaluation of compliance” . 5
8 Modifications to Clause 7, “Assessment uncertainty” . 5
9 Modifications to Clause 8, “Documentation” . 6
10 Modifications to Annexes . 6
11 Modifications to the Bibliography . 7
European foreword
This document (EN 50566:2017/A1:2023) 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) 2024-07-31
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2026-07-31
conflicting with this document have to be
withdrawn
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 Standardization Request given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s)
/ Regulation(s).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s) / Regulation(s), see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of
this document.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A complete
listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
1 Modification to the “European foreword”
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In the 4 paragraph of the European foreword, below 2), add the following:
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 50566:2018/A1:2024 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). 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].
SIST EN 50566:2018/A1:2024 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.280 - Radiation protection; 33.070.01 - Mobile services in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 50566:2018/A1:2024 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 50566:2018. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 50566:2018/A1:2024 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/53/EU; Standardization Mandates: 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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La norme SIST EN 50566:2018/A1:2024 représente une avancée significative dans l'évaluation de la conformité des dispositifs de communication sans fil, spécifiquement en ce qui concerne l'exposition humaine aux champs électromagnétiques. Cette norme s'applique à une large gamme d'appareils qui sont utilisés à des distances allant jusqu'à 200 mm du corps humain, y compris ceux qui sont tenus à la main ou montés sur le corps. L'un des principaux atouts de cette norme est son ample portée, qui couvre non seulement les dispositifs portables, mais également ceux intégrés dans des vêtements ou combinés avec d'autres accessoires multimédias tels que les appareils Bluetooth. Cela en fait un outil essentiel pour les fabricants et les consommateurs souhaitant s'assurer que les produits respectent les valeurs limites d'exposition en matière de champs électromagnétiques. La norme établit des restrictions fondamentales basées sur les risques potentiels d'exposition aux champs électromagnétiques dans la plage de fréquence de 30 MHz à 6 GHz, offrant ainsi des directives claires et précises pour garantir la sécurité des utilisateurs. De plus, elle s'inscrit dans un cadre réglementaire cohérent avec d'autres normes pertinentes, telles que l'EN 50360:2017 pour les dispositifs utilisés à proximité de l'oreille, et l'EN 50663:2017 pour les dispositifs à faible puissance. La pertinence de la SIST EN 50566:2018/A1:2024 est indéniable à l'heure où les dispositifs sans fil deviennent omniprésents dans notre quotidien. En favorisant la transparence et la conformité en matière de sécurité des produits, cette norme non seulement protège les utilisateurs, mais encourage également l'innovation dans le domaine des technologies de communication sans fil. Son adoption est essentielle afin d'assurer la confiance du public dans les dispositifs qu'il utilise quotidiennement, tout en respectant les exigences réglementaires en matière d'exposition aux champs électromagnétiques.
SIST EN 50566:2018/A1:2024 표준은 인체에 대한 전자기장 노출에 관련된 기본 제한 및 노출 한도 값 준수를 입증하기 위한 무선 통신 장치의 제품 표준입니다. 이 표준의 적용 범위는 무선 통신 장치가 인체와 최대 200mm 거리에서 사용되는 경우에 해당합니다. 여기에는 손에 들고 있거나 얼굴 앞에 위치한 장치, 신체에 장착된 장치, 다른 전송 또는 비전송 장치 또는 액세서리(예: 벨트 클립, 카메라, 블루투스 애드온)와 결합된 장치, 또는 의류에 통합된 장치가 포함됩니다. 적용 주파수 범위는 30MHz에서 6GHz까지입니다. 이 표준의 강점은 무선 통신 장치에서 방출되는 전자기장이 인체에 미치는 영향을 체계적으로 평가하고, 이를 통해 사용자의 안전을 보장할 수 있도록 설계되었다는 것입니다. 특히, 이 표준은 다양한 환경에서 실제 사용되는 장치의 특성을 반영하여 전자기장에 대한 인체 노출을 최소화하는 방향으로 작성되어 있습니다. 또한, SIST EN 50566:2018/A1:2024는 전자기장에 대한 노출이 인체에 미치는 영향에 대한 공통된 이해를 구축하는 데 기여합니다. 이는 제품 개발자들에게 명확한 가이드라인을 제공하여, 안전 기준을 충족하는 제품을 설계하고 개발하는 데 필수적인 참고자료가 됩니다. 이 표준은 인체에 가까운 위치에서 사용할 수 있는 무선 통신 장치와 관련된 모든 제품에 대해 중요한 지침을 제공하며, 궁극적으로는 소비자의 건강과 안전을 보장할 수 있는 중요한 역할을 합니다.
Die Norm SIST EN 50566:2018/A1:2024 bietet einen klaren Rahmen zur Bewertung der Konformität von drahtlosen Kommunikationsgeräten hinsichtlich der grundlegenden Einschränkungen und Expositionsgrenzwerte, die mit der menschlichen Exposition gegenüber elektromagnetischen Feldern im Frequenzbereich von 30 MHz bis 6 GHz verbunden sind. Der Anwendungsbereich dieser Norm ist präzise definiert und umfasst Geräte, die in einem Abstand von bis zu 200 mm vom menschlichen Körper genutzt werden, einschließlich Handheld-Geräten und Körpermontagegeräten. Ein bedeutender Stärke dieser Norm liegt in ihrem umfassenden Ansatz zur Gewährleistung der Sicherheit und Gesundheit der Nutzer von drahtlosen Kommunikationsgeräten. Durch die Festlegung spezifischer Richtlinien für die Nutzung dieser Geräte in der Nähe des menschlichen Körpers wird sichergestellt, dass die festgelegten Expositionsgrenzwerte nicht überschritten werden. Diese Norm kann als wichtiges Instrument angesehen werden, um das Vertrauen der Verbraucher in die Sicherheit von technologischen Innovationen zu stärken. Die Relevanz der Norm SIST EN 50566:2018/A1:2024 ist besonders hoch in einer Zeit, in der die Nutzung drahtloser Kommunikationstechnologien zunehmend verbreitet ist. Sie adressiert relevante Aspekte, die im Zusammenhang mit der Gesundheit und der Sicherheit der Nutzer auftreten können, insbesondere bei der Nutzung von Geräten in unmittelbarer Nähe des Körpers. Die Tatsache, dass spezifische Normen für verschiedene Anwendungsbereiche existieren, wie EN 50360:2017 für Geräte in Ohrnähe oder EN 50663:2017 für Niedrigleistungsgeräte, zeigt die Notwendigkeit einer differenzierten Betrachtung der Exposition gegenüber elektromagnetischen Feldern. Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen, dass die SIST EN 50566:2018/A1:2024 eine essenzielle Norm darstellt, die nicht nur zur Einhaltung der regulatorischen Anforderungen beiträgt, sondern auch das Bewusstsein für die potenziellen Risiken der elektromagnetischen Felder schärft, und somit einen wertvollen Beitrag zur Gesundheitssicherung der Verbraucher leistet.
The SIST EN 50566:2018/A1:2024 standard serves as a critical guideline for assessing the compliance of wireless communication devices concerning human exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) in the frequency range of 30 MHz to 6 GHz. Its comprehensive scope encompasses hand-held and body-mounted devices that operate at distances up to and including 200 mm from the human body, thus reflecting contemporary usage patterns of such technology. One of the significant strengths of this standard is its focus on ensuring safety in the rapidly evolving landscape of wireless communication. By establishing a framework that measures compliance with basic restrictions and exposure limit values, the standard addresses public health concerns related to radio frequency electromagnetic fields. This is particularly relevant given the proliferation of devices that people commonly use close to their bodies, such as smartphones, Bluetooth headsets, and wearable technology. Furthermore, SIST EN 50566:2018/A1:2024 is noteworthy for its clarity in defining the types of devices and scenarios it covers, which ensures that manufacturers understand their obligations regarding safety evaluations. Its explicit mention of devices being used in combination with accessories or mounted on garments adds to its robustness, making it a valuable resource for the industry. In terms of relevance, this standard not only aligns with global health recommendations but also provides manufacturers with the necessary criteria to design devices that prioritize user safety. It supports the ongoing advancements in technology while focusing on consumer protection and public health, positioning itself as an essential document within the context of regulatory compliance for wireless communication devices. Overall, SIST EN 50566:2018/A1:2024 stands out as a significant product standard that effectively contributes to the safeguarding of human health against the potential risks posed by electromagnetic fields in everyday wireless communication device usage.
SIST EN 50566:2018/A1:2024は、30 MHzから6 GHzの周波数範囲において、無線通信機器が人間の電磁界に対する基本制限および露出限度値を遵守していることを証明するための製品標準です。この標準は、200 mmまでの距離で使用される手持ち型およびボディマウント型デバイスに適用され、携帯電話やスマートウォッチ、Bluetoothデバイスなど、身体に近接して使用される機器の安全性を確保することを目的としています。 SIST EN 50566の強みは、人体近傍で使用される無線通信機器に関する具体的かつ明確な指針を提供している点です。この標準は、電磁界曝露のリスクを考慮し、消費者が安心してデバイスを使用できるように設計されています。また、他のアクセサリーやデバイスと連携して使用される状況にも対応しており、実際の使用環境を反映しています。 さらに、この標準はコンプライアンスを示すための基準を設定しており、無線通信機器の製造者や設計者に役立つ資料を提供します。これにより、製品の市場投入時に求められる安全基準の達成が容易になります。特に、30 MHzから6 GHzという広範囲な周波数カバーは、さまざまなデバイスに対応でき、安全性の向上に寄与しています。 全体として、SIST EN 50566:2018/A1:2024は、無線通信機器が人間に及ぼす影響を科学的に評価し、ユーザーの健康を守るための非常に重要な文書です。この標準の適用により、製品の安全性に対する信頼性が高まり、市場での競争力も向上すると考えられます。
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