EN 50360:2017/A1:2023
(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 300 MHz to 6 GHz: devices used next to the ear
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 300 MHz to 6 GHz: devices used next to the ear
This product standard applies to wireless communication devices used in close proximity to the human ear (e.g. mobile phones, wireless headsets). The applicable frequency range is from 300 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 body or in front of the face the applicable product standard is EN 50566:2017. For low power devices the applicable product standard is EN 50663:2017.
Produktnorm zum Nachweis der Übereinstimmung von schnurlosen Kommunikationsgeräten mit den Basisgrenzwerten und Expositionsgrenzwerten für die Exposition von Personen gegenüber elektromagnetischen Feldern im Frequenzbereich von 300 MHz bis 6 GHz: Geräte, die in enger Nachbarschaft zum Ohr benutzt werden
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 300 MHz à 6 GHz: Dispositifs utilisés à proximité de l'oreille
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 300 MHz do 6 GHz: naprave, ki se uporabljajo v bližini ušesa
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 03-Aug-2023
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 106X - Electromagnetic fields in the human environment
- Drafting Committee
- CLC/TC 106X - Electromagnetic fields in the human environment
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 04-Aug-2023
- Due Date
- 26-Jan-2022
- Completion Date
- 04-Aug-2023
Relations
- Effective Date
- 25-Jun-2019
Overview
EN 50360:2017/A1:2023 (CLC) is the European product standard for demonstrating compliance of wireless communication devices used next to the human ear with the basic restrictions and exposure limit values for radio‑frequency (RF) electromagnetic fields in the 300 MHz to 6 GHz band. The amendment A1 (approved July 2023) updates normative references and measurement guidance. Typical devices covered include mobile phones and wireless headsets used in close proximity to the ear.
Key Topics
- Scope and applicability
- Devices intended for ear‑use in the 300 MHz–6 GHz frequency range.
- Differentiates other product standards: EN 50566 (body/face use) and EN 50663 (low‑power devices).
- Exposure assessment
- Compliance is demonstrated by assessing maximum peak spatial‑averaged SAR and time‑averaged SAR for intended and reasonably foreseeable use conditions.
- Normative measurement methods
- References EN 62209‑1:2016 and EN IEC 62209‑3:2019 (vector measurement‑based systems, 600 MHz–6 GHz) for test procedures.
- Laboratory practice and uncertainty
- Measurements should follow ISO/IEC 17025:2017 good laboratory practice.
- Measurement uncertainty must be reported in the test report; expanded uncertainty recommended to be <30% for peak spatial‑averaged SAR (0.4–10 W/kg range).
- Documentation and reporting
- Test reports should follow the formats and content guidance in EN 62209‑1 or EN IEC 62209‑3, including rationale for any non‑standard test positions.
- Regulatory linkage
- Annex ZZ maps this standard to essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU (radio equipment), offering a presumption of conformity when cited in the OJ.
Applications
- Manufacturers of mobile phones, earbud/headset products and RF modules use EN 50360 to design and verify compliance with human exposure limits.
- Test laboratories / EMC & SAR labs implement the referenced measurement procedures and report uncertainty per ISO/IEC 17025.
- Certification bodies and notified bodies rely on the standard when assessing products for market access in the EU.
- Product safety and regulatory engineers use it to demonstrate conformity to RF exposure requirements and to prepare technical documentation for CE marking.
Related Standards
- EN 62209‑1:2016 - SAR measurement fundamentals
- EN IEC 62209‑3:2019 - Vector measurement‑based SAR systems (600 MHz–6 GHz)
- EN 50566:2017 - Devices used next to body or in front of face
- EN 50663:2017 - Low power device product standard
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - Laboratory competence
Keywords: EN 50360, electromagnetic fields, SAR compliance, mobile phone exposure, 300 MHz–6 GHz, CENELEC, EN IEC 62209‑3, RF exposure limits, Directive 2014/53/EU.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 50360:2017/A1:2023 is a amendment 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 300 MHz to 6 GHz: devices used next to the ear". This standard covers: This product standard applies to wireless communication devices used in close proximity to the human ear (e.g. mobile phones, wireless headsets). The applicable frequency range is from 300 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 body or in front of the face the applicable product standard is EN 50566:2017. For low power devices the applicable product standard is EN 50663:2017.
This product standard applies to wireless communication devices used in close proximity to the human ear (e.g. mobile phones, wireless headsets). The applicable frequency range is from 300 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 body or in front of the face the applicable product standard is EN 50566:2017. For low power devices the applicable product standard is EN 50663:2017.
EN 50360:2017/A1:2023 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.070.01 - Mobile services in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 50360:2017/A1:2023 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 50360:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 50360:2017/A1:2023 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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Standards Content (Sample)
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 300 MHz do
6 GHz: naprave, ki se uporabljajo v bližini ušesa
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 300 MHz to 6 GHz: devices used next
to the ear
Produktnorm zum Nachweis der Übereinstimmung von schnurlosen
Kommunikationsgeräten mit den Basisgrenzwerten und Expositionsgrenzwerten für die
Exposition von Personen gegenüber elektromagnetischen Feldern im Frequenzbereich
von 300 MHz bis 6 GHz: Geräte, die in enger Nachbarschaft zum Ohr benutzt werden
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 300 MH à 6
GHz: dispositifs utilisés à proximité de l'oreille
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50360:2017/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 50360:2017/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM August 2023
ICS 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 300 MHz to 6 GHz: devices used
next to the ear
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 300 MHz à 6 GHz: Feldern im Frequenzbereich von 300 MHz bis 6 GHz:
Dispositifs utilisés à proximité de l'oreille Geräte, die in enger Nachbarschaft zum Ohr benutzt
werden
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 50360:2017; 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.
Ref. No. EN 50360:2017/A1:2023 E
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to the European foreword . 4
2 Modification to Clause 1 "Scope" . 4
3 Modification to Clause 2 "Normative references" . 4
4 Modification to Clause 3 "Terms and definitions" . 4
5 Modification to Clause 4 "Exposure conditions" . 4
6 Modification to Clause 5 "Normative limits" . 4
7 Modification to Clause 6 "Evaluation of compliance" . 5
8 Modification to Clause 7 "Assessment uncertainty" . 5
9 Modification to Clause 8 "Documentation" . 5
10 Modification to Annexes . 7
11 Modification to the Bibliography . 8
European foreword
This document (EN 50360:2017/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 conflicting (dow) 2026-07-31
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.
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標準文書SIST EN 50360:2018/A1:2024は、無線通信デバイスが人間の耳近くで使用される際の電磁界に対する基本制限と暴露限度値に準拠していることを示すための製品標準です。この標準は、周波数範囲300 MHzから6 GHzまでの無線通信機器（例えば、携帯電話やワイヤレスヘッドセット）に適用されます。 この標準の強みは、電磁界への暴露に関する明確なガイドラインと基準を提供している点です。これにより、消費者が無線通信デバイスを使用する際の安全性が確保され、製造者は規則に従った製品開発を行うことができます。また、基準に従って設計された製品は市場での信頼性を高め、消費者に対する安心感を提供します。 適用範囲が明確である点も、この標準の重要なポイントです。耳の近くで使われる無線通信デバイスに特化しており、他の用途のデバイスについては、別の標準（例えば、EN 50566:2017やEN 50663:2017）が適用されることが明示されています。この区分けにより、特定の使用条件に応じた適切な安全基準が維持されます。 さらに、EN 50360:2017/A1:2023は、急速に進化する無線通信技術に対応しているため、最新の研究結果や技術革新を反映した内容となっています。これは、現代の消費者が求める安全性と信頼性の基準を満たすために必要不可欠です。 総じて、この標準は無線通信デバイスに関連する安全性の確保に重要な役割を果たしており、消費者と製造者双方にとって非常に意義深いものです。
La norme EN 50360:2017/A1:2023 est essentielle pour la conformité des dispositifs de communication sans fil utilisés à proximité de l'oreille humaine, tels que les téléphones mobiles et les casques sans fil. Son champ d'application s'étend à toutes les émissions dans la plage de fréquence de 300 MHz à 6 GHz, garantissant ainsi une évaluation rigoureuse des champs électromagnétiques auxquels les utilisateurs peuvent être exposés. Un des principaux points forts de cette norme est sa capacité à établir des limites d'exposition claires et des restrictions fondamentales, permettant ainsi de protéger la santé des utilisateurs. En se concentrant spécifiquement sur les dispositifs utilisés près de l'oreille, la norme se montre particulièrement pertinente dans un contexte où l'utilisation des technologies sans fil est en constante augmentation. Cela assure non seulement la sécurité des utilisateurs, mais également la confiance dans les produits de communication qui les entourent. La mise à jour apportée par l'A1:2023 renforce encore la pertinence de cette norme, intégrant des avancées technologiques et des préoccupations sanitaires émergentes. Avec des critères de conformité précis et des méthodes d'évaluation standardisées, cette norme joue un rôle clé dans l'industrie des communications, en aidant les fabricants à concevoir des produits qui respectent les limites d'exposition aux champs électromagnétiques. En comparaison avec d'autres normes, telles que EN 50566:2017 pour les dispositifs utilisés à proximité du corps ou EN 50663:2017 pour les dispositifs à faible puissance, EN 50360:2017/A1:2023 se distingue par sa focalisation sur la sécurité des utilisateurs dans un contexte spécifique, ce qui en fait un outil crucial pour l'évaluation et la certification des dispositifs de communication sans fil. Dans l'ensemble, la norme EN 50360:2017/A1:2023 représente une avancée significative dans la gestion de l'exposition humaine aux champs électromagnétiques et souligne l'engagement du secteur à placer la sécurité des consommateurs au premier plan.
표준 EN 50360:2017/A1:2023은 인간의 귀 근처에서 사용되는 무선 통신 장치에 대한 제품 기준으로, 300 MHz에서 6 GHz의 주파수 범위 내에서 전자기장에 대한 기본 제한 및 노출 한도 값 준수를 입증하는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다. 이 표준은 모바일폰, 무선 헤드셋과 같은 장치에 적용되며, 이러한 장치들이 전파 주파수 전자기장에 대한 안전 기준을 충족함으로써 사용자 건강을 보호하는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 명확한 적용 범위를 설정하고 있다는 점입니다. 300 MHz에서 6 GHz에 이르는 주파수 범위를 포괄하며, 이는 현대 무선 통신 장치의 대부분이 사용하는 주파수 대역이기 때문에 매우 유효합니다. 또한, 이 표준은 기본 제한 및 노출 한도를 엄격하게 규정함으로써 사용자가 전자기장에 대한 안전성을 보장받고 있음을 확인할 수 있는 기준을 제공합니다. 또한, EN 50360:2017/A1:2023 표준은 인간의 건강과 안전을 보호하기 위한 단순한 기술 문서가 아니라, 무선 통신 기술의 발전과 함께 지속적으로 업데이트되고 있는 살아있는 문서라는 점에서 그 중요성이 더욱 부각됩니다. 이 표준이 제정되면서, 이동통신 기기 사용이 증가함에 따라 부각된 건강 우려에 대한 대응책을 마련한 것이 특징입니다. 마지막으로, EN 50360:2017/A1:2023 표준은 무선 장치의 안전성을 평가할 때 수행해야 하는 전반적인 평가 방법론을 제시하여 각기 다른 제조업체들이 통일된 방식으로 안전성을 논의할 수 있는 기반을 제공합니다. 따라서 이 표준은 무선 통신 장치 사용에 있어 필수적이며, 관련 분야의 연구 및 제조 관행에 큰 영향을 미칠 만큼 중요한 요소로 평가됩니다.
Die Norm EN 50360:2017/A1:2023 stellt einen wichtigen Rahmen zur Gewährleistung der Sicherheit von drahtlosen Kommunikationsgeräten, die in unmittelbarer Nähe des menschlichen Ohrs eingesetzt werden, dar. Diese umfassende Produktnorm richtet sich an Geräte wie Mobiltelefone und kabellose Headsets, die innerhalb des Frequenzbereichs von 300 MHz bis 6 GHz arbeiten. Ein zentraler Aspekt der Norm ist die Festlegung von grundlegenden Einschränkungen und Expositionsgrenzwerten in Bezug auf die menschliche Exposition gegenüber elektromagnetischen Feldern. Durch diese Standardisierung wird sichergestellt, dass Verbraucher vor potenziellen Gesundheitsrisiken durch elektromagnetische Strahlung geschützt sind. Die Norm bietet auch klare Richtlinien zur Messung und Bewertung der Strahlenexposition, die für die Einhaltung der Sicherheitsstandards unerlässlich sind. Die Stärken der EN 50360:2017/A1:2023 liegen in ihrer umfassenden und präzisen Herangehensweise an die Herausforderungen der modernen drahtlosen Kommunikation. Sie fördert das Vertrauen der Verbraucher in die von ihnen verwendeten Technologien, indem sie eine klare Grundlage für die Konformitätsbewertung liefert. Darüber hinaus ist die Norm relevant für Hersteller, die sicherstellen müssen, dass ihre Produkte den Anforderungen an die elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit entsprechen, um auf dem Markt wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben. Die Einhaltung dieser Norm ist entscheidend nicht nur für die Sicherheit der Nutzer, sondern auch für die Regulierung in der Branche. Die Norm EN 50360:2017/A1:2023 trägt zur Schaffung eines einheitlichen und sicheren Umfelds für die Nutzung drahtloser Kommunikationsgeräte bei, welches in einer zunehmend vernetzten Welt von großer Bedeutung ist.
The standard EN 50360:2017/A1:2023 offers a comprehensive framework for assessing wireless communication devices, particularly focusing on their use near the human ear. With a frequency range from 300 MHz to 6 GHz, this standard is highly relevant in today's technology-driven environment, where devices such as mobile phones and wireless headsets are ubiquitous. One of the primary strengths of EN 50360:2017/A1:2023 is its thorough approach to ensuring compliance with basic restrictions and exposure limit values concerning human exposure to electromagnetic fields. This is crucial, as it addresses health concerns associated with prolonged exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields. By establishing clear compliance criteria, the standard provides manufacturers with guidelines to design and test their devices, thereby promoting safety and consumer confidence. Furthermore, the scope of the document delineates the specific applications of the standard, clarifying that it is intended for devices used in close proximity to the ear. This specificity enhances the relevance of the standard as it zeroes in on the critical areas where exposure might be most significant. By doing so, it effectively supports manufacturers in creating products that not only meet regulatory requirements but also prioritize user safety. Additionally, the document makes it clear that other standards, such as EN 50566:2017 for devices used near the body or EN 50663:2017 for low-power devices, complement EN 50360:2017/A1:2023. This interconnectedness underscores the broader regulatory landscape governing exposure to electromagnetic fields, showcasing the standard's important role within it. In summary, EN 50360:2017/A1:2023 stands out for its focused scope, robust compliance framework, and vital relevance in promoting human safety in relation to electromagnetic field exposure from wireless communication devices. Its clarity and specificity are essential for guiding manufacturers, ensuring they meet necessary health guidelines while developing innovative communication technologies.
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