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 MH 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
Public Enquiry End Date
31-Mar-2020
Publication Date
12-Dec-2023
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
15-Nov-2023
Due Date
20-Jan-2024
Completion Date
13-Dec-2023

Relations

Effective Date
01-Jan-2024

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.

Amendment

SIST EN 50360:2018/A1:2024

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SIST EN 50360:2018/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 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.

SIST EN 50360:2018/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 50360:2018/A1:2024 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 50360:2018. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

SIST EN 50360:2018/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.

SIST EN 50360:2018/A1:2024 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.

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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