October 27, 2009

The purpose of issuing the “Human EMF Exposure Limit Regulation” draft for consultation is to protect the public and workers from adverse health effects arising from exposure to EMF in the living and working environments through establishing limits on human exposure to EMF in the frequency range 0 to 300 GHz.

This document will ensure that telecom equipment does not cause any damage to the telecommunications network, safety and public health. The health impact of exposure to EMF emissions on the public and workers falls within the mandate of Article 23 of the Telecommunications Law. The “Human EMF Exposure Limit Regulation” draft is being currently launched in English and Arabic for consultation. Consultation feedback is due by November 27th, 2009.

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