Anatel Updates on Technical Requirements for Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields
The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) published, in the Official Gazette (DOU), January 12, 2024, Act No. 17865, approving the technical requirements for human exposure to electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields in the radio frequency range from 8.3kHz to 300 GHz (CEMRF). With the publication of the act, Anatel takes a significant step towards the safety and protection of public health in Brazil, adopting the most updated limits for human exposure to electromagnetic fields, including, in line with the latest standards recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). The act comes into effect on March 1st.