The 12th GSMA - EMF Forum Event Guide - Setting the stage for improved EMF policy harmonisation

2.0 (published) ❑ “Case studies supporting IEC 62232 - Determination of RF field strength, power density and SAR in the vicinity of radiocommunication base stations for the purpose of evaluating human exposure” ❑ Describes examples of exposure assessment campaigns performed at various stages of the implementation IEC 62232:2022 ❑ 16 case studies from 8 national committees ▪ IEC TR 62669 Ed. [...] Spectrum Licences EMF Policy (1) EMF Exposure limits 3 Key Aspects (2) Measurement Methodology (3) Ensuring Compliance EMF Exposure Limits (1) Steps in preliminary adopting ICNIRP 2020 Recommended limits:- • Understand the changes brought forward by ICNIRP 2020 / Council Recommendation (1999/519/EC) / Existing EMF Policy • Consult with Superintendent of Public Health on the adoption of ICNIRP 2020. [...] Include in calculations all transmitters within 50m EMF limits in Greece Limits for General Public Current limits used as per law requirements: ✔ Maximum exposure limits equal to 60% of ICNIRP guidelines for base stations located less than 300 m from kindergartens, schools, hospitals or nursing homes for the elderly (base stations cannot be located at any of the said premises). [...] EMF Measurements approximately 1% - 5% of EMF calculations Map of throughput coverage - Area 1 (Northern Athens) 60% ICNIRP – Greek case 100% ICNIRP Map of throughput coverage - Area 2 (Athens Center) 60% ICNIRP – Greek case 100% ICNIRP Map of throughput coverage - Area 3 (Southern Thessaloniki) 60% ICNIRP – Greek case 100% ICNIRP Throughput coverage comparison Throughput Thresholds (coverage in m. [...] 3.0 standard Slide 9: IEC TR 62669 implementation case studies Slide 10: Adoption of ICNIRP 2020 and IEC62232:2022 Slide 11 Slide 12: Regulatory Framework Slide 13: EMF Policy Slide 14: EMF Exposure Limits (1) Slide 15: EMF Exposure Limits (2) Slide 16: Measurement Methodology Slide 17: Ensuring Compliance Slide 18: Thank You Slide 19 Slide 20: EMF calculations in Greece Slide 21: EMF limits in Gr.