BasicB-001-024-001

What organization has published safety guidelines for the maximum limits of RF energy near the human body?

C
Answer
Regulations and administration
Type
A
Canadian Standards Association
B
Environment Canada
C
Health Canada
D
National Research Council

Answer Notes

In Canada, the safety guidelines for human exposure to radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic energy are developed and published by Health Canada. These limits are detailed in a document known as Safety Code 6, which sets maximum exposure thresholds to protect both workers and the general public. Other organizations listed as options, such as the Canadian Standards Association or Environment Canada, oversee different regulatory domains. Because RF exposure is fundamentally a medical and biological concern, it falls strictly under Health Canada's mandate.
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