Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz). Country/Territory European Union Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Pollution control Radiation Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract The Council hereby lays down particular recommendations as regards the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields. For the present purposes, the term electromagnetic fields (EMF) includes static fields, extremely low frequency (ELF) fields and radiofrequency (RF) fields, including microwaves, encompassing the frequency range of 0 Hz to 300 GHz. Member States, in order to provide for a high level of health protection against exposure to electromagnetic fields, should ( Full text English Website europa.eu