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Resolution No. 4 of 2009 regulating and control of non-ionizing radiation resulting from electromagnetic fields.

Country/Territory
Bahrain
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 2889, 2 April 2009, 10 pp
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Inspection Offences/penalties Pollution control Registration Residues
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette
Abstract

The aim of this Resolution is to regulate, inspect and control the exposition to electromagnetic fields in order to protect the public health. This Resolution is composed of 9 articles and 3 Annexes. Article 1 gives terms and definitions. Article 3 defines environmental requirements and conditions as well as maximum limits for the exposition to electromagnetic fields. Article 5 deals with the registration of electromagnetic equipment, instruments and apparatuses. Articles 6 and 7 pertain to the inspection and registers. Article 10 contains offences and penalties. Annexes I and II contain basic limits of RF until 10 GHz and from 10 to 300 GHz. Annex III contains reference levels to determine safe exposure for workers and the general public.

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