SAR testing and approval requirement for Australia

Regulations limiting human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic radiation (EMR) now exist in many countries. To legally market mobile and portable transmitting equipment (MPTE) in Australia, suppliers must comply with the provisions of the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) regulations on EMR and specific absorption rate (SAR). The regulatory arrangements include RF EMR human exposure limits, evaluation criteria, three SAR measurement methods and labeling requirements. This paper will detail the steps necessary for the approval of MPTE to the ACA EMR requirements. The EMR regulations and the SAR measurement methodologies will also be discussed.