Are the tags and readers safe for people and the environment?
National and international safety regulations exist to help
ensure that RFID equipment — both the tags and the readers —
operate in a way that is safe for humans, animals and the
environment. There is no scientific or medical evidence to
suggest that the exposure to electromagnetic fields generated by
the use of RFID technology poses a threat to human health when
operated according to a country’s specific regulations regarding
exposure. As part of their ongoing educational program to
support safe operations, EPCglobal Inc has developed a set of
best practices to provide RFID system installers and users with
additional information on human exposure to electromagnetic
fields. These recommendations are based on guidelines and limits
recommended by the various national and international regulatory
agencies and standards bodies responsible for EMF safety.
Details on the impact and benefits of RFID tags and readers on
the environment are also being studi