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Canada ISED Issues New Guidance on Camera Protrusion Measurements for SAR Compliance

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has published Notice 2025-DRS0008, dated December 1, 2025, introducing updated requirements related to camera protrusion measurements when assessing Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) compliance for wireless devices.

This notice clarifies how raised or protruding camera modules must be taken into account during SAR evaluations to ensure RF exposure assessments accurately reflect real-world usage conditions and separation distances.

Key compliance considerations include:

• • Clear guidance on measuring camera protrusions when defining SAR test separation distances.
• • Consistent treatment of modern device geometries to avoid underestimating RF exposure.
• • Improved alignment with international SAR evaluation practices for smartphones and portable wireless equipment.
• • Potential impact on SAR test setups, reports, and certification submissions.

The full notice and official guidance can be accessed directly from ISED here.