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International Aspects
of
EMF and Health
Thomas Barmller
Director EMEA
Mobile Manufacturers Forum
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Presentation Overview
1.Background to the MMF
2.World Health Organisation on EMF
3.International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP)
4.International Developments - Standards
5.Summary
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Background to the MMF
International association of radio equipmentmanufacturers, founded 1998
- Representing around 80% of global handset sales; and
- The providers of the majority of global networkinfrastructure
Association's focus:- Health and safety
Key areas of activity:- Research and standards support
- Regulatory harmonisation
- Public communications
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Body of Scientific Evidence
Status 25 J une 2010 (out ofgrand total of 1567): 794
http://apps.who.int/peh-emf/research/database/emfstudies/
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Body of Scientific Evidence
www.emf- ortal.de
Status 25 J une 2010
13702
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EMF-Portal: University of Ibadan, Nigeria
http://www.emf-portal.de
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World Health Organisation on EMF
WHO concludes based on the entire body of peer-reviewed scientific evidence:
1. Considering the very low exposure levels and
research results collected to date, there is no
convincing scientific evidence that the weakRF* signals from base stations and wireless
networks cause adverse health effects.
2. National authorities should adopt international
standards to protect their citizens against
adverse levels of RF* fields.
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs304/en/index.html
*RF = radio frequency
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Independent scientific body
Main commission of 14 members
4 scientific standing committees
Epidemiology Biology
Dosimetry
Optical Radiation
Number of consulting experts
http://www.icnirp.de/what.htm
International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection (ICNIRP)
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ICNIRP: Whole Body Exposure Limits
Threshold of adverse effects
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ITU supports ICNIRP
TheInternational Telecommunications Union
recommends implementing ICNIRP limits:
ICNIRP limits should be used."
(ITU-T K.52 (02/00) - Guidance on complying with limitsfor human exposure to electromagnetic fields)
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WHO endorses ICNIRP Adoption
International guidelines developed by ICNIRP
offer protection against all identif iedhazards of RF energy
large safety margins
protect everyone in the population:
a. mobile phone users,b. those who work near or live around base stations,as well as people who do not use mobile phones.
www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/ - version J une 2000
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WHO on mobile phones and health
WHO Fact Sheet#193, updated May 2010:
To date, no adverse health effects havebeen established for mobile phone use.
BUT:
There is an increased risk of road traffic
injuries when drivers use mobile phones(either handheld or "hands-free") whiledriving.
www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/ - updated May 2010
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Did countries around the world
recently adopt ICNIRP guidelines?
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International Developments - Standards
China:
InAugust 2008, China officially
adopted ICNIRP based limits forhandsets.
Limits for base stations are currentlybeing prepared but MIIT has stated
they see no reason for these limits notto be also based on ICNIRP.
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International Developments - Standards
India:
In September 2008, the Telecom
Commission of India formally adoptedICNIRP guidelines in India.
The order applies to both networkinfrastructure and handsets.
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International Developments - Standards
Brazil:
- In May 2009, ICNIRPs scientific
rationale and limits stipulated by federallaw #11934/2009.
- The order applies to both networkinfrastructure and handsets well as all
other radio systems (TV, radiobroadcasting, two ways radios, etc)
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International Developments - Standards
Rwanda:
In 2008, ICNIRP guidelines adopted.
The order applies to both networkinfrastructure and handsets.
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority(RURA) started to establish a closeworking relationship with the National
Environmental ManagementAuthority (REMA).
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International Developments - Standards
Tanzania:
In 2008, initiative to implement ICNIRPguidelines in the East African
Community.
2009 workshop attendees agreed on aresolution to promote harmonisation ofEMF policy in the East African
Community.
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Summary
1. Health authorities agree there is nosubstantiated scientific evidence of health
effects.2. No variations in safety under the strict limit
set in international safety standards.
3. ICNIRP has been recommended by ITU andWorld Health Organization.
4. The available scientific evidence provides
sound basis for confidence in the safety of thetechnology.
5. Research continues to strengthen the
scientific basis further.
Thank you for your attention
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Thank you for your attention.
Questions? Further Information needed?
MMFs Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa andresponsible for the co-ordination of the associations activities in
the region. Prior to joining the MMF:2000 2006: Managing Director, Austrian ForumMobilkommunikation (national trade organisation)1990 1999: Member of the Austrian Parliament, focused on
infrastructure issues, telecommunication and environmentHe graduated as Master of Laws at the University of Graz,Austria.
Thomas Barmller
thomas.barmueller@mmfai.info
Mobile Manufacturers ForumDiamant Building, 80 Blvd. A. Reyers
B-1030 Brussels, Belgium
www.mmfai.org
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MMF Members
1. Apple
2. Cisco
3. Ericsson
4. Intel
5. Motorola6. Nokia
7. Nokia Siemens Networks
8. Samsung9. Sony Ericsson
10. TCT Mobile (Alcatel Mobile Phones)
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