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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
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/

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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
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/

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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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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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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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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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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

[email protected]

Mobile Manufacturers ForumDiamant Building, 80 Blvd. A. Reyers

B-1030 Brussels, Belgium

www.mmfai.org
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

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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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