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----> Statement on EMF-Emitting New Technologies now published

> Reviews

Review of the Epidemiologic Literature on RF and Health. Environmental Perspectives 112 (17): 1741-1754; Dec. 2004.
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Exposure to Static and Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, Biological Effects and Health Consequences (0-100 kHz) - Review of the Scientific Evidence and Health Consequences. Munich: International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection; 2003. ISBN 978-3-934994-03-4.
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Review of the Epidemiologic Literature on EMF and Health. Environmental Perspectives 109 (Supp 6): 911-934; Dec. 2001.
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> Guidelines

Guidelines for Limiting Exposure to Time-Varying Electric, Magnetic, and Electromagnetic Fields (up to 300 GHz). Health Physics 74 (4): 494-522; 1998.
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Text also avalaible in*:
Chinese (for P. R. China, Singapore) and Traditional Chinese (for Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, abroad), thanks to Hongbo Wang, China Academy of Telecommunications Research of MII.
French, thanks to INRS, Cahiers de Notes Documentaires, France.
German, thanks to Strahlenschutzkommission, Germany.
Italian, thanks to Istituto Superiore di Sanità, ISS, Italy.
Japanese, thanks to Japan Health Physics Society, Japan.
Russian with added comments by the translators, N. Shagina, Urals Research Center for Radiation Medicine.
Spanish, thanks to V. Cruz, Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Capacitación de Telecomunicaciones, Peru.

Note: Equation 11 in the Health Physics 1998 publication was subsequently amended by the ICNIRP Commission in the 1999 reference book. The amended version is published in "Guidelines on Limiting Exposure to Non-Ionizing Radiation", a reference book based on guidelines on limiting exposure to non-ionizing radiation and statements on special applications. R. Matthes, J.H. Bernhardt, A.F. McKinlay (eds.) International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection 1999, ISBN 3-9804789-6-3. Order here - 40 EUR

Use of the ICNIRP EMF Guidelines. www.icnirp.org; 1999.
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Response to Questions and Comments on ICNIRP EMF Guidelines. Health Physics 75 (4): 438-439; 1998.
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Guidelines on Limits of Exposure to Static Magnetic Fields. Health Physics 66 (1): 100-106; 1994.
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> Statements

Statement on EMF Emitting New Technologies. Health Physics 94(4):376-392; 2008.
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Statement related to the Use of Security and Similar Devices utilizing Electromagnetic Fields. Health Physics 87(2):187-196; 2004.
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Statement on Medical Magnetic Resonance (MR) Procedures: Protection Of Patients. Health Physics 87(2): 197-216; 2004.
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Guidance on Determining Compliance of Exposure to Pulsed Fields and Complex Non-Sinusoidal Waveforms below 100 kHz with ICNIRP Guidelines. Health Physics 84 (3): 383-387; 2003.
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Health Issues Related to the Use of Hand-Held Radiotelephones and Base Transmitters. Health Physics 70 (4): 587-593; 1996.
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Protection of the Patient Undergoing a Magnetic Resonance Examination. Health Physics 61 (6): 923-928; 1991.
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Alleged Radiation Risks from Visual Display Units - A Statement. Health Physics 54 (2): 231-232; 1988.
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Text available in*:
Japanese, thanks to Mr. Miura; JEITA EMF Committee, Japan.

Proceedings

EMF Dosimetry and Biophysical Aspects Relevant To Setting Exposure Guidelines. Proceedings of an International Workshop, March 20-22, 2007, Berlin, Germany. Ziegelberger G, Vecchia P, Matthes R, Bernhardt JH, eds. Health Physics 92(6): 513-658; June 2007.
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Biological Effects, Health Consequences and Standards for Pulsed Radiofrequency Fields. Proceedings of the International Seminar on Biological Effects, Health Consequences and Standards for Pulsed Radiofrequency Fields, Erice, Italy, November 21 to 25, 1999. Munich: International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection; 2001. ISBN 978-3-934994-00-3.
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Effects of Electromagnetic Fields on the Living Environment. Proceedings of the International Seminar on Effects of Electromagnetic Fields on the Living Environment, Ismaning, Germany, October 4 and 5, 1999. Munich: International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection; 2000. ISBN 978-3-9804789-9-1.
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Health Effects of Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range 300 Hz to 10 MHz. Proceedings of the International Seminar on Health Effects of Electromagnetic Fields in the Frequency Range 300 Hz to 10 MHz, Maastricht, The Netherlands, June 7 and 8, 1999. Munich: International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection; 1999. ISBN 978-3-9804789-7-7.
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Risk Perception, Risk Communication and its Application to EMF Exposure. Proceedings of the International Seminar on Risk Perception, Risk Communication and its Application to EMF Exposure, Vienna, Austria, October 22-23, 1997. Munich: International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection; 1998. ISBN 978-3-9804789-4-6.
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Biological Effects of Static and ELF Electric and Magnetic Fields. Proceedings of the International Seminar on Biological Effects of Static and ELF Electric and Magnetic Fields and related Health Risks, Bologna, Italy, June 4-5, 1997. Munich: International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection; 1997. ISBN 978-3-9804789-3-9.
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Non-Thermal Effects of RF Electromagnetic Fields. Proceedings of the International Seminar on Biological Effects of Non-Thermal Pulsed and Amplitude Modulated RF Electromagnetic Fields and Related Health Risks, Munich, Germany, November 20-21, 1996. Munich: International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection; 1997. ISBN 978-3-9804789-2-2.
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> Joint Publications with the National Radiological Protection Board (now HPA)
      and the World Health Organization (WHO)

Effects of Static Magnetic Fields Relevant to Human Health. Proceedings of an International Workshop, NRPB, Chilton, UK, April 26-27, 2004. Noble D, McKinlay AF, Repacholi MH, eds. Journal Progress in Biophysics & Molecular Biology; February/April 2005. ISBN 0079-6107.

Weak Electric Field Effects in the Body. Proceedings of an International Workshop, NRPB, Chilton, UK, March 24-25, 2003. McKinlay AF, Repacholi MH, eds. Nuclear Technology Publishing, Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 106(4); 2003. ISBN 1904453023.

Exposure Metrics and Dosimetry for EMF Epidemiology. Proceedings of an International Workshop, NRPB, Chilton, UK September 7-9 1998. McKinlay AF, Repacholi MH, eds. Nuclear Technology Publishing, Radiation Protection Dosimetry 83(1-2); 1999. ISBN 1870965612.

> Joint Publications with the International Labour Organization
    ILO/IRPA/INIRC

Safety in the use of radiofrequency dielectric heaters and sealers: A practical guide. Geneva: International Labour Office; 1998. ISBN 92-2-110333-1.

Protection of workers from power frequency electric and magnetic fields; A practical guide. Geneva: International Labour Office, Occupational Safety and Health Series 69; 1993. ISBN 92-2-108261-X/ISSN 0078-3129.

Protection of workers against radio-frequency and microwave radiation; A technical review. Geneva: International Labour Office; 1986. ISBN 92-2-105604-X/ISSN 0078-3129.

Joint Publications with the United Nations Environment Programme
      and the World Health Organisation

Environmental Health Criteria 137: Electromagnetic Fields (300 Hz to 300 GHz). Geneva, World Health Organization; 1993. ISBN 92-4-157137-3.

Environmental Health Criteria 35: Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) Fields. Geneva, World Health Organization; 1984. ISBN 92-4-154095-8.

> Report to the European Commission

Possible Health Risks to the General Public from the Use of Security and Similar Devices. Munich: International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection; 2002. ISBN 978-3-934994-01-0.
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* Please note that the English version is the reference. In case of discrepancies between the languages, the English prevails. ICNIRP does not take responsibility for the translated versions.