Work plan
ICNIRP develops its work plan at the beginning of the term of office by establishing the priorities and tasks. Project Groups are then set up to fulfill the work plan tasks. The work plan 2024-2028 is under preparation.
Research Agenda: Knowledge Gaps
Statement on knowledge gaps identified during guidelines’ development (research agenda).
The task consists of identifying knowledge gaps relevant for giving protection guidance and drafting a research agenda for the whole NIR spectrum based on those gaps identified during guidelines development. A Project Group associated with the LF Guidelines produced a statement in 2020. A Project Group associated with the RF Guidelines developped a Statement currently in press at Health Physics.
Chronic UV Exposure
Statement on long-term effects of chronic UV exposure
A Project Group was established to review current evidence for long-term effects of chronic UV exposure and update guidance.
Project Group
Project Group
Environment and EMFs
Statement on Environmental EMF Protection
A Project Group was established to draft a Statement on environmental EMF protection on the basis of scientific papers of sufficient quality. And, if possible, to analyse whether the current human exposure guidelines are also sufficiently protective for plants and animals in their natural environment.
Project Group
Project Group
Dosimetry of Low Frequency Electromagnetic Fields
LF Dosimetry Review
A Project Group was established to review dosimetry studies, which are related to LF guidelines (typically < 10 MHz). After an exploratory phase, the task is expected to start in 2022.
Project Group
Project Group
Ultrasound Scoping
Validity of the 1984 Ultrasound Guidelines
A Project Group was established to investigate the data on airborne ultrasound exposure and prepare a recommendation on the development of research and guidance. The Statement is now finalized and published at Health Physics.
Project Group
Project Group
Low frequency EMF (≤10 MHz)
Guidelines on exposure to low frequency EMF (≤10 MHz)
A Project Group was established to develop updated low frequency EMF guidelines (≤10 MHz).
Project Group
Project Group