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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 2020-2024 will be prepared as of May 2020.
Short Wave and Circadian Rhythm
Statement on short wavelength light and circadian rhythm.
A Project Group was established and is currently drafting a Statement on Short Wavelength Light and Circadian Rhythm.
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 is currently developping a draft.
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. After an exploratory phase, the task is expected to start in 2022.
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. After an exploratory phase, the task is expected to start in 2022.
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.
Statement on the validity of the relative spectral effectiveness factor at short wavelengths
A Project Group is to be established to review relevant evidence and update advice on the values of the relative spectral effectiveness factor at short wavelengths.
A Project Group was established to investigate the data on ultrasound exposure and prepare a recommendation on the development of exposure guidelines or a statement on safety.