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Research

Extensive research has been conducted into possible health effects of exposure to many parts of the frequency spectrum. All reviews conducted so far have indicated that exposures below the limits recommended in the ICNIRP (1998) EMF guidelines, covering the full frequency range from 0-300 GHz, do not produce any known adverse health effect. However, there are gaps in knowledge still needing to be filled before better health risk assessments can be made.

EMF Research illustration

The scientific work of the Project has been designed with the following objectives and related activities:

1. To review past research

:: Scientific reviews

:: Health risk assessment

2. To monitor current research

:: EMF research database

3. To promote future research

:: Research agenda

 
Participating countries & entities in EMF Project


WHAT'S NEW!

IARC World Cancer Report 2008
Full report
Chapter 12.2 Electromagnetic Radiation [pdf 967kb]

ELF EMF Workshop Rapporteur's report
Click here to access the Report

EMF eLearning course now available
Click here for more information and logon details


QUICK LINKS IN THE EMF SITE

Model Legislation
More information

Fact Sheets and Information Sheets
Full text

The EMF Standards World Wide Database
Click here