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Summary of the 11th Meeting of the International Advisory Committee of the WHO International EMF Project (7-9 June 2006, Geneva, Switzerland)

Core Content

The 11th Meeting of the International Advisory Committee (IAC) of the WHO International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project took place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 7 to 9 June 2006. The meeting reviewed the project's activities, standards, policies, and research initiatives across various countries and organizations, with a focus on electromagnetic fields (EMF) and their potential health impacts.

Main Topics and Key Points

Project Organization and Activities Update

• Dr. Michael Repacholi presented an overview of the project's organization and activities, including collaboration with international agencies, scientific reviews, and risk communication.
• Over 65 attendees participated in the meeting.
• Dr. E. van Deventer will lead the WHO EMF Project after his retirement in June 2006.

IEC Activities

• The IEC Technical Committee (TC) 106 focuses on measurement and calculation methods for EMF exposure from 0 Hz to 300 GHz.
• TC 106 does not set exposure limits but develops standards for compliance with existing limits.
• Five Working Groups (WGs) are involved in the development of standards across different frequency ranges.
• IEEE C95.1-2005 and other related standards were highlighted as updated safety guidelines for RF fields.

ICNIRP Activities

• ICNIRP conducts activities across the entire non-ionizing frequency spectrum.
• A comprehensive review of literature on RF fields and guidelines on static magnetic fields were ongoing.
• A new workshop on EMF dosimetry and biophysical aspects was held in March 2006 in Berlin.
• An occupational EMF exposure workshop was planned for Spring 2007 in Italy.

HPA-RPD Research Summary

• HPA-RPD is conducting studies on EMF, including computational and experimental dosimetry, and biological effects.
• Research includes SAR calculations in pregnant women and children, and studies on EMF effects on lymphocytes and brain cells.
• Publications and fact sheets are available, covering topics like genotoxicity and health effects.

ARPANSA Activities

• ARPANSA received $1M pa for the EME Program, which includes research on mobile phones, base stations, and other communication devices.
• The Australian component of the INTERPHONE study and the Blue Mountains Eye Study were highlighted.
• Fact sheets are available in multiple languages and provide public health information.

National Standards and Policies Update

• Russia: SanPiN standards for EMF exposure were updated, with the new standard SanPiN 2.5.2/2.2.4.1989-06 in effect since May 2006. No revision is needed as current standards are sufficient.
• New Zealand: No changes in EMF standards since last year, but preliminary work on National Environmental Standards (NES) for radio transmitters is underway.
• Israel: A new Non-Ionizing Radiation Law (No. 5766) was approved in December 2005, aiming to implement the precautionary principle for magnetic fields.

Communication and Educational Activities

• A WHO/NIOSH document on occupational EMF exposure is in development, expected to be finalized by Spring 2007.
• A brochure for local authorities on wireless networks was introduced, including key messages and technical annexes.
• WHO published three fact sheets on EMF and public health, available in 15 languages.
• A web-based distance learning program for children and teenagers was presented, focusing on EMF and mobile phone technology.
• An educational website for young scientists in Bioelectromagnetics was discussed, aiming to promote research and health risk assessments.

Research Database and Standard Database

• The WHO Research Database was updated, including over 10,000 studies, and collaboration with the German EMF Portal was noted.
• The WHO EMF Standards Database includes over 50 countries, with most adopting ICNIRP guidelines (1998).

Policy and Framework Development

• The WHO Framework for Developing Health-Based EMF Standards and Model Legislation were published.
• A Policy Framework was discussed, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and stakeholder participation in areas of scientific uncertainty.
• Comments on the framework were to be collected by July 15, 2006.

Ongoing and Future Research

• A research review of the past year was presented, highlighting progress in RF-EMF exposure systems and the increasing number of therapeutic studies.
• The INTERPHONE study concluded data collection and is now in the analysis phase, with several national studies already published.
• A new cohort study, "INTERPHONE Kids," was proposed for children using mobile phones.
• The COSMOS project aims to establish an international cohort of mobile phone users to study long-term health effects over 25 years.
• The French-Russian project (Bordeaux-Moscow Project) focuses on immunological effects of long-term low-level microwave exposure.

Research Entities and Coordination

• The IAC emphasized the need for global research coordination to avoid duplication and ensure comprehensive coverage of EMF health effects.
• Several national research entities were mentioned, including MTHR (UK), Fondation Santé et Radioféquences (France), and others in Germany and Switzerland.
• WHO Research Agendas have guided global research funding, with over $200 million allocated since 1997.

Conclusion

The meeting underscored the importance of international collaboration in EMF research, standardization, and policy development. It highlighted the progress made in various areas, including the publication of key documents, the establishment of new research initiatives, and the continued efforts to communicate EMF-related health information to the public and stakeholders. The focus on scientific uncertainty and the precautionary principle was a recurring theme, emphasizing the need for balanced, evidence-based approaches to EMF regulation and research.