Watching the Directives: Scientific advice on the EU Physical Agents (Electromagnetic Fields) Directive

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Series Details (2005-06)HC 1030
Publication Date 29/06/2006
ISBN 0-21-502948-8
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The EU Physical Agents (Electromagnetic Fields) Directive (which was adopted in April 2004 and must be enshrined in law in EU member states by April 2008) sets out exposure limits designed to provide a minimum standard of protection from occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF). The Committee's report focuses on the impact of this Directive on the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment for diagnosis, treatment and research use. This is the first of three case studies under the Committee's over-arching inquiry into the way scientific evidence and advice is used by the UK Government to influence policy at EU level.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200506/cmselect/cmsctech/1030/103002.htm
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United Kingdom: House of Commons: Science and Technology Committee: 6th Special Report (2005-06)HC 1654 (html) http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200506/cmselect/cmsctech/1654/165402.htm
United Kingdom: House of Commons: Science and Technology Committee: 6th Special Report (2005-06)HC 1654 (pdf) http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200506/cmselect/cmsctech/1654/1654.pdf

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