On 6 June, the International Commission for Electromagnetic Safety (ICEMS), an international organisation composed of worldwide-known scientists, issued a statement on electromagnetic fields (EMF). The so-called Venice Resolution calls for more protective measures against EMF. It urges governments to act and use the precautionary principle as recent epidemiological research confirms EMF health adverse effects.

According to the 47 initial signatories of the resolution, vulnerable groups such as children and pregnant women are particularly at risk of electrohypersensitivity, blood brain barrier changes, learning and behavioral effects, biochemical mechanisms of interaction, among other things.

Scientists call for new standards taking into account non-thermal effects of EMF whereas focus and WHO standards are on thermal effects. Recent evidence shows that heat is not the only problem. The discovery of non-thermal interactions between EMFs, including wireless communication, and humans calls for an urgent action to protect populations.

For more information, visit the ICEMS website and read the Venice Resolution.