Responsible management of the EMF issue

EMF research remains active and EMF continues to present major issues for some businesses. Since the WHO 2007 review, there have been over 1200 peer reviewed studies regarding EMF and possible health effects.

In 2001 the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified power-frequency magnetic fields as “possibly carcinogenic”. Given the high standing of IARC, this classification often forms the main argument of opponents.

While the evidence falls short of establishing any adverse health effects, concerns are amplified by the way people perceive risks and the amount of publicly available information (much of it incorrect).

Industry has been actively managing the EMF issue since the early 80s.  However, many key industry personnel have moved on or retired. This combined with…