As a society, we rely on regulatory bodies to protect our health and safety. One such body is the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), which sets guidelines for the exposure to radiofrequency (RF) radiation. However, an international group of research scientists, known as the International Commission on the Biological Effects of EMF (ICBE-EMF), has come forward to challenge ICNIRP’s guidelines. The ICBE-EMF is calling for a complete revision of these guidelines, and for the adoption of more scientifically rigorous standards that better protect public health and the environment.

The members of ICBE-EMF are not to be taken lightly. They are a group of highly respected and accomplished scientists and researchers who have dedicated their careers to studying the effects of RF radiation on human health. They include Henry Lai and Ronald Melnick of the U.S., Igor Belyaev of Slovakia, and Suleyman Dasdag of Turkey, among others. These individuals have spent years conducting research and publishing peer-reviewed papers on the topic, and they have a wealth of knowledge and expertise on the subject.

The ICBE-EMF’s call for an independent evaluation of RF radiation limits is based on the fact that ICNIRP’s guidelines are outdated and do not adequately protect public health. The ICNIRP guidelines are based on the assumption that adverse health effects are caused only by heating, and only by exposures above an SAR of 4 W/Kg. This threshold is over 40 years old and was derived from just a couple of studies that investigated behavioral effects in a small number of animals following short-term RF exposure. The ICNIRP has never made any allowance for possible effects due to long-term exposures, yet we are now seeing a growing body of research linking long-term cell phone radiation exposure to a variety of health issues, including cancer, DNA damage, and oxidative stress.

The ICBE-EMF is also taking a more precautionary approach, with a focus on protecting vulnerable populations such as children, pregnant women, and those with EM hypersensitivity (EHS). The ICNIRP has ignored these groups, but the ICBE-EMF recognizes that they may be at a higher risk for negative effects from RF radiation. By taking a precautionary approach, the ICBE-EMF is working to minimize potential adverse effects for all individuals.

One of the major criticisms of ICNIRP is that it is industry-backed and has a conflict of interest when it comes to setting guidelines for RF radiation. The ICBE-EMF, on the other hand, is made up of independent scientists who have no ties to industry and are solely focused on protecting public health. They are not motivated by financial gain or swayed by outside influences, and their recommendations are based solely on the latest scientific research.

In addition to their call for an independent evaluation of RF radiation limits, the ICBE-EMF has also released a peer-reviewed paper with a detailed deconstruction of 14 assumptions that are “inherent” in ICNIRP’s RF radiation guidelines. The paper, which was posted by the journal Environmental Health on October 18, argues that these fallacies at the heart of these assumptions have led ICNIRP to adopt limits that are “wrong” and that “fail to protect public and environmental health.”

In conclusion, the members of the ICBE-EMF should be trusted to challenge the regulatory bodies such as ICNIRP because they are a group of highly respected and accomplished scientists who have dedicated their careers to studying the effects of RF radiation on human health. They have a wealth of knowledge and expertise on the subject, and their call for an independent evaluation of RF radiation limits is based on the latest scientific research. The ICBE-EMF’s precautionary approach and their independence from industry make them a reliable source for setting guidelines for RF radiation. It is imperative that we listen to their recommendations and take action to protect public health and the environment.

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