Radiofrequency Radiation Standards

Michael H. Repacholi Chairman, ICNlRP Australian Radiation Laboratory Victoria, Australia The International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) was established in May 1992 by the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) as an independent scientific commission to provide advice and guidance on all aspects of protection from NIR exposure to workers, the general public and the environment. ICNlRP's predecessor, the International Non-Ionizing Radiation Committee (lNIRC) of the IRP A had developed a substantial reputation in the field of NIR protection. Its procedures for the development of standards will be continued by the ICNlRP and are described here. Current areas of concern and future activities of ICNlRP on protection from radio frequency (RF) field exposure will also be summarized.

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