The Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Directive
Background
On June 29th, 2013, the European Commission repealed Directive 2004/40/EC and published Directive 2013/35/EU on the minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from physical agents (electromagnetic fields) (20th individual Directive within the meaning of Article 13(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC). The directive can be viewed online.
The final text of the Directive is largely well balanced and proportionate, and offers a framework within which Member States, including the UK can continue to protect their workers.
Member States have been given 3 years, up to 1st July 2016, to transpose the Directive.
For more general information on electromagnetic fields, please see the non-ionising FAQs page.
Useful links
- Public Health England
- International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation (ICNIRP)
- International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
- European Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine & Biology (ESMRMB)
- European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry (COCIR)
- Association of X-Ray Equipment Manufacturers (AXREM)
- Royal College of Radiologists
- National Grid
- Engineering Employers Federation - EEF
- Confederation of British Metalforming
- Medical research Council