Abstract

Overview

The International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) released updated guidelines in 2020 on radiofrequency (RF) radiation ranging from 100 kHz to 300 GHz. However, these guidelines only acknowledge thermal effects and seem to downplay non-thermal effects despite the growing evidence suggesting harmful impacts on health below these guideline levels.

Findings

• Expert groups like WHO, SCENIHR, and SSM, influenced by ICNIRP, have consistently disregarded studies showing harmful effects from non-thermal RF exposure.
• These groups have a pattern of accepting only studies that do not show risks, while significant methodological concerns exist with such studies.
• Statements by ICNIRP and associated groups tend to be misleading and contrary to a broader scientific consensus acknowledging health risks from RF exposures below guideline levels.

Conclusion

ICNIRP's stance on RF radiation and its effect on cancer and other health risks is incorrect, as evidence increasingly supports that even low-level RF exposure can be harmful. Immediate action is necessary to revise these guidelines to protect public health more effectively, with input from independent scientists.