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Information and documents in English


1. General information about electrosmog

Low-frequency magnetic fields and cancer (Summary) - Assessment of scientific studies in the low dose range. Status as of August 2008. 2009
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Immissionskataster für niederfrequente Magnetfelder von Hochspannungsleitungen
Exposure map for low-frequency magnetic fields from high-voltage power lines - Feasibility and pilot study (in German, with abstract in English)
10.03.2011 | 7706 kB | PDF

High-frequency radiation and health (Summary) - Assessment of scientific studies in the low dose range. 2nd updated edition
06.06.2006

No short-term effects of UMTS mobile telephone radiation on well-being

The Swiss follow-up study of the TNO-study published today found no short-term effects of UMTS mobile telephone radiation on well-being. This is an important indication that the limits which are in force adequately protect the population, on the basis of the current state of knowledge. It is still necessary to keep an eye on the long-term effects.

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Position of the federal authorites
02.10.2006 | 41 kB | PDF


2. Technical reports

Telecommunication (externer Link, neues Fenster) - Federal Office of Communications OFCOM

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Basis for a UMTS measurement recommendation: Final report
(SUPSI on behalf of SAEFL)
05.10.2006 | 4908 kB | PDF


3. Ordinance

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ONIR: Explanatory report
03.10.2006 | 50 kB | PDF

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Regulation for the Protection of the General Population in Switzerland
15th International Wroclaw Symposium and Exhibition on Electromagnetic Compatibility, June 27-30, 2000
03.10.2006 | 50 kB | PDF


4. More information in other languages

Elektrosmog - Information in German
Electrosmog - Information in French
Elettrosmog - Information in Italian

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Last updated on: 16.05.2013

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