       EU Projects - Summaries of EC Scientific AssessmentsThe Co-Publications below are summaries of scientific reports of EU scientific committees, produced under contract with the DG Health and Consumers of the European Commission. The summaries are peer-reviewed and the publication process is overseen by the Commission. Electromagnetic Fields (2007) by SCENIHR Safety limits have been set by the European Union to protect workers and
the general public against the effects of mobile phones and other electromagnetic
fields. Are these safety limits adequate ? Summary available in [de] [en] [es] [fr] Indoor Air Quality (2008) by SCHER Much progress has been made in Europe in improving outdoor air quality and limit values have been set for several pollutants. However, indoor air quality also requires attention because this is where we spend most of our time. Which indoor air pollutants raise concern? How can indoor air quality be determined? More... Summary available in [de] [en] [es] [fr] Nanotechnologies (2006) by SCENIHR Nanotechnologies represent a fast-growing market and are already being widely used. Yet, materials containing nanoparticles may be of concern for human health and the environment. Are the existing methodologies to assess the risks appropriate? More... Summary available in [de] [en] [es] [fr] Personal Music Players & Hearing (2008) by SCENIHR In recent years, sales of personal music players have soared and an increasing proportion of the population, particularly young people, is exposed to high sound volumes. In the light of current scientific knowledge, can the use of personal music players damage hearing? More... Summary available in [de] [en] [es] [fr] Sunbeds & UV radiation (2006) by SCCP In addition to natural sunlight, sunbed users expose themselves to substantial amounts
of artificial UV radiation. Summary available in [de] [en] [es] [fr] Tooth filling materials Dental amalgams & alternative materials (2008) by SCENIHR Dental amalgams containing mercury have long been used as a tooth filling material, but alternative tooth-coloured materials are increasingly used. How safe and effective are different tooth filling materials? More... Summary available in [de] [en] [es] [fr] Tooth Whiteners & Oral Hygiene Products containing hydrogen peroxide (2007) by SCCP To date, millions of tooth whitening kits have been sold across the world to consumers seeking to brighten their smiles. The whitening ingredient in these products is hydrogen peroxide. Are toothpastes, mouth-rinses and tooth whitening products containing hydrogen peroxide safe? Should they be freely available to consumers? More... Summary available in [de] [en] [es] [fr]  |
