Policies: Hand-held vs. Hands-free vs. Total Ban

In most developed countries, there are restrictions on mobile phone use when driving. These limits are based on the proven risk of traffic accidents resulting from distracted driving while using a mobile phone.

Who defines carcinogens and what determines the risk level of a carcinogen?

Introduction

In day-to day living the general public, including children and adolescents, is exposed to low-intensity magnetic fields.  In fact, extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic fields are found in proximity to any electric current: electric wires, cables, household wiring, various electrical appliances, and any infrastructure or installation connected to an alternating current electricity grid.

Tanning exerts a strong attraction for many, especially young people, who identify it with beauty and health.  Natural tanning occurs during exposure to sunlight: the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun's rays causes a response in the skin, which releases dark pigment to protect itself.

Ultraviolet radiation (UVA and UVB) may constitute a health risk, including various types of skin tumors and accelerated aging of the skin.

The general public is aware of the dangers of the sun, yet some people, for reasons of esthetics and beauty, expose themselves to artificial ultraviolet radiation that resembles sunlight, using sun beds and tanning booths, fitted with special radiation-emitting lamps. - a world-wide trend of ever-increasing proportions, despite the real danger to health that this entails. 

During the last decade things have at last begun to change, in Israel and abroad, certain restrictions are being placed on tanning parlors, especially with regard to minors under the age of 18.

In July 2014, new regulations were formulated in Israel, according to which it is forbidden for the Manager of a Tanning Salon or its staff to allow the use of tanning equipment to minors under 18.  Moreover, Tanning Salons are required to post a warning sign, distribute an information leaflet to customers, ensure the use of washed and sterilized eye-shields, and comply with Israeli standards.

The regulations were published on 2.9.2014 and came into effect 90 days later.