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Ordinance on Protection Against Harmful Effects of Non-ionizing Radiation When Used on Humans.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
General
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Public health Radiation Standards
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The Regulation comes into force on 31/12/2020.
Abstract

This Ordinance applies to the operation of systems for the application of non-ionizing radiation to humans, which are used for cosmetic or other non-medical purposes commercially or as part of other economic undertakings. It does not apply to the operation of UV radiation devices. The Regulation provides conditions for the operator of a facility including proper installation of system, proper instruction on the system using and consideration of health risks and its side effects. The Regulation further provides for the expertise in the use of high frequency devices, central nervous system stimulation, expertise in the use of ultrasound and administrative offences. The Regulation consists of 12 Articles and 3 Appendixes.

Full text
German
Website
www.gesetze-im-internet.de