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European Union bans X-ray airport body scanners

EU bans airport body scanners over cancer fears Zee News, 18 Nov 11 London: The European Union has banned the controversial airport body scanners over fears the X-ray technology could cause cancer, a media report said. 

Experts have found the scanners send out low doses of radiation. A research says up to 100 American airline passengers could get cancer every year from the scanners.
The EU has told member countries not to install them until the potential risks are assessed, the Daily Mail reported.  In Britain, passengers are required to go through the scanners if asked.

Manchester airport, which has 16 machines, has been told it can continue using them for another year. If the passengers selected for scanning refuse to pass through the device, they are banned from flying. At least 10 people have been unable to board their flights after refusing the scan. …

The scanners have also been tested in Germany, France, Italy, Finland and the Netherlands but will be completely banned in April next year.

The EU has ruled that only scanners which do not use X-ray technology are approved for use. The use is only allowed as long as the scanners do not store, copy, print or retrieve images. …

http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/eu-bans-airport-body-scanners-over-cancer-fears_742409.html

November 19, 2011 - Posted by | EUROPE, safety

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