The Ministry of Environmental Protection has announced the initiation of the drafting process for the Law on Protection Against Non-Ionizing Radiation, along with the presentation of the Baseline Principles which will serve as the foundation for further development of this legislation.
The Baseline Principles document highlights the existing challenges and issues in the implementation of the current Law on Protection Against Non-Ionizing Radiation. One such issue concerns the inadequate interpretation and application of fundamental principles, such as the principle of prohibition—which stipulates that exposure to non-ionizing radiation is prohibited except under specific circumstances. Additionally, the document points to inconsistent application of legal regulations and environmental impact assessments.
It is emphasized that there is a need to define the format, scope, and content of the expert environmental burden assessment—a document that should include all necessary data and information related to protection from non-ionizing radiation. Another challenge involves the need to improve systematic monitoring of non-ionizing radiation levels in the environment.
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Raising public awareness is also identified as a key priority. The goal is to bring the topic of non-ionizing radiation protection closer to the general public through the presentation of relevant information and results, thereby increasing knowledge and awareness.
The need for stronger cooperation with experts in the field of non-ionizing radiation protection is underlined as essential for enhancing and implementing activities in this area. Moreover, conducting a larger number of joint inspection activities remains a challenge, mainly due to a lack of adequate human resources, in accordance with the provisions of the Law on Inspection Oversight.
Public Consultation and Submission of Comments
The Ministry invites all interested members of the public to submit their written proposals and suggestions regarding the Baseline Principles by May 16, 2025, using the official comment submission form, available [here].
Completed forms should be sent via email to: njzzakon@eko.gov.rs, or by post to:
Ministry of Environmental Protection, Omladinskih brigada St. No. 1, 11070 Belgrade
Subject: Environmental Management Sector – Department for Noise, Vibration, and Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
The designated consultation coordinator is Natalija Kocić, from the Department for Noise, Vibration, and Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection.
For more information, she can be contacted at: +381 11 3131 226.
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