Public Comment – Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0397 SafeFields Technologies Ltd. welcomes the opportunity to r…

Public Comment – Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0397 SafeFields Technologies Ltd. welcomes the opportunity to respond to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Request for Information on electromagnetic fields (EMFs), radiofrequency radiation, and wireless radiation exposure. Our submission addresses a significant and largely overlooked source of prolonged electromagnetic exposure: extremely low-frequency (ELF) magnetic fields inside electric and hybrid vehicles. As vehicle electrification accelerates, millions of passengers, including children, pregnant women, and professional drivers, are spending extended periods in close proximity to high-current electrical systems. While the long-term health implications of in-vehicle exposure remain insufficiently studied, existing epidemiological research has identified associations between prolonged ELF magnetic field exposure and certain adverse health outcomes, particularly childhood leukemia. These associations do not establish causation, but warrant further investigation and precautionary attention. Recent vehicle measurements demonstrate substantial differences in magnetic field levels between vehicle models. Data published by Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection covering 77 vehicles show maximum measured cabin levels ranging from approximately 0 to 304 milligauss (mG). This variation indicates that exposure is strongly influenced by vehicle design and can be significantly reduced through available engineering solutions. Israel has recently taken important steps toward greater transparency. Following a January 2026 parliamentary discussion, the Ministry of Environmental Protection began publishing vehicle-specific magnetic field measurements, providing consumers with comparative information. SafeFields urges HHS to recognize in-vehicle ELF magnetic fields as a distinct exposure category and to prioritize further research, standardized real-world measurement protocols, and publicly accessible vehicle-level exposure information. Particular attention should be given to sensitive populations and professional drivers with prolonged daily exposure. Importantly, effective mitigation technologies are already commercially available, demonstrating that reducing exposure is technically feasible and compatible with the transition to electric mobility. We encourage HHS to coordinate with relevant federal agencies and international regulatory bodies to advance evidence-based assessment, consumer transparency, and appropriate precautionary measures. Our full submission provides supporting scientific research, international regulatory developments, vehicle measurement data, and detailed policy recommendations. SafeFields Technologies Ltd.