1 Amendments of Oreste ROSSI related to 2010/2154(INI)
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the technology based on backscatter x-ray scanning emits a low dose of X-rays. Clearly, any exposure to ionising radiation, however low, may have long-term effects on health due to the cumulative effect of radiation. It is therefore proposed that we avoid this technology, or at least ensure that all exposures are as low as possible for workers and regular passengers, or limit it to flights to sensitive destinations and to periods of high alert;