The directive and its clearance levels were needed to create the niche and facilitate the trade. The Directive is not totally blind to the dangers. Unknowing use is not. Here in Sweden the existence of the law has been totally unknown to the public, and our radiological protection authorities seem quite satisfied with the situation. We work in collaboration with the Low Level Radiation Campaign in the UK, and we are anxious to link up with other groups who are working on the subject, or wish to.
Public information is the most important task.
We are convinced that when people become aware of the problem, they will act to change the law. But the law is European, and we, the people of Member States must learn to act in concert.