Supporting the global action to reduce the transmission of COVID-19
CIE releases two key publications on ultraviolet radiation disinfection - for FREE
This offer ended in November 2020, the publications can still be purchased from the CIE Webshop, Members of NCs and ANCs receive a 66.7 % discount.
We hope that the in excess of 14,000 users who downloaded these CIE publications find them of use.
CIE has published a number of technical reports and international standards over the years on the topic of ultraviolet radiation (UVR), how to measure it, its effects and uses - including use as a way of disinfection.
To support the international community at this time the CIE is making two of its key publications in this area freely available for the next three months.
- CIE 187:2010 UV-C Photocarcinogenesis Risks from Germicidal Lamps
- CIE 155:2003 Ultraviolet Air Disinfection
Other relevant publications on this topic are available from the CIE WebShop. Members of a National Committee of the CIE can purchase these with a discount of 66.7 % - contact your NC or ANC for information on this.
BE AWARE: CIE, in agreement with the WHO, warns against UV disinfection lamps to dinsinfect hands or any other area of skin.