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effects. Some studies have
suggested that some
biological effects may occur,
but such findings have not
been confirmed by additional
research. In some cases,
other researchers have had
difficulty in reproducing those
studies, or in determining the
reasons for inconsistent
results.
2. What is the FDA’s role
concerning the safety of
wireless phones?
Under the law, the FDA does
not review the safety of
radiation emitting consumer
products such as wireless
phones before they can be
sold, as it does with new
drugs or medical devices.
However, the agency has
authority to take action if
wireless phones are shown
to emit radio frequency
energy (RF) at a level that is
hazardous to the user. In such
a case, the FDA could require
the manufacturers of wireless
phones to notify users of the
health hazard and to repair,
replace, or recall the phones
so that the hazard no longer
exists.
Although the existing
scientific data do not justify
FDA regulatory actions, the
FDA has urged the wireless
phone industry to take a
number of steps, including
the following:
●
Support needed research into
possible biological effects of
RF of the type emitted by
wireless phones;
●
Design wireless phones in a
way that minimizes any RF
exposure to the user that is
not necessary for device
function; and
●
Cooperate in providing of
wireless phones with the
best possible information on
possible effects of wireless
phone use on human health.
The FDA belongs to an
interagency working group of
the federal agencies that have
responsibility for different
aspects of RF safety to
ensure coordinated efforts at
the federal level. The
following agencies belong to
this working group:
●
National Institute for
Occupational Safety and
Health
●
Environmental Protection
Agency
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