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Safety
Consumer Information About Radio Frequency
Emissions
Your wireless device, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver,
emits radio frequency energy during use. The following consumer
information addresses commonly asked questions about the health
effects of wireless devices.
Are wireless devices safe?
Scientific research on the subject of wireless devices and radio frequency
(“RF”) energy has been conducted worldwide for many years, and
continues. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”)
and the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) set policies and
procedures for wireless devices. The FDA issued a website publication on
health issues related to wireless device usage where it states, “The
scientific community at large … believes that the weight of scientific
evidence does not show an association between exposure to
radiofrequency (RF) from wireless devices and adverse health outcomes.
Still the scientific community does recommend conducting additional
research to address gaps in knowledge. That research is being conducted
around the world and the FDA continues to monitor developments in this
field. You can access the joint FDA/FCC website at http://www.fda.gov
(under “c”in the subject index, select Cell Phones > Research). You can
also contact the FDA toll-free at (888) 463-6332 or (888) INFOFDA. In June
2000, the FDA entered into a cooperative research and development
agreement through which additional scientific research is being conducted.
The FCC issued its own website publication stating that “there is no
scientific evidence that proves that wireless device usage can lead to
cancer or a variety of other problems, including headaches, dizziness or
memory loss.” This publication is available at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/
cellular.html or through the FCC at (888) 225-5322 or (888) CALL-FCC.
What does “SAR” mean?
In 1996, the FCC, working with the FDA, the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, and other agencies, established RF exposure safety guidelines for
wireless devices in the United States. Before a wireless device model is
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