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What is FDA doing to find out more about
the possible health effects of wireless
phone RF?
FDA is working with the U.S. Toxicology
Program and with groups of investigators
around the world to ensure that high priority
animal studies are conducted to address
important questions about the effects of
exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
FDA has been a leading participant in the
World Health Organization International
Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its
inception in 1996. An influential result of tis
work has been the development of a detailed
agenda of research needs that has driven the
establishment of new research programs
around the world. The project has also helped
develop a series of public information
documents on EMF issues.
FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications &
Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal
Cooperative Research and Development
Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless
phone safety. FDA provides the scientific
oversight, obtaining input from experts in
government, industry, and academic
organizations. CTIA-funded research is
conducted through contracts to independent
investigators. The initial research will include
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