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exposures have not found any biological 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 tablets?
Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety of
radiation-emitting consumer products such as tablets before
they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices.
However, the agency has authority to take action if tablets are
shown to emit Radio Frequency (RF) energy at a level that is
hazardous to the user. In such a case, the FDA could require
the manufacturers of tablets to notify users of the health
hazard and to repair, replace, or recall the tablets so that the
hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data does not justify FDA
regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the tablet industry to
take a number of steps, including the following:
Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF
of the type emitted by tablets;
Design tablets in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the
user that is not necessary for device function; and
Cooperate in providing users of tablets with the best possible
information on possible effects of tablet 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
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates in some
interagency working group activities, as well.
The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for tablets with the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All tablets that
are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety
guidelines that limit RF exposure. The FCC relies on the FDA
and other health agencies for safety questions about tablets.
The FCC also regulates the base stations that the tablet
networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at
higher power than do the tablets themselves, the RF
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