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being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in idle mode.
Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue),
exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes
no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low level RF 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
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