Safety Guidelines
Support needed research into possible
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biological effects of RF of the type
emitted by wireless phones;
Design wireless phones in a way that
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minimizes any RF exposure to the user
that is not necessary for device function;
and
Cooperate in providing of wireless phones
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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
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to this working group:
National Institute for Occupational Safety
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and Health
Environmental Protection Agency
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Occupational Safety and Health
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Administration (Administración de la
seguridad y salud laborales)
Occupational Safety and Health
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Administration
National Telecommunications and
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Information Administration
The National Institutes of Health participates
in some interagency working group activities,
as well.
The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities