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difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless
phones. Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the
phone is held, or which model of phone is used.
• What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless
phone RF? FDA is working with the U.S. National 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
radiofrequency 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 this 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 both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA
will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context
of the latest research developments around the world.
• How can I find out how much radiofrequency energy exposure I can get by using
my wireless phone? All phones sold in the United States must comply with
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit radiofrequency
energy (RF) exposures. FCC established these guidelines in consultation with
FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies. The FCC limit for RF
exposure from wireless telephones is set at a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of
1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with the safety
standards developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
(IEEE) and the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement. The
exposure limit takes into consideration the body's ability to remove heat from the
tissues that absorb energy from the wireless phone and is set well below levels
known to have effects. Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the RF
exposure level for each model of phone to the FCC. The FCC website (http://
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