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affect this measurement, such
as the angle at which the
phone is held, or which model
of phone is used.
6. What is the FDA doing to find
out more about the possible
health effects of wireless
phone RF?
The 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).
The 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.
The FDA and the Cellular
Telecommunications & Internet
Association (CTIA) have a
formal Cooperative Research
and Development Agreement
(CRADA) to do research on
wireless phone safety. The
FDA provides the scientific
oversight, obtaining input from
experts in government, industry,
and academic organizations.
CTIAfunded research is
conducted through contracts
with 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.
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