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community at large … believes that the weight of scientific
evidence does not show an association between
exposure to radiofrequency (RF) from cell phones and
adverse health outcomes. Still the scientific community
does recommend conducting additional research to
address gaps in knowledge. That research is being
conducted around the world and FDA continues to
monitor developments in this field. You can access the
joint FDA/FCC website at http://www.fda.gov (under
“C” in the subject index, select Cell Phones > Research).
You can also contact the FDA toll-free at (888) 463-6332
or (888) INFO-FDA. In June 2000, the FDA entered into
a cooperative research and development agreement
through which additional scientific research is being
conducted. The FCC issued its own website publication
stating that “there is no scientific evidence that proves
that wireless phone usage can lead to cancer or a variety
of other problems, including headaches, dizziness or
memory loss.”
This publication is available at http://www.fcc.gov/oet/
rfsafety or through the FCC at (888) 225-5322 or (888)
CALL-FCC.
What does “SAR” mean?
In 1996, the FCC, working with the FDA, the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, and other agencies,
established RF exposure safety guidelines for wireless
phones in the United States. Before a wireless phone
model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested
by the manufacturer and certified to the FCC that it does
not exceed limits established by the FCC. One of these
limits is expressed as a Specific Absorption Rate, or