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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