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Many factors 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 radio
frequency(RF) energy. 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. CTIA-funded 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.