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exposures have not found any biological
effects. Some studies have suggested
that some biological effects may occur,
but such findings have not been confirmed
by additional research. In some cases,
other researchers have had difficulty in
reproducing those studies, or in determining
the reasons for inconsistent results.
2. What is the FDA’s role concerning the
safety of wireless phones?
Under the law, the FDA does not review
the safety of radiation-emitting consumer
products such as wireless phones before
they can be sold, as it does with new drugs
or medical devices. However, the agency
has authority to take action if wireless
phones are shown to emit radiofrequency
energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to
the user. In such a case, the FDA could
require the manufacturers of wireless
phones to notify users of the health hazard
and to repair, replace, or recall the phones
so that the hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not
justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has
urged the wireless phone industry to take a
number of steps, including the following:
]
Support needed research into possible
biological effects of RF of the type
emitted by wireless phones;
]
Design wireless phones in a way that
minimizes any RF exposure to the user
that is not necessary for device function;
and
]
Cooperate in providing users of
wireless phones with the best possible
information on possible effects of
wireless phone use on human health.
The FDA belongs to an interagency working
group of the federal agencies that have
responsibility for different aspects of RF
safety to ensure coordinated efforts at
the federal level. The following agencies
belong to this working group:
]
National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health
]
Environmental Protection Agency
]
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (Administración de la
seguridad y salud laborales)
]
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration