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FDA CONSUMER UPDATE
FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from
handheld wireless phones and helped develop a
voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of
Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard
specifies test methods and performance requirements
for hearing aids and wireless phones so that that no
interference occurs when a person uses a “compati-
ble” phone and a “compatible” hearing aid at the same
time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000.
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones
for possible interactions with other medical devices.
Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDA
will conduct testing to assess the interference and
work to resolve the problem.
12. Where can I find additional information?
For additional information, please refer to the following
resources:
•FDA web screen on wireless phones
(http://www.fda.gov/cellphones)
•Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF
Safety Program (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)
•International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection (http://www.icnirp.de)
•World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF
Project (http://www.who.int/emf)
•National Radiological Protection Board (UK)
(http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation)
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