equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If
FDA Consumer Update
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones:
1.Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radiofrequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in the
had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results.
2.What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?
Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of
Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, 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
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