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Consumer Information About
Radio Frequency Emissions
Your wireless phone, which contains a
radio transmitter and receiver, emits radio
frequency energy during use. The following
consumer information addresses commonly
asked questions about the health effects of
wireless phones. Are wireless phones safe?
Scientific research on the subject of wireless
phones and radio frequency (“RF”) energy has
been conducted worldwide for many years,
and continues. In the United States, the Food
and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the
Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”)
set policies and procedures for wireless
phones. The FDA issued a website publication
on health issues related to cell phone usage
where it states,“The scientific community at
large …believes that the weight of scientific
evidence does not show an association
between exposure to radiofrequency
(RF) from cell phones and adverse health
outcomes. Still the scientific community does
recommend conducting additional research
to address gaps in knowledge. That research
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
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