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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 evidence
that proves that wireless
phone usage can lead
to cancer or a variety
of other problems,
including headaches,
dizziness or memory
loss.” This publication
is available at http://
www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety
or through the FCC at
(888) 225-5322 or
(888) CALL-FCC.
What does “SAR”
mean?
In 1996, the FCC,
working with the FDA,
the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency,
and other agencies,
established RF exposure
safety guidelines for
wireless phones in the
United States. Before a
wireless phone model is
available for sale to the
public, it must be tested
by the manufacturer
and certified to the FCC
that it does not exceed