LG LGP999 User Manual

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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?

Scientifi c 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 scientifi c community at large … believes that the
weight of scientifi c evidence does not show an association between
exposure to radiofrequency (RF) from cell phones and adverse health
outcomes. Still the scientifi c 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 fi eld. 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

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