Do wireless phones pose a health hazard – Casio G'zOne Rock User Manual

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Safety

The so-called “cordless phones,” which have a base unit connected

to the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower

power levels, and thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC’s

compliance limits.

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 stand-by mode. Whereas high levels of RF can

produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF

that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse

health effects. Many studies of low

level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some

studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur, but

such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. In

some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing

those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results.

What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless
phones?

Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting

consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold,

as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency

has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit

radiofrequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user. In

such a case, FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones

to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the

phones so that the hazard no longer exists.

Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory

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