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of exposure to radiofrequency
energy (RF). The FDA has been a
leading participant in the
World Health Organization
International Electromagnetic
Fields (EMF) Project since its
inception in 1996. An influential
result of this work has been
the development of a detailed
agenda of research needs that
has driven the establishment of
new research programs around
the world. The project has also
helped develop a series of
public information documents
on EMF issues. The FDA and the
Cellular Telecommunications &
Internet Association (CTIA) have
a formal Cooperative Research
and Development Agreement
(CRADA) to do research on
wireless phone safety. The
FDA provides the scientific
oversight, obtaining input from
experts in government, industry,
and academic organizations.
CTIA funded research is
conducted through contracts with independent investigators.
The initial research will include
both laboratory studies and
studies of wireless phone users.
The CRADA will also include a
broad assessment of additional
research needs in the context of
the latest research developments
around the world.
7. How can I find out how
much radiofrequency energy
exposure I can get by using
my wireless phone?
All phones sold in the United
States must comply with
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) guidelines
that limit radiofrequency energy
(RF) exposures. The FCC
established these guidelines in
consultation with the FDA and
the other federal health and
safety agencies. The FCC limit
for RF exposure from wireless
telephones is set at a Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6
watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).