Nokia 6100 User Guide

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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.

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 actions, FDA has 

urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following:
•

Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type 

emitted by wireless phones;

•

Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user 

that is not necessary for device function; and

•

Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible 

information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health.

FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have 

responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at 

the federal level. The following agencies belong to this working group:
•

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

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Environmental Protection Agency

•

Federal Communications Commission

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

•

National Telecommunications and Information Administration

The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group 

activities, as well.