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Section 14: Health and Safety Information
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Consumer Information on Wireless Phones
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they do - may be many, many years.  The interpretation 
of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties 
in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use 
of wireless phones.  Many factors affect this 
measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is 
held, or which model of phone is used.
What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible 
health effects of wireless phone RF?
FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology 
Program and with groups of investigators around the 
world to ensure that high priority animal studies are 
conducted to address important questions about the 
effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
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.
FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet 
Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative 
Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do 
research on wireless phone safety.  FDA provides the 
scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in 
government, industry, and academic organizations.  
CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts 
to independent investigators.  The initial research will 
include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless 
phone users.  The CRADA will also include a broad