LG LG380 User Guide - Page 83

does not produce heating effects wireless phones are shown to causes no known adverse health emit radiofrequency energy (RF) effects. Many studies of low at a level that is hazardous to the level RF exposures have not user. In such a case, the FDA found any biological effects. could require the manufacturers Some studies have suggested of wireless phones to notify that some biological effects may users of the health hazard and to occur, but such findings have not repair, replace, or recall the been confirmed by additional phones so that the hazard no research. In some cases, other longer exists. researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results. Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the wireless phone 2. What is the FDA's role industry to take a number of Safety concerning the safety of steps, including the following: wireless phones? G Support needed research into Under the law, the FDA does not possible biological effects of review the safety of radiation- RF of the type emitted by emitting consumer products such wireless phones. as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new G Design wireless phones in a drugs or medical devices. way that minimizes any RF However, the agency has exposure to the user that is authority to take action if not necessary for device function; and cooperate in 81