User Guide

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the maximum measurement uncertainty permitted by current measurement
standards was added to the maximum permissible SAR, the resulting SAR value
would be well below any level known to produce an acute effect. Consequently,
FCC’s approach with measurement uncertainty will not result in consumers being
exposed to any known risk from the RF emitted by cellular telephones.
FDA will continue to monitor studies and literature reports concerning acute
effects of cell phone RF, and concerning chronic effects of long-term exposure to
cellular telephone RF (that is, the risks from using a cell phone for many years). If
new information leads FDA to believe that a change to FCC’s measurement policy
may be appropriate, FDA will contact FCC and both agencies will work together to
develop a mutually-acceptable approach.
Updated July 29, 2003