Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones198FDA has been a leading participant in the World HealthOrganization International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result ofthis work has been the development of a detailed agendaof research needs that has driven the establishment ofnew research programs around the world. The Project hasalso helped develop a series of public informationdocuments on EMF issues.FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & InternetAssociation (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Researchand Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research onwireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientificoversight, obtaining input from experts in government,industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-fundedresearch is conducted through contracts to independentinvestigators. The initial research will include bothlaboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users.The CRADA will also include a broad assessment ofadditional research needs in the context of the latestresearch developments around the world.5. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radiofrequency energy from my wireless phone?If there is a risk from these products—and at this point wedo not know that there is—it is probably very small. But ifyou are concerned about avoiding even potential risks,you can take a few simple steps to minimize yourexposure to radio frequency energy (RF). Since time is akey factor in how much exposure a person receives,reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phonewill reduce RF exposure.
