STAFF WRITER, WITH CNA
Wednesday, Oct 08, 2008, Page 2

A civic group urged the government yesterday to take action to dissuade children and teenagers from using mobile phones because of health concerns.

The Taiwan Electromagnetic Radiation Hazard Protection and Control Association (TEPCA) presented results of a survey on child and teenager cellphone use, along with information about the levels of electromagnetic radiation produced by cellphones marketed in Taiwan.

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http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2008/10/08/2003425322

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Cellphone makers may face safety labelling changes

By Shelley Shan
STAFF REPORTER
Wednesday, Oct 08, 2008, Page 1

Cellphone manufacturers may soon be asked to clearly label the specific absorption rate (SAR) of phones as a guide to potential health risks, the National Communications Commission (NCC) said yesterday.

SAR measures electromagnetic exposure to the human body.

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http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2008/10/08/2003425349



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