These studies collectively challenge outdated FCC guidelines and call for updated safety standards that recognize non-thermal impacts. Unfortunately, research has been halted, limiting public awareness and blocking medical advancements.
RF Safe—a movement that has been online at the forefront of protecting public health since the 1990s. For over two decades, we have been dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of future generations by addressing critical, nonpartisan issues that have been overlooked for too long.
Founded in 1998 by John Coates, RF Safe is a global leader in electromagnetic radiation safety solutions and advocacy. Coates established RF Safe after a 1997 study linked EMR exposure to neural tube defects, a condition that claimed the life of his firstborn daughter in 1995. Determined to spare others such tragedy, he has spent 30 years researching and mitigating RF exposure risks.
Our mission is backed by decades of advocacy and research into the health risks of electromagnetic radiation. Today, the latest scientific studies confirm that the debate over cell phone radiation hazards is settled—it’s time for decisive action.
It’s not about gadgets—it’s about policy and public health. We’ve worked tirelessly to design products that help reduce personal exposure to EMFs, but accessories are only a stopgap. By joining RF Safe, you become part of a movement that demands policy change, prioritizes research, and pushes for safer designs. Technology can be safer, but it won’t happen without updated guidelines and systemic reform.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) relies on outdated safety guidelines from the 1990s, focusing solely on thermal effects of RF radiation—ignoring mounting evidence of non-thermal biological impacts.
In Environmental Health Trust et al. v. FCC, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s organization (Children’s Health Defense) joined other petitioners to challenge the Federal Communications Commission’s 1996 RF exposure guidelines. After reviewing the evidence, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit delivered a scathing verdict: the FCC’s decision to stick with its old wireless radiation limits was “arbitrary and capricious” and lacked a reasoned explanation, given the extensive evidence of harm in its records. The court found that the FCC had failed to address hundreds of scientific studies and reports submitted to it – studies documenting non-thermal effects ranging from cancer to neurological problems.
The FCC must acknowledge non-thermal risks, modernize guidelines, and enforce stricter regulations to ensure safer technology development.
Groundbreaking NTP research into RF radiation’s health impacts has stalled, leaving critical questions unanswered.
Immediate continuation of NTP research to inform health policies, ensure safer tech advancements, and explore therapeutic uses responsibly.
Decades of regulatory capture allow industry interests to overshadow public health priorities within the FCC.
The FCC must eliminate industry influence, prioritize science-based policymaking, and appoint leaders free from industry ties.
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 strips local governments of authority to reject cell tower placements based on health concerns, leaving communities powerless.
Section 704: Silencing Communities The Telecommunications Act of 1996 was celebrated as a breakthrough in deregulation, intended to foster competition and innovation in the telecom sector. But buried within the act was Section 704, a clause that would fundamentally alter the relationship between citizens, local governments, and federal regulators:
Amend the Act to empower local communities, restore accountability, and update FCC guidelines to reflect modern science.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is legally mandated by Public Law 90-602 (passed in 1968) to “plan, conduct, coordinate and/or support research, development, and operational activities to minimize the exposure of people to unnecessary electronic product radiation.” This statute unmistakably includes modern wireless technologies—like cellphones, tablets, and other devices emitting radiofrequency (RF) radiation. Despite the clear language of the law, the FDA has not only failed to enforce safety standards updated with the latest scientific research, but has also effectively halted additional cancer-related research following the National Toxicology Program (NTP) findings of “clear evidence” of carcinogenic activity in rats. This dereliction of duty leaves Americans exposed to rapidly expanding wireless technologies without the benefit of current, science-based oversight.
Reinvigorate Public Law 90-602 - The simplest solution might also be the most obvious: enforce the law as written. Public Law 90-602 explicitly requires continuous research into electromagnetic radiation from electronic devices. There is no need for Congress to pass a new statute to mandate what already exists in law. Rather, we need agencies to request and allocate funding, hire appropriate teams, and investigate emerging wireless technologies in line with the law’s text. The FDA must fulfill its legal obligations under Public Law 90-602 without delay. We call for:
By compelling the FDA to obey its own founding law and enforce updated, science-based RF radiation guidelines, we safeguard present and future generations. Americans deserve regulatory action grounded in the best available data—not arbitrary defunding of crucial research after early warning signs.
When you support RF Safe—you’re joining a movement for a safer, healthier future.
Your voice can make a difference. Join us in demanding updated safety guidelines, continued NTP research, and accountability at the FCC. Let’s push for policies that truly protect public health.
The preponderance of scientific evidence unequivocally demonstrates that cell phone radiation can induce biological effects beyond thermal heating. Studies conducted over the past 30 years, including those by the Interphone Study, Hardell Group, CERENAT Study, NTP, Ramazzini Institute, REFLEX Project, BioInitiative Report, and Dr. Henry Lai, consistently show that RF-EMFs can cause DNA damage, oxidative stress, and increase the risk of cancer at exposure levels below current safety guidelines. Despite this overwhelming evidence, regulatory bodies like the FCC have failed to update safety standards, largely due to regulatory capture and influence from the wireless industry.
Cutting-edge studies have confirmed that outdated FCC guidelines fail to protect against non-thermal effects such as DNA damage, oxidative stress, and cellular dysfunction. Vulnerable populations—especially children—are at risk.
Regulatory inaction poses significant risks to public health, especially for vulnerable populations such as children. Furthermore, the misclassification of RF-EMF risks has impeded the advancement of life-saving medical interventions that could harness non-thermal effects for therapeutic purposes.
These studies collectively challenge outdated FCC guidelines and call for updated safety standards that recognize non-thermal impacts. Unfortunately, research has been halted, limiting public awareness and blocking medical advancements.
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Learn MoreRF Safe was established as a platform to raise awareness about EMF exposure. For more information or press inquiries, contact John Coates:
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