The law will require warning labeling of cell phone risks December 15, 2009, Par KATIE WORTH Journalist holder
The Examiner SAN FRANCISCO - Every mobile phone sold in San Francisco could come soon with a label detailing the level of radiation [Editor's note: The specific absorption rate UK-video] that you would be exposed for their use and the recommendation of headphones to avoid artificial microwave irradiation.
If this proposition approved yesterday by the Policy Commission on the Environment - and supported by the mayor - is finally adopted, consumers will not only alerted to the potential risks of the radiation of mobile phone, but could be illegal promote the devices in public schools and officially appeal the Federal Government to change its rules for cell phones.
a 3-0 unanimous vote of the Committee came in response Some scientific studies suggest that radiation from mobile phones, for long periods of time can cause brain tumors on the side of the brain where the mobile phone is held, and men who carry mobile phones in your pocket could experience the decline of sperm .
Other recommendations considered on Monday by the Committee were that the City buy mobile phones emit the lowest possible radiation, and the Federal and State Government consider banning the advertising campaigns of mobile phone for kids, because they may be more vulnerable to health hazards associated the use of mobile phones.
The proposition still must be approved by the Commission on the Environment and then approved by the Board of Supervisors and Mayor. However, Mayor Gavin Newsom supports the idea in concept, said spokesman Joe Arellano of the Mayor. "Mayor Newsom believes that the labeling of the radiation from mobile phones is the next frontier in terms of consumer safety," said Arellano. "He believes that this step will allow the City to take a lead role in the United States in promoting the labeling for mobile phones at the point of purchase."
In fact, Maine can get ahead of San Francisco with this proposition. That state's legislature considers a draft law that would require a warning label advising on mobile phones to children and pregnant women to keep the devices away from their heads and bodies.
Monday's meeting was attended by Ellie Marks of Lafayette, who helped the attorney with the Maine bill after her husband developed a significant tumor on the side of his brain where he held his mobile phone. Marks of Lafayette said that they were convinced that the mobile phone used intensively for over 20 years was the cause of his tumor labeling
Defense The Commission's Environment Committee proposed that all cell phones sold in the city carry labels detailing the levels of radiation.
The possible effects of cell phone use
- Brain Tumors
- Decreased sperm count
The Committee's recommendations - Mobile phones at the point of purchase of the city that issued the lowest possible radiation [Editor's note: SAR -video specific absorption rate]
- Schools to educate students and parents about cell phone radiation
- The Federal Government and the State Government may restrict advertising Cell Phone aimed at children.
Source: Commission of the Committee on the Environment Policy