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Our Research Programs


The effects of radio waves have been extensively researched over many years and this research has been used to develop safety standards for all wireless products.



Third-Party Research


Research into the biological effects of RF fields which are relevant to wireless communications have been undertaken for several decades now and the number of published studies continues to grow.



Expert Opinions


The Royal Society of Canada Expert Panel Report on A Review of Safety Code 6 (2013): Health Canada's Safety Limits for Exposure to Radiofrequency Fields.



Health Reviews


In 2011, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic fields, which are emitted by mobile phones, wireless devices, radar and radio and television broadcasts as possibly carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 2B).