37Health and safety informationhazard and to repair, replace or recall the devices so that the hazard nolonger exists.Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatoryactions, FDA has urged the device industry to take a number of steps,including the following:• “Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF ofthe type emitted by devices;• “Design devices in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to theuser that is not necessary for device function; and• “Cooperate in providing users of devices with the best possibleinformation on possible effects of device use on human health.FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agenciesthat have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensurecoordinated efforts at the federal level. The following agencies belongto this working group:• “National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health• “Environmental Protection Agency• “Federal Communications Commission• “Occupational Safety and Health Administration• “National Telecommunications and Information AdministrationThe National Institutes of Health participates in some interagencyworking group activities, as well.FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for devices with the FederalCommunications Commission (FCC). All devices that are sold in the