This page provides information and health standards for consumers on microwave radiation and wireless communications, including cellular telephones and amateur radios.
Review Date: November 30, 2012
Federal Communications Commission
Consumers can play an important public health role by reporting adverse reactions or other problems with products the FDA regulates. Find answers to questions about reporting a problem.
Review Date: January 31, 2013
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
If you’ve had a negative reaction to a beauty, personal hygiene, or makeup product, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to hear from you. Here is more information about what to report.
Review Date: November 16, 2012
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Bisphenol A or BPA may interfere with the production or activity of hormones in the human endocrine system. You can be exposed to BPA if you use plastic food containers, canned foods, water or baby bottles, reusable cups, and other consumer products that are made with BPA.
Review Date: January 11, 2013
NIH National Library of Medicine - NLM
BPA is a chemical that has been used for more than 40 years in the manufacture of many hard plastic food containers. While BPA is not proven to harm children or adults, recent studies on the effects of low doses of BPA in laboratory animals have led federal health officials to express concern about BPA's safety.
Review Date: October 29, 2012
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Curious about a product that says it can treat or cure cancer? Be skeptical. Learn what signs to watch out for and talk to your doctor before trying anything new.
Review Date: December 18, 2012
Federal Trade Commission
Each year there are about 30 deaths and 450 injuries because of carbon monoxide poisoning from the use of portable camping heaters, lanterns, or stoves inside tents, campers, and vehicles. Follow these guidelines to prevent this colorless, odorless gas from poisoning you and your family.
Review Date: October 29, 2012
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This toll-free hotline handles calls about unsafe products, product recalls, and safety issues, and helps consumers obtain useful information on what to look for when buying various products.
Review Date: February 28, 2013
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Read these safety tips before buying decorative contact lenses. An eye doctor (ophthalmologist or optometrist) must measure each eye to properly fit the lenses and evaluate how your eye responds to contact lens wear. A poor fit can cause serious eye damage.
Review Date: December 08, 2012
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
People over 50 need more of some vitamins and minerals than younger adults do. Your doctor or a dietitian can tell you whether you need to change your diet or take vitamins or minerals.
Review Date: January 29, 2013
NIH National Institute on Aging Information Center
Nanotechnology has the potential to be used in medical products, foods and cosmetics. Nanomaterials are so small that they can’t be seen with a regular microscope. The FDA is maintaining a product-focused and science-based policy to appropriately regulate products using this emerging technology.
Review Date: November 06, 2012
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
It is important that you pay attention to all "Caution" or "Warning" statements when using hair dye and relaxers. Read more about how to use these hair products safely.
Review Date: August 25, 2011
FDA Office of Women’s Health
Do any of the common household products pose a potential health risk to you and your family? Find out what's in these products and what are the potential health effects, and other safety and handling information.
Review Date: October 29, 2012
NIH National Library of Medicine - NLM
Learn about goods sold only through multilevel marketing (not available in stores) that may be unsafe to use as well as overpriced and have questionable merits. A wide range of health, beauty and fitness products and promotions are marketed this way.
Review Date: February 04, 2011
Federal Trade Commission
Learn how to safely store and handle products that contain mercury. Find tips for cleaning up mercury spills and disposing of products containing mercury.
Review Date: October 13, 2012
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
FDA offers information about food, drug, and product safety in many useful formats, including videos, photo slideshows, podcasts and audio.
Review Date: December 18, 2012
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Painting your face can be a big part of the fun on Halloween and lots of other special occasions. Most of the time people do this without a problem, but not always. Here are some pointers on novelty makeup.
Review Date: November 16, 2012
FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products. Find information on over 4,500 product recalls and recall alerts using this search page.
Review Date: May 17, 2012
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Find FDA alerts on food, drugs, animal health, biologics and medical devices and significant product actions over the last five years based on the extent of distribution and the degree of health risk.
Review Date: November 08, 2011
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
You can fill out a form online and submit it to report any injury or death involving consumer products or unsafe products or give feedback regarding the web site to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Review Date: November 05, 2012
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
