Non-Ionizing Radiation Used in Microwave Ovens | US EPA (original) (raw)

The U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS), The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) sets and enforces standards of performance for electronic products that emit radiation. Microwave ovens must be designed to meet the safety standards established by the FDA.

The FDA establishes performance standards for microwave ovens. All microwave ovens must have a label stating that they meet these performance standards. The FDA requires that all ovens have a label that explains how to use them safely.

Microwave Ovens
This webpage provides risks of microwave oven radiation, as well as information for consumers.

Microwave Oven Radiation
This webpage detailed information about radiation and microwave ovens.

Performance Standards for Microwave and Radio Frequency Emitting Products
This webpage provides the standards for microwave emitting devices, including microwave ovens.

The Health Physics Society (HPS)

The Health Physics Society is a group of scientists that research and make recommendations about ionizing and non-ionizing radiation topics. They also produce informational reports, fact sheets, and websites to help people better understand radiation. The Society is established in the United States as an independent nonprofit scientific organization, and is not affiliated with any government, industrial organization or private entity.

Microwave Oven Q and A
This webpage shows answers to frequently asked questions about microwave oven use and radiation.

The World Health Organization (WHO)

The WHO provides information about a variety of health topics, including electromagnetic fields.

Electromagnetic fields & public health: Microwave ovens
This webpage provides health and safety information for consumers regarding electromagnetic radiation and microwave ovens.