Wireless Group Aims to Block San Francisco Radiation Warning
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A group representing Apple Inc., Google Inc. and Nokia Oyj asked a federal judge to block enforcement of a San Francisco law requiring wireless phone retailers to post what it called “alarmist” warnings about radiation from mobile devices.
The first-of-their-kind warnings, which say radio emissions are a possible carcinogen, may discourage consumers from buying and using mobile phones, CTIA-The Wireless Association, a Washington-based organization representing wireless carriers and device makers, said at a hearing today. City officials say the rule helps keep residents informed about possible health effects from mobile phone radiation.