From time to time concerns are raised in the media and other places about the safety of mobile phones and towers.

Media reports claim that research has found a possible link between mobiles and health effects. Then there are references to scientific studies giving mobiles the all clear.

AMTA Chief Executive Officer, Chris Althaus, said this can be confusing. Who do we believe? How can people weigh up the evidence and make an informed judgement based on the latest scientific evidence?

“A new web portal has been launched this week to give people access to handy and reliable information, enabling them to assess the relative merits or otherwise of any safety claims about mobile phone use. This can assist them to make informed choices about their use of mobile telecommunications technology,” he said.

emfexplained.info provides up-to-date, easy-to-access layered information on the scientific consensus among leading public health and regulatory authorities from around the world on health and electromagnetic fields (EMF).

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA), the peak industry body representing the mobile telecommunications industry in Australia, has developed the new web site in conjunction with two leading international industry associations, the GSM Association and the Mobile Manufacturers Forum.

Information on emfexplained.info is referenced from leading international health authorities for assessments of safety and health impacts of EMF and wireless issues. The mobile phone industry relies on such independent experts and complies with internationally-recognised safety standards.

EMFexplained.info presents health and safety issues in a layered format: you can drill down to get detailed information on an issue or seek an easy-to-understand brief explanation of the scientific facts.