These studies collectively challenge outdated FCC guidelines and call for updated safety standards that recognize non-thermal impacts. Unfortunately, research has been halted, limiting public awareness and blocking medical advancements.
Over 4000+ peer‑reviewed studies · TruthCase™ — physics‑first flip case
RF Safe is not a marketing campaign; it is a public‑health project that has been online at the forefront of RF safety since the 1990s. From the beginning, the focus has been simple: protect future generations from avoidable wireless harm by taking the physics and biology seriously, even when policy lags behind.
Founded in 1998 by John Coates, RF Safe grew out of personal loss, not product plans. After his firstborn daughter, Angel Leigh, died with a neural tube defect in 1995, and early research linked EMR exposure to similar outcomes, Coates redirected his engineering career toward one goal: understanding and mitigating RF exposure risks. That work has continued for more than three decades.
Today RF Safe combines three pillars under one roof: a research library of 4,000+ EMF studies, open SAR comparison tools, and physics‑first mitigation tools like TruthCase™. Together, they support a unified S4–Mito–Spin framework that explains why certain tissues are RF “hotspots” and why thermal‑only guidelines are no longer defensible.
It is not about gadgets; it is about policy and public health. Accessories are only a bridge until law and infrastructure catch up. Through the RF Safe Action Hub, we push to enforce Public Law 90‑602, repair Section 704 of the Telecom Act, and move everyday connectivity toward safer designs like wired networks and LiFi. Technology can be safer, but it will not happen without updated guidelines, accountable agencies, and sustained public pressure.
RF Safe’s hardware answer to the EMF problem is TruthCase™ — a physics‑first flip case designed to sit at the intersection of biology, product design, and policy.
Learn more: What TruthCase really is, Usage Guide, and Red‑Flag Slider.
Think of the four gold cards below as a Rosetta Stone for RF safety. TruthCase™ covers everyday habits and hardware, SAR tools show how phones are measured, and policy & Clean Ether chart the legal roadmap. The missing piece in the middle is the biology: S4–Mito–Spin.
Together, S4–Mito–Spin turns scattered studies into a single picture: why certain tissues are RF “hotspots,” why children are uniquely vulnerable, and why SAR alone can never be a real safety metric. For sharable visuals and deeper dives, see the S4–Mito–Spin framework overview and the S4–Mito–Spin Rosetta Stone diagrams.
Prefer to start with habits, the underlying biology, the numbers, or policy? These four cards give quick entry points into the RF Safe ecosystem.
TruthCase overview · Usage guide · Red‑Flag slider · Find your phone model
S4–Mito–Spin proof · Framework explainer · Ion visualization · ROS visuals
SAR‑share tools · Compare specific phones · See all SAR charts
Action hub · Section 704 · Public Law 90‑602 / HHS · FCC remand · Light‑Age & LiFi
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) relies on outdated safety guidelines from the 1990s, focusing solely on thermal effects of RF radiation—ignoring mounting evidence of non-thermal biological impacts.
In Environmental Health Trust et al. v. FCC, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s organization (Children’s Health Defense) joined other petitioners to challenge the Federal Communications Commission’s 1996 RF exposure guidelines. After reviewing the evidence, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit delivered a scathing verdict: the FCC’s decision to stick with its old wireless radiation limits was “arbitrary and capricious” and lacked a reasoned explanation, given the extensive evidence of harm in its records. The court found that the FCC had failed to address hundreds of scientific studies and reports submitted to it – studies documenting non-thermal effects ranging from cancer to neurological problems.
The FCC must acknowledge non-thermal risks, modernize guidelines, and enforce stricter regulations to ensure safer technology development.
Groundbreaking NTP research into RF radiation’s health impacts has stalled, leaving critical questions unanswered.
Immediate continuation of NTP research to inform health policies, ensure safer tech advancements, and explore therapeutic uses responsibly.
Decades of regulatory capture allow industry interests to overshadow public health priorities within the FCC.
The FCC must eliminate industry influence, prioritize science-based policymaking, and appoint leaders free from industry ties.
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 strips local governments of authority to reject cell tower placements based on health concerns, leaving communities powerless.
Section 704: Silencing Communities The Telecommunications Act of 1996 was celebrated as a breakthrough in deregulation, intended to foster competition and innovation in the telecom sector. But buried within the act was Section 704, a clause that would fundamentally alter the relationship between citizens, local governments, and federal regulators:
Amend the Act to empower local communities, restore accountability, and update FCC guidelines to reflect modern science.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is legally mandated by Public Law 90-602 (passed in 1968) to “plan, conduct, coordinate and/or support research, development, and operational activities to minimize the exposure of people to unnecessary electronic product radiation.” This statute unmistakably includes modern wireless technologies—like cellphones, tablets, and other devices emitting radiofrequency (RF) radiation. Despite the clear language of the law, the FDA has not only failed to enforce safety standards updated with the latest scientific research, but has also effectively halted additional cancer-related research following the National Toxicology Program (NTP) findings of “clear evidence” of carcinogenic activity in rats. This dereliction of duty leaves Americans exposed to rapidly expanding wireless technologies without the benefit of current, science-based oversight.
Reinvigorate Public Law 90-602 - The simplest solution might also be the most obvious: enforce the law as written. Public Law 90-602 explicitly requires continuous research into electromagnetic radiation from electronic devices. There is no need for Congress to pass a new statute to mandate what already exists in law. Rather, we need agencies to request and allocate funding, hire appropriate teams, and investigate emerging wireless technologies in line with the law’s text. The FDA must fulfill its legal obligations under Public Law 90-602 without delay. We call for:
By compelling the FDA to obey its own founding law and enforce updated, science-based RF radiation guidelines, we safeguard present and future generations. Americans deserve regulatory action grounded in the best available data—not arbitrary defunding of crucial research after early warning signs.
The Biggest Safety Scam of All: SAR Guidelines & The Truth About EMF Protection
The market is flooded with so-called “anti-radiation” products, but many of them are designed in ways that actually increase exposure rather than reducing it. Worse yet, the very guidelines meant to regulate radiation exposure—SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) standards—are a fraudulent framework that has misled consumers for decades.
When the FCC adopted SAR guidelines in 1996, they were based solely on thermal effects, ignoring the far more dangerous non-thermal biological effects that studies have linked to cancer, neurological disorders, reproductive harm, and DNA damage. The telecommunications industry lobbied heavily for these thermal-only standards because they allowed high radiation exposures to be legally classified as "safe." Meanwhile, mounting scientific evidence has proven that SAR is an outdated, fraudulent metric that should never have been used to regulate wireless radiation exposure.
Bottom Line: SAR guidelines were designed to protect industry profits, not public health. Consumers should reject SAR as a safety metric and push for new regulations based on biological effects, not just heating effects.
Many consumers buy laptop radiation shields assuming they are reducing their exposure. In reality, they may be making things worse by:
Instead of relying on ineffective laptop or tablet shields, RF Safe recommends using a shielding fabric baby blanket (approximately 18x18 inches) as a direct barrier for exposed areas. Unlike device-mounted shields that fail to protect at the necessary angles, these simple shielding blankets provide effective coverage between the user and the radiation source. They are lightweight, non-intrusive, and widely available for under $10 on platforms like Amazon.
Safe Practice: Instead of using shielded laptop or tablet cases, place a shielding blanket over your lap or abdomen if necessary, use a desk whenever possible, and disable wireless features when not in use.
Some of the most misleading anti-radiation products on the market are detachable anti-radiation phone cases that claim to “block 99% of radiation.” However, these designs actually increase exposure in real-world use.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has previously taken action against fraudulent anti-radiation products, and with the rise of deceptive marketing surrounding so-called protective accessories, the need for regulatory enforcement has never been greater.
The FTC must act now to protect consumers from deceptive EMF protection products that increase exposure instead of reducing it.
The only way to truly make smart devices safer is to push for LiFi adoption—a light-based communication technology that eliminates the need for harmful RF radiation. Unlike traditional wireless systems that rely on microwave transmission, LiFi uses visible and infrared light to transfer data at high speeds with zero RF exposure.
To protect public health, regulators and consumers alike must demand the transition to LiFi technology in homes, schools, and workplaces.
By understanding these red flags and advocating for safer wireless alternatives, consumers can avoid deceptive anti-radiation products and help drive the transition toward a LiFi-powered future that eliminates RF exposure risks altogether.
RF Safe’s innovations go beyond information and technology to reduce EMR exposure—we are transitioning wireless from the “Microwave Age” to the “Light Age.”
RF Safe's founder is the inventor of a revolutionary Li-Fi system with bio-defense mode, patented under US11700058B2 in 2021. This far-UV light communication system demonstrates how wireless data can be transmitted without harmful microwave radiation, offering:
✅ Higher data speeds than traditional Wi-Fi - ✅ Radiation-free indoor connectivity - ✅ Bioelectric integrity protection
“This shift to light-based communication is, I believe, one of the most important leaps humanity can make,” says Coates. “By embracing Li-Fi, photonic networks, and even carefully managed far-UV for disinfection, we stand to gain not just faster connectivity but true harmony with our biology and environment. Still, to fully realize this vision, we must first repeal Section 704—only then can local communities reclaim their rights, scientific debate can thrive, and the path to the Light Age will be upon us.”
When you support RF Safe—you’re joining a movement for a safer, healthier future.
TruthCase™ is RF SAFE’s physics‑first flip case. It is not just another “anti‑radiation case” — it is three things at once:
The core message is simple and non‑negotiable: you cannot buy your way out of wireless risk with marketing. You can only reduce it with correct orientation, correct design, and correct policy. TruthCase exists to teach all three.
Your voice can make a difference. Join us in demanding updated safety guidelines, continued NTP research, and accountability at the FCC. Let’s push for policies that truly protect public health.
Demand regulatory updates and continued research, referencing the FCC remand and Public Law 90‑602.
Share credible information and advocate for safer technology using our research library and news archive.
Back local and federal efforts to fix Section 704 and move infrastructure toward wired and LiFi‑first designs.
Limit exposure, use wired connections, and avoid body contact with devices using tips from our phone safety guide.
The preponderance of scientific evidence unequivocally demonstrates that cell phone radiation can induce biological effects beyond thermal heating. Studies conducted over the past 30 years, including those by the Interphone Study, Hardell Group, CERENAT Study, NTP, Ramazzini Institute, REFLEX Project, BioInitiative Report, and Dr. Henry Lai, consistently show that RF-EMFs can cause DNA damage, oxidative stress, and increase the risk of cancer at exposure levels below current safety guidelines. Despite this overwhelming evidence, regulatory bodies like the FCC have failed to update safety standards, largely due to regulatory capture and influence from the wireless industry.
Cutting-edge studies have confirmed that outdated FCC guidelines fail to protect against non-thermal effects such as DNA damage, oxidative stress, and cellular dysfunction. Vulnerable populations—especially children—are at risk.
Regulatory inaction poses significant risks to public health, especially for vulnerable populations such as children. Furthermore, the misclassification of RF-EMF risks has impeded the advancement of life-saving medical interventions that could harness non-thermal effects for therapeutic purposes.
These studies collectively challenge outdated FCC guidelines and call for updated safety standards that recognize non-thermal impacts. Unfortunately, research has been halted, limiting public awareness and blocking medical advancements.
Explore RF Safe's SAR Comparison Database, the most trusted resource for evaluating and minimizing cell phone radiation exposure. RF Safe has provided reliable electromagnetic radiation (EMR) safety education for over two decades. Cell Phone Model Index
Discover RF Safe’s exclusive interactive charts to compare phone radiation levels, explore how children’s exposure differs from adults, and learn practical ways to lower RF exposure. Compare All Phones
Kids absorb more radiation due to thinner skulls. Learn how to protect them with our child vs. adult SAR visualizations.
Compare real-world radiation data in interactive charts found only here at RF Safe using the SAR chart explorer.
Turning off unused transmitters significantly lowers exposure. See our radio‑off checklist.
RF Safe was established as a platform to raise awareness about EMF exposure. For more information or press inquiries, contact John Coates:
Phone: 727-610-1188
Address: 8134 122nd St, Seminole, FL 33772
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