Mobile Phone Shields

Mobile phone users will see that products are advertised that claim to “shield” or “reduce” radiation from handsets and enhance the safety of users from electromagnetic emissions (EME).

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) relies on the advice of national and international health authorities and regulators who have found that devices designed to “shield” mobile phone users are unnecessary and their effectiveness in in reducing exposure in everyday use is unproven.

Consumers should look for science-based facts about such products, including independent test reports in real life use conditions to confirm any marketing claims about such products.

In regard to reducing exposure from mobile phones, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) says:

“Be aware that some so-called protective devices may not reduce RF EME.” and “ARPANSA does not recommend the use of any protective devices other than approved hands-free accessories that let you keep the phone away from the head during use.

All mobile phone models sold in Australia are designed, built and tested to meet strict science-based safety standards, which include the added precaution of a safety margin to ensure they can be used safely by the general public.