On September 21, 2026, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published Notice / Request for Information - HHS-OASH-2026-0397; FR Doc. 2026-19252.
HHS seeks evidence on RF/EMF exposure, health outcomes, exposure limits, SAR, power density, 5G/6G, Wi-Fi, satellites, IoT, wearables and sensitive populations. The RFI does not itself modify FCC or FDA requirements.
Status and timing: Request for Information only; comments are due October 21, 2026. No binding requirements or effective date are established.
Impact
Impact assessment: High.
Key reasons: The RFI initiates a broad review that could influence future wireless exposure policies. On September 21, 2026, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published Notice / Request for Information; HHS-OASH-2026-0397; FR Doc.
Who is affected?
Wireless device manufacturers, operators and infrastructure providers, SAR and MPE laboratories, and wearable and IoT manufacturers.
Conclusion:
Stakeholders should evaluate a technical response by October 21 and monitor subsequent measures from the HHS, FDA, or FCC.
Regulatory Authority
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Regulatory Impact
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