print email comment close Microwave Oven Radiation URL: http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/ResourcesforYouRadiationEmittingProducts/Consumers/ucm142616.htm Description: Information about the safety of microwave oven radiation. Microwaves are "of a form of 'electromagnetic' radiation." Issues addressed include leakage of radiation, an overview of microwave oven safety standards, and tips on safe microwave oven operation. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH). Publisher: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) Library of Congress Subject Headings: Electromagnetic waves Microwave ovens Microwave ovens -- Safety measures LII Database Information: Record 19394 created by Maria Brandt on 10/18/2005 Last modification on 09/08/2009 Published: 10/20/2005   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/19394