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Laws & Regulations
Are imported products screened for radiation hazards?
Is labeling required for radiation-emitting consumer products?
Is there radioactivity in food?
What federal standards address radioactivity in food?
What is food irradiation?
What kinds of consumer products contain radioactive materials?
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Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials
What is background radiation? Is background radiation a risk to me and my family?
What is radon gas? Is it dangerous?
Where can I find more information about radon in my home?
Where does radon gas come from?
What advice does the EPA have about radon for consumers who have granite countertops?
Can I test my granite countertops for radiation?
Are granite countertops radioactive? Are the levels dangerous?
Are there regulations about radiation in granite countertops?
Where can I get information about electric and magnetic fields from power lines?
Where can I get information about electromagnetic radiation from smart meters?
Are there regulations concerning radiation emissions from power lines?
Where can I find information about cell phone safety concerns?
Where can I find information about living near a cell phone tower?
Where can I get information about electromagnetic radiation from cell phones?
Nuclear Power Plants
How is the EPA involved with the regulation and safety of nuclear power plants?
What does the EPA do if there is a nuclear power plant accident?
Where can I get information about a specific nuclear power plant?