France recently banned the sale of iPhone 12 within its borders due to these devices exceeding the maximum levels of electromagnetic radiation emitted from them, as determined by the National Frequency Agency.
Apple issued a statement defending its iPhone 12, stating that it has been certified by numerous international agencies as compliant with global radiation standards.
The company claims to have provided multiple test results, both from Apple’s laboratories and external sources, confirming the phone’s compliance with French regulations. Apple intends to appeal the findings.
Researchers have conducted extensive studies over the past two decades to evaluate the health risks associated with mobile smartphones.
According to the World Health Organization, there is currently no conclusive evidence of adverse health effects resulting from mobile phone use.
The French regulatory agency, in a statement received by AFP, called on Apple to “use all available means to correct this anomaly promptly, if this is not done, Apple should withdraw the devices that have been sold.”
French Minister of Digital Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot expressed confidence in Apple’s sense of responsibility to comply with regulations.
He mentioned that making the smartphone compliant with standards only requires a simple software update, Apple has a 15-day grace period to ensure compliance.
In practical terms, the iPhone 12 exceeds the regulatory limit for specific absorption rate (SAR) by 1.74 watts per kilogram of body weight when carried in the hand.
