French regulator halts Apple iPhone 12 sales citing radiation concerns: Report
Regulators in France have ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12 due to an excessive amount of electromagnetic radiation and to repair existing iPhones.
iPhone 12 sales stopped in France
Highlights
- Certified labs have found that the body absorbs 5.74 watts per kilogram of electromagnetic energy
- WHO’s extensive studies find no harm from mobile phone use, providing a global perspective
The French Agency for the Regulation of Radio Frequency (ANFR) has declared that Apple's iPhone 12 model has exceeded the permissible level of electromagnetic energy that is absorbed by the human body in tests conducted by authorised laboratories.
These tests were conducted to simulate the phone being held in one's hand or in one's pocket.
As per the Reuters report, ANFR stated that the European standard for electromagnetic energy absorption rate is 4.0 W/kg, which they found to be exceeded by the iPhone 12.
As a result, Apple has been ordered to remove the model from French markets starting 12 September.
However, when we went to check the official report on the AFNR website, the page was no longer available and the content had been removed
Regulatory directive to Apple
The ANFR wants Apple to fix any phones that have already been sold that don't meet the standards, or they could be recalled. They want Apple to take action as soon as possible.
The tests for measuring radiation at a five-centimeter distance showed that the phones met the standard of 2.0 watts per kilogram, which addresses some of the regulators' concerns.
Verification by ANFR
The ANFR is going to check if Apple has stopped selling the iPhone 12 in France, which is a sign that they're following the rules.
Apple has responded to alpha-fetoprotien (AFP), saying they're following the exposure limits and will do their best to show they're in line.
Global regulatory measures
Many countries limit the amount of electromagnetic radiation from mobile phones in order to protect people from potential health hazards.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that, based on extensive research, there is no definitive evidence of negative health consequences associated with the use of mobile phones.
