The French radiation monitoring authority, ANFR, contacted Apple to inform it of its decision to ban the sale of the iPhone 12. This decision was made based on tests conducted by the authority, which revealed that the specific absorption rate (SAR) of the iPhone 12 exceeded the legally permissible limit by a slight percentage. That is, the iPhone 12 emits slightly more radiation. Which is considered safe or permitted under French regulations. As a result, they took action to stop its sales in France.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is a measure used to determine the rate at which the human body absorbs RF energy from a wireless device, such as a smartphone. It is usually expressed in watts per kilogram (W/kg) and represents the amount of RF energy absorbed per unit mass of body tissue.
Many countries set specific absorption limits to ensure that these devices emit radiation within safe levels. When a device's SAR exceeds the permissible limit, it may raise concerns about potential health risks from prolonged exposure to these high levels of RF radiation.
According to the French Minister of State for the Digital Economy, Paris urged Apple to stop sales of its iPhone 12 in France due to radiation levels exceeding permissible limits. This statement came in an interview by the French Minister of State for the Digital Economy, Jean-Noel Parrot, with Le Parisien newspaper, last Tuesday.
The French radiation monitoring authority ANFR said that accredited laboratories found that the body’s absorption of electromagnetic energy amounts to 5.74 watts per kilogram during tests simulating when the phone is held in the hand or in the pocket.
The European standard is a specific absorption rate of 4.0 watts per kilogram in such tests.
The French radiation monitoring authority, ANFR, informed Apple of its decision to ban the sale of the iPhone 12. This decision came after a series of tests that revealed that the specific absorption rate of the iPhone 12 exceeded the legally permissible limit.
The authority said that its agents will verify that the iPhone 12 models are no longer for sale in France, starting today, Wednesday.
When Agence France-Presse contacted Apple, Apple insisted in a statement that the iPhone 12 devices are already compatible with safe radiation exposure limits, and will contact the competent French authority to prove this.
Barrow said that updating the operating system would be sufficient to fix radiation problems associated with the iPhone 12, which the American company has sold since 2020.
He said Apple must provide a response within a two-week time frame. He stressed that if they do not meet this deadline, he is willing to confiscate all iPhone 12 models currently in circulation. This policy applies uniformly to everyone, including big tech companies.
The European Union has set safety limits for SAR values associated with exposure to mobile phones, which may increase the risk of some forms of cancer according to scientific studies.
The French supervisory authority will share its findings with regulatory bodies in other EU member states. Barrow stated that, in practical terms, this decision could lead to a ripple effect, like a snowball effect.
In 2020, France expanded its regulations to require retailers to include information about radiation levels on the packaging of various electronic products, extending beyond mobile phones to include tablets and other similar devices.
NoteThis news came in conjunction with Apple’s announcement of its new series of phones IPhone 15 And some other products and services.
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I have an iPhone 12 and I am afraid 💔💔😳
I have an iPhone 12 Pro Max. Should I sell it and get an iPhone 15 Pro Max?
Hello Mahmoud Hajouni 😎, It's okay to change if you want to get the latest and most advanced version of iPhone. But remember, new versions aren't always necessary if your current device meets your needs and expectations. Jumping from the iPhone 12 Pro Max to the 15 Pro Max will give you some new benefits, but it may also cost. In the end, everything depends on your technical needs and requirements.
This will have a negative impact on sales, most of which were XNUMX years ago. This is a very early decision. I think the French were hasty. They should have waited another three years.
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Hello Bahaa Al-Salibi, you seem to value patience and deliberation in making decisions 😄. But we must always remember that safety comes first, and that is what France tried to do here. good luck! 🍏📱
This is a very dangerous matter if proven
The biggest fear about the Apple Bluetooth headset is whether it is safe
Hello Salman 🙋♂️, regarding your question about the Apple Bluetooth headset, the headphones use very low levels of radiation compared to mobile phones. Therefore, it is considered safe to use according to international standards. But like everything else in life, excess is always unhealthy. 😅🎧🍏
Is it possible for Apple to issue an urgent update to treat the radiation issue in the iPhone 12?
Hello Fares 🙋♂️ Yes, it is possible that Apple will issue an update to reduce radiation in the iPhone 12. The French Minister of State for the Digital Economy has indicated that an operating system update may be enough to fix the radiation problem. Don't worry, Apple always pays great attention to the health aspect of its users 🍏💪.
Our opinion is of no use in this matter because we are not specialists in this field and we do not have the technical means to decide on this matter, but the economic war between the big guys could be behind this matter. The iPhone 12 has been on the market for nearly 4 years. Does it take time to discover the danger of using this device and then demand that the manufacturing company respond within two weeks? Consider this contradiction.
Does this apply to all iPhone XNUMX series or only the smaller iPhone XNUMX series??
Hello Abu Tamim 🙋♂️, the decision applies to all categories of iPhone XNUMX without exception. They are all in the same boat, they seem to have exceeded the permissible radiation limits! 📵🔆
All categories of iPhone 12? I have a 12 Pro Max, is there a problem with it?
please, let us know
Hello Muhammad Al-Otaibi 👋, Yes, this decision includes all categories of iPhone 12, including the Pro Max. But do not worry, the radiation emitted by the device exceeds the permissible limit by a very slight percentage and does not pose a health risk. It is worth noting that Apple confirms that iPhone 12 devices are already compatible with safe radiation exposure limits. 🍏📱😉
But early from France, Apple is also supposed to take care of things like this. Half of its conference was about protecting the planet and humans 🤐
Hello Firas 🙋♂️, Yes, it is no secret that Apple cares about the environment and people, but this does not mean that it neglects other matters. In fact, Apple stated in a statement that all iPhone 12 devices comply with safe radiation exposure limits, and it will contact the competent French authority to prove this. 😊📱💚
How and all the credits are printed on the back of the iPhone and inside the settings menu!
Hello Abdullah 🙋♂️, it is very easy. You will find the credentials printed on the back of the iPhone and inside the settings menu in the “About” section. This includes information related to the programs, devices and capabilities. 📱🧐
A random sample from a random location should be tested in each shipment 📦
You reach the border and do not enter until after the test result
Have you heard of the car factory scandal with the failure of crash tests in the front corner on the passenger side because the focus of the tests is the same place on the driver's side?
You are welcome, Von Islam 😊 Unfortunately, many companies rely on specific tests and may overlook some other aspects. As the saying goes, “Man learns from his mistakes,” we hope this incident serves as a lesson for technology companies to conduct more comprehensive testing in the future. 📱🔬
I think the French people have had enough of buying this version of the phone