In a recent dispute, Apple has contested the assertions made by France’s regulatory body, ANFR (National Frequency Agency), regarding the electromagnetic radiation emissions from the iPhone 12, which was first released in 2020. ANFR alleges that the iPhone 12 surpasses the European Union’s standard for exposure, specifically in terms of its Specific Absorption Rate (SAR), which measures radiation absorption in watts per kilogramme.
According to ANFR’s findings, the iPhone 12’s SAR exceeds the European Union’s standard of four watts per kilogramme. The regulatory agency has urged Apple to implement corrective updates to address this issue, warning that a failure to do so could result in a recall of the smartphones.
In response to these claims, Apple issued a statement asserting that the iPhone 12 had received certifications from multiple international bodies and was recognized as compliant with all SAR regulations and standards applicable worldwide. The statement emphasized that Apple had provided ANFR representatives with multiple test results from both Apple and independent third-party laboratories, demonstrating the device’s compliance with established regulations.
ANFR’s testing involved the examination of 141 smartphones, and their report indicated that the iPhone 12 exhibited radiation levels more than 40 percent above the legal limit for SAR. This ongoing dispute highlights the importance of stringent regulatory oversight and raises questions about the safety of mobile devices in relation to electromagnetic radiation exposure.
