Apple unveiled its new iPhone 15 series at its Wonderlust event yesterday. The much-anticipated phones quickly became a topic of conversation around the world with their features and prices. However, in France, the focus was not on the iPhone 15, but on the iPhone 12. The sale of the model in the European country has been banned due to above-threshold radiation levels. Here are the details….
France Bans iPhone 12 Over Radiation Fears
The French government’s radiation watchdog, the ANFR, has notified Apple that it plans to ban the sale of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro in France. The ANFR said that the phones emit excessive levels of radio waves, which could pose a health risk to users. Apple has disputed the ANFR’s findings, saying that the phones meet all applicable safety standards. The company has said that it will appeal the decision.
The ANFR’s decision is based on a study that found that the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro emit up to 1.5 watts per kilogram of radio waves at close range. This is above the 1 watt per kilogram limit set by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection. The ICNIRP’s limits are based on the amount of radio waves that are considered safe for human exposure. However, some experts have argued that the limits are too high and that even low levels of radio waves can be harmful.
Apple has disputed the ANFR’s findings, saying that the phones meet all applicable safety standards. The company has said that it will appeal the decision. However, It remains to be seen whether the ANFR’s decision will be implemented or if Apple will be able to overturn it.
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