The iPhone 12 exceeds the emission limits of radio frequency waves set by the French National Frequency Agency (ANFR)meaning that the human body absorbs more radiation than is considered safe when in contact with this device, and which has led to its withdrawal from the market.

The ANFR has analyzed 141 mobile phones to determine the rate of radio frequency energy absorbed by the human body when using these devices, with the aim of evaluating whether they comply with the limits of the specific absorption rate set by this agency has been established and is considered safe.

In the analysis, this frequency takes into account tactile contact at a distance of 0 mm, i.e. attached to the user’s limbs when in the hand or in the pocket; and at a distance of 5 mm from the body, with the mobile phone stored in a jacket pocket or bagdetails Europe Press.

The body responsible for this analysis has warned that the iPhone 12 exceeds the established limits in at least one of the two tests, as stated in a press release. So if the maximum limit for the 0mm distance is 4 watts per kilogram (W/kg), the Apple device is 5.74 W/kg. In the other analysis it does not conflict with the regulations, which set the limit at 2 W/kg.

As a result, the ANFR has demanded that the iPhone 12 be withdrawn from the market, at least until technology company Apple corrects the radiation values ​​at 0 mm distance with the user’s limbs. This request came into effect on Monday, as announced by the French Minister of Digital Transition and Telecommunications, Jean-Noël Barrot.

“With regard to already sold phones, Apple must take corrective measures as quickly as possible to bring the affected phones into compliance with the regulations,” the ANFR said in a statement on its website. “Otherwise, Apple will have to remove them”.

iPhone 12 was presented in mid-October 2020. It became the best-selling 5G mobile phone that month and, together with the same family model 12 Pro, accounted for a quarter of global 5G device sales that month, according to Counterpoint data.

Apple disputed the French findings, saying the iPhone 12 had been certified as compliant with radiation standards by multiple international bodies.

Apple’s website states that the iPhone 12 has a Sar of 0.98 watts per kilogram when held near the ear and 0.99 watts per kilogram when worn or placed in a pocket, well below what the French to claim.

After the French announcement, the regulators of Germany and Belgium are willing to assess the potential health risks associated with this model smartphone. In addition, Italy and Spain monitor the situation, report Daily email.

Researchers have conducted a large number of studies over the past two decades to evaluate the health risks of cell phones.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), no adverse health effects from its use have been identified.

Apple launched its iPhone 15 line on Tuesday and hasn’t yet shared RF power for the models, but previous models don’t exceed 0.99, according to the tech giant’s website. (JO)