France Forces Apple To Halt iPhone 12 Sales Over Radiation Levels, Issues Recall Threat
On the same day Apple announced its newest iPhone 15 family of smartphones, the ANFR put out its own iPhone-related news. The French agency reported that an accredited laboratory recently tested Apple's iPhone 12 and was in violation of compliance with EU regulations. Apple immediately disputed the results, stating it had complied with all radiation regulations.
Apple argues that its iPhone 12 passed multiple lab assessments by the company and third-party labs. Because of this, the company says it has proven the smartphone complies with EU regulations.
Jean-Noël Barrot, France's minister in charge of digital issues, remarked to a French radio station that ANFR "is in charge of controlling our phones which, as there are software updates, may emit a little more or a little less electromagnetic waves."
Anyone concerned about possible radiation exposure while using any smartphone can lessen the risk by turning off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when they are not needed. By turning off these transmitters, a user can lower the RF radiation exposure to their head by 15.2%, according to a report by Radio Frequency Safe. Another simple tip is to use the smartphone's built-in speaker while taking calls, allowing users to keep the device away from their heads altogether.
While France may be taking a hard stance against Apple and its iPhone 12, the World Health Organization has said following many studies, "no adverse health effects have been established as being caused by mobile phone use."