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2023-09-14 18:09:34
After the regulatory body responsible for radio frequencies in the France order the suspension of sales of the iPhone 12 due to the supposed radiation emission above the accepted limit, other European countries also began to investigate the issue. More specifically, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands e Italy They stated that they were investigating this aspect of the Apple smartphone.
According to the Archyde.com, with the determination to suspend sales and adapt the emission level within 15 days, Apple also notified the fact to all Member States of the European Union. This created almost a wave of alerts among several countries on the continent, which began to look into the issue.
In the case of Belgium, the country’s Secretary of State for Digitalization, Matthew Michel, requested that the telecommunications regulatory body carry out an analysis and verify whether the iPhone 12 actually emits excessive levels of radiation. The order actually extended to all iPhone models ever released.
He, however, stressed that European standards involve extreme caution and that there were no immediate safety concerns, although he stressed that emission above the limit was not acceptable. The German regulatory body, in turn, stated that the French case will be a guide for Europe as a whole, so it awaits some progress on the part of the French body to examine the issue.
In the Netherlands, the digital services and products supervisory body said it was investigating the matter and would ask Apple for an explanation, although the situation does not represent an acute security risk. according to more information from Archyde.com. The Minister of Industry of Italy also said it was monitoring the case, but would not take any action immediately.
Apple’s position
It is worth remembering that Apple, in response to the French agency’s determination, refuted the allegations and presented documents from regulatory bodies in several countries confirming that the iPhone 12 complies with the recommended exposure limits. The company also committed to continuing dialogue with the country’s government to ensure that the model is not withdrawn from circulation.
In any case, with the announcement of the new models, the iPhone 12 is no longer officially sold by Apple, although remaining units continue to be available at retail. France, however, is considering ordering a recall if the adaptation order is not complied with by the company.
Although the level indicated by the French agency is actually above the limit accepted for the specific absorption rate by the body (5.74W/kg, when the limit is 4W/kg), this limit is ten times lower than the level considered dangerous for the body. human health.
The World Health Organization (WHO) also states that exposure to low-intensity electromagnetic fields is not dangerous to health, so we should avoid alarmism on the subject and await further clarification.
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