The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) this week demanded the withdrawal of the iPhone 12 from Spain, apparently because it did not comply with the rules. electromagnetic radiation limits It is allowed in the European Union (EU). The temporary order came after France stopped selling Apple devices for the same reason.

The Cupertino company says that the iPhone 12, like its other phones, is certified by various international organizations. Laboratory measurements carried out by the Tim Cook-led firm are said to show levels of electromagnetic radiation consistent with those currently permitted.

iPhone 12 and electromagnetic radiation

OCU announced in its statement that it aims to encourage the measure adopted by the French country in Spain. Because his position is entirely based on In data obtained in FranceThe organization also requested Spanish and European authorities to approve and verify the electromagnetic wave emission parameters of the iPhone 12.

This scenario arises from a report by the National Frequency Agency (ANFR). The French organization measured the specific energy absorption rate (SAR) of 141 devices and found that only the iPhone 12 exceeded the EU permitted limits. The maximum limit for extremities is 4 W/kg.

According to data obtained in French laboratory tests, Apple smart devices were launched in 2020 5.74 W/kg achieved. As we see, it exceeds the allowable limit. Of course, both the ANFR and the OCU in Spain point out that these values ​​do not necessarily imply a health risk.

The EU’s electromagnetic safety limits are 50 times lower than those that may raise suspicion. However, they did not hesitate to implement preventive measures in France and demanded that Apple “immediately take all necessary measures to prevent the launch of iPhone 12.”

Likewise, they asked the American manufacturer to implement corrective measures to make the phones better. currently in use It is “compliant” with current regulations. It was warned that if the request was not met, the company would have to withdraw its equipment from the French market.

French Minister of Digital Transition and Telecommunications Jean Noël Barrot suggested that a software update could fix the problem. Apple, on the other hand, maintains that all its devices comply with current regulations, so we find two different perspectives on the issue.

In the case of Spain, as we said, OCU wants to copy France’s mechanics in the country. Right now no ban was imposed It was made by the Spanish authorities, so we will have to wait to find out what will actually happen. Note that the iPhone 12 was officially discontinued after the arrival of the iPhone 15.

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