The standoff between France and Apple presents an opportunity for reevaluating international radiation norms.
In an unprecedented move, France’s Agency of National Frequencies (ANFR) has temporarily suspended the sale of Apple‘s iPhone 12 series due to concerns over radiation emissions. While the suspension raises questions about the iPhone’s safety, it also draws attention to the varying global standards for electromagnetic radiation.Apple responded by saying that the iPhone 12 has already passed all radiation tests
The French regulatory body took the action after finding that the iPhone 12’s “specific absorption rate” (SAR)—a measure of electromagnetic waves absorbed by the human body—exceeded the European Union’s (EU) legal limit.
