Government inspectorate: iPhone 12 radiation above standard, but no acute health risk

The National Digital Infrastructure Inspectorate has decided not to have the iPhone 12 removed from the shelves for the time being. The radiation observed exceeds the standard, but does not pose a serious, acute health risk.

The RDI wants to wait to investigate the radiation until Apple comes up with an adjustment that brings the specific absorption rate, or sar, within legal limits. writes the inspectorate on Thursday. In the meantime, the agency has received additional information from Apple and has seen the conclusions of the investigation by the French frequency regulator ANFR. “Once the adjustment is complete, the European regulators will jointly examine whether the iPhone 12 meets all requirements. And also whether any follow-up steps need to be taken. France will take the initiative in this regard,” the RDI said.

Earlier this month, the iPhone 12 was withdrawn from the French market by Apple at the request of the ANFR. He stated that the SAR exceeds the legal limits. France may recall sold iPhone 12 devices if Apple does not take action. The company promised two weeks ago to release a software update that should reduce radiation. Apple no longer sells the iPhone 12 itself. It introduced its iPhone 15 series in early September and stopped offering the 12 worldwide after that introduction.