South Korea has also taken action, and France has requested the discontinuation of iPhone 12
On the 17th, Yonhap News Agency reported that the South Korean Ministry of Science, Technology, Information and Communications stated that it had requested Apple to submit a report on the radiation issue of the iPhone 12 model. Previously, the iPhone 12 model was reported to have been discontinued in the French market due to electromagnetic radiation exceeding EU standards.
South Korea requires Apple to submit
IPhone 12 Radiation Status Report
According to reports, the South Korean Ministry of Science, Technology, Information and Communications explained in a press release released on the same day that "the models currently sold in the South Korean market, including the iPhone 12, comply with international standards related to electromagnetic wave safety and have passed qualification assessment certification." However, in order to dispel national anxiety, the South Korean Ministry of Science and Technology still decided to require Apple to explain the relevant situation in accordance with relevant laws.
We will ensure precise validation of four iPhone 12 models in the future. The South Korean Ministry of Science, Technology, Information and Communications stated that if the result of re verification is that the electromagnetic radiation value exceeds the normal standard, the Ministry of Science and Technology will order Apple to make corrections and make a decision to stop importing and selling iPhone 12
France requires iPhone 12 to be discontinued
Regulatory agencies from multiple European countries express concerns
The French National Frequency Administration announced on the 12th that the electromagnetic radiation value of Apple's iPhone 12 phone exceeds EU standards, and has requested Apple to temporarily remove this phone from the French market starting from that day.
According to the testing results released by the regulatory agency, the limb specific absorption rate of this phone is 5.74W/kg, exceeding the EU's upper limit of 4W/kg. Specific absorption rate reflects the level of radiation absorbed by the human body when exposed to electromagnetic radiation.
Jean Noel Barrow, the French minister in charge of digital affairs, stated that Apple has a 15 day deadline to update the software of relevant phones to meet standards. If this American company does not take action to correct this defect, it may demand a recall of all models of Apple phones in the French market.
Since France detected excessive electromagnetic radiation from iPhone12 phones, regulatory agencies in multiple European countries have expressed concern. According to Reuters, Apple generated approximately $95 billion in revenue in Europe last year and sold over 50 million iPhones.
To lift the ban
Apple announces that it will update iPhone 12
According to Agence France Presse on the 15th, an Apple spokesperson stated in a statement that a software update will be released for the iPhone 12 phone in France to comply with the standards enforced by French regulatory agencies, and they look forward to the phone continuing to be sold in France.
Barrow posted on social media that day, stating that since deciding to take down the iPhone 12 in the French market, he has had multiple communications with the Apple team. After discussion, Apple has promised to update the software for this phone in the coming days. The French National Frequency Administration is preparing to quickly test the updated mobile phones to determine if they meet relevant standards, and may cancel the ban measures based on the test results.
Previously, Apple had responded to allegations of excessive radiation on the iPhone 12, stating that the iPhone 12 model has been certified by multiple international organizations and fully complies with international radiation standards.