In response to recent concerns arising from France regarding the safety of Apple’s iPhone 12, the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) of the UAE has issued a statement assuring residents that mobile phones, including the iPhone 12, are safe to use in the country.
This development comes after France’s radiation watchdog, Agence Nationale des Fréquences (ANFR), banned the sales of the iPhone 12 in France, citing that the smartphone surpassed the European radiation exposure limits during its tests.
The watchdog specifically noted a higher than legally allowed Specific Absorption Rate (SAR), a metric used to measure the rate of radiofrequency energy absorbed by the body from a piece of equipment.
Responding to these concerns, the UAE’s TDRA emphasized that all mobile phones available in the country meet the “highest international security and safety standards,” including standards regarding electromagnetic radiation to ensure the health and safety of users.
The authority highlighted the rigorous approval process these devices undergo to guarantee compliance with technical standards.
France’s junior minister for the digital economy, Jean-Noel Barrot, conveyed the possibility of rectifying the overexposure issue through a software update, noting that failing to resolve the issue might result in a nationwide recall ordered by ANFR.
Meanwhile, Apple has contested ANFR’s findings, asserting that the iPhone 12 has received certifications from several international bodies, testifying its adherence to global radiation norms.