Escalating Radiation Scandal in iPhone 12 - Apple Urges Employees to Remain Silent
The joy of Apple's launch of the iPhone series has turned into a funeral, as it continues to face backlash from China and Europe.
After the explosion of the iPhone 12 scandal, which France claims exceeds the maximum limits of electromagnetic radiation emitted from it, Apple has requested its employees to remain silent regarding the radiation levels in the iPhone 12.
According to a report published by Bloomberg, Belgium announced on Thursday that it will analyze the health risks associated with using the iPhone 12, just two days after France announced its intention to ban the phone.
The network further revealed that Apple advised its support team not to provide any information when consumers inquire about radiation risks. They issued instructions for employees to say that they "have nothing to share" and confirmed that phones cannot be returned or replaced after two weeks of purchase.
Apple claims that the iPhone 12, like any other device they produce, has undergone safety testing.
The Minister of Digital Affairs in the Belgian government requested the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority to analyze the potential health risks associated with using the iPhone 12.
Reuters quoted Mathieu Michel, the State Secretary for Digital Affairs, saying in a statement, "My mission is to ensure the safety of all citizens."
However, there is no immediate possibility of imposing a ban on this type of phone throughout the European Union. Nevertheless, Belgium's move increases the likelihood of more European countries banning it.
The European Commission states that it is awaiting positions from European countries regarding the ban of this phone before making any decisions.
France banned the sale of iPhone 12 on its territory on Tuesday due to these devices exceeding the maximum limits of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body, according to the National Frequencies Agency.
The agency stated in a statement that it requested the company to "harness all available means to address this issue promptly. If not done so, Apple will have to withdraw the units that have already been sold."
Apple defended the iPhone 12 and stated in a statement that the phone has been approved by numerous international bodies as compliant with global radiation standards.
