The European Unionʹs REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

question 48

Multiple Choice

The European Unionʹs REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and restriction of chemicals) program ______________.

• A) shifts the burden of testing chemical safety from government to industry
• B) was originally enacted to protect endangered species
• C) is enforced by the FDA
• D) was ordered by the Stockholm Convention of 1949
• E) was originally enacted to protect agriculture

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Definitions:

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High Blood Pressure

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