When the Precautionary Principle Is Introduced into the Regulation of Chemicals

question 26

Multiple Choice

When the precautionary principle is introduced into the regulation of chemicals it

• A) introduces caution into public decisions where substantial damages may be unknown.
• B) re-examines where the burden of proof should lie.
• C) scrutinizes serious threats that involve irreversible damage regardless of scientific certainty.
• D) all of the above.

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