Many European Nations Use the "Precautionary Principle" to Help Regulate

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Multiple Choice

Many European nations use the "precautionary principle" to help regulate potentially toxic chemicals. What does this mean?

• A) Chemicals must be proven to be safe before being introduced into the environment.
• B) Corporations may be exempt from testing if their costs in doing so are too high.
• C) Regulators must demonstrate risk to the public before banning a chemical.
• D) Without a strong risk, corporations need not release data about their products.

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