Europe Follows the Precautionary Principle Approach to Environmental Health and Safety

question 98

Multiple Choice

Europe follows the precautionary principle approach to environmental health and safety. This means:

• A) everyone takes precautions and is always on the watch for environmental issues.
• B) once a product is thought to be harmful, it is investigated immediately.
• C) manufacturers of new products need to prove the product is safe.
• D) consumers regularly review product safety regulations.

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Definitions:

Middle-Income Counterparts

Individuals or groups belonging to the socio-economic class that is between the working class and the upper class, often considered the average or standard economic status in society.

Child-Support Payments

Financial contributions that a non-custodial parent is legally obligated to pay to help support their offspring's upbringing and care.

Higher-Paying Job

Employment that offers a salary or wage significantly above the average for a given profession or region.

Environmental Inequities

Refers to the unequal distribution of environmental benefits and burdens among different social, economic, and racial groups.