What is not true about the two philosophies of regulating chemicals?

What is not true about the two philosophies of regulating chemicals?









(a) The innocent-until-proven-guilty principle assumes chemicals are safe unless harm can be demonstrated.
(b) The precautionary principle is used in the United States.
(c) The precautionary principle assumes chemicals are harmful unless safety can be demonstrated.
(d) The innocent-until-proven-guilty principle allows rapid approval of chemicals by regulatory agencies but increases the risk of harmful chemicals being approved.
(e) The precautionary principle can cause delays in the use of beneficial chemicals but reduces the risk of harmful chemicals being approved.













Answer: B


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