In which situation has the precautionary principle been least strictly applied A
ID: 106505 • Letter: I
Question
In which situation has the precautionary principle been least strictly applied A toy company recalls a particular brand of action figure after several young children nearly die from choking on loose pieces of plastic A foreign marketplace relaxes certain restrictions on genetically modified produce after testing demonstrates that the produce poses no health risks to consumers A chain of health stores is allowed to sell over-the-counter nutritional supplements that have not been tested by the Food and Drug Administration for adverse effects A zoning board rejects an application to build an auto repair shop because the applicant cannot guarantee that hazardous chemicals from the shop won't contaminate a nearby river. The U.S. government requires that cigarette manufacturers include on cigarette packages a warning from the surgeon general that smoking causes diseases such as lung cancer.Explanation / Answer
According to the theme of precautionary principle the correct answer is - option 4 as the zoning board rejects application on the basis of scientific test.