Herbicides and Pesticides
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Why are children more susceptible to the toxic effects of flame retardants?

  • Due to their mature brains and organs
  • Due to their developing brains and organs (correct)
  • Because of their weak immune system
  • Because of their constant exposure to flame retardants
  • What is a global effect of flame retardants?

  • Their persistence as pollutants in the environment (correct)
  • Their ability to reduce fires
  • Their use in medical products
  • Their benefit to wildlife
  • What is a risk posed by the contamination of air, water, and soil by flame retardants?

  • To neither humans nor wildlife
  • Only to humans
  • To both humans and wildlife (correct)
  • Only to wildlife
  • What contributes to the prevalence of flame retardants in homes and surroundings?

    <p>Their presence in everyday products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may the Commission introduce to address regulatory needs regarding flame retardants?

    <p>Ecodesign Requirements on flame retardants in specific products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Ecodesign Requirements on flame retardants in specific products?

    <p>To restrict the use of flame retardants in certain products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Commission's proposal for energy-related products?

    <p>To expand empowerment to include virtually all possible products under Ecodesign and Sustainable Products Regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of the presence of flame retardants in everyday products?

    <p>An increase in the prevalence of flame retardants in homes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of flame retardants?

    <p>They are persistent pollutants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it necessary to address regulatory needs regarding flame retardants?

    <p>Because they pose risks to humans and wildlife</p> Signup and view all the answers

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