Which statement is true about PCB production and disposal?

Which statement is true about PCB production and disposal?

• A. New production and improper disposal are prohibited
• B. They cannot be used in any equipment
• C. They are banned from all countries
• D. Only export is prohibited

Answer: (A)

PCBs are highly toxic and persist in the environment, so regulations focus on stopping new production and ensuring safe, proper disposal. The true statement reflects that production of PCBs has been prohibited in most jurisdictions and disposing of PCB-containing materials improperly is illegal, because both actions pose serious risks to health and the environment. While older equipment may still contain PCBs and must be handled under strict waste-management rules, the overarching rule is that you should not produce new PCBs and you should not dispose of them in an uncontrolled or reckless way.

PCBs are highly toxic and persist in the environment, so regulations focus on stopping new production and ensuring safe, proper disposal. The true statement reflects that production of PCBs has been prohibited in most jurisdictions and disposing of PCB-containing materials improperly is illegal, because both actions pose serious risks to health and the environment. While older equipment may still contain PCBs and must be handled under strict waste-management rules, the overarching rule is that you should not produce new PCBs and you should not dispose of them in an uncontrolled or reckless way.