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The present research, adopting the hypothetical deductive method, sought to analyze aspects of political theory presented by Montesquieu, which over the decades have presented narrow links with the evolution of environmental perspectives today, demonstrating the need to deepen concerns with the environment seeking accountability policy through the premises of the precautionary principle and risk as effective instruments for achieving sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The process of technological innovation is considered fundamental for the development of economic and social activities. Business sectors have been adopting nanotechnologies in their production systems as a competitive element in order to enhance or innovate production. Due to the size of the material worked or the potential obtained on the nano scale, the applications are numerous and growing. But not everything is positive potentiality; There are also risks that, due to the small scale, as well as the alteration of the potentialities of the matter, can present a series of risks to human health and safety, extending to the work environment, since workers, directly involved in productive processes, directly manipulate nanomaterials. The concern of the present research, therefore, is to verify possible parameters for the management of risks and uncertainties related to nanotechnology in the workplace, in order to avoid risks to the health and safety of the worker, since specific legislation or regulations for such purpose are absent. The hypothesis is that even in the absence of specific rules for risk management, the precautionary principle may be adopted to ensure the health and safety of workers in the workplace. The consequent objective is to verify if the principle can be adopted as a basis for risk management in the face of uncertainties, in order to avoid possible injuries to workers' health and safety. For the development of the research we use analytical and hypothetical-deductive methodology, with transdisciplinary aspects, from bibliographic research. After the research, it was concluded that the hypothesis is confirmed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this research was to consider the possibility of abolishing the mandatory labeling of transgenic foods, evaluating the principles of the company's social function, precaution and consumer protection, especially regarding its right to information. The methodology used in this research was that of the deductive method and, in terms of means, the research was bibliographical, with the aid of doctrine and legislation. As for the ends, it was a qualitative research. It was concluded that there are several discourses favorable to transgenics, mainly by the agroindustrial sector and government entities that establish partnerships and receive funds from companies related to the sector. These researches conclude that the innovative techniques used in the production of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are able to produce more food, with quality, at a lower cost and with less area of cultivation. The companies involved with transgenics claim that these innovations seek socioeconomic and environmental development and, consequently, they comply with the principle of the social function provided for in the Constitution. Despite this, there is significant resistance from society against transgenic foods, since these arguments lack more unanimous scientific evidence. Mainly because there are other studies carried out by independent institutions that warn of the emergence of new allergies and intolerances, in proportions of pandemic, and even cancer, associated with the consumption of these foods. Thus, faced with an undeniable impasse, the interested sector, seeking the loss of the obligatory labeling of transgenic foods, starts to speculate the existence of a supposed ideology against transgenics. However, even without going into the heart of the discussion of the positive or negative effects of transgenics, it can be seen that this exoneration conflicts head-on with the precautionary principle. In addition, it represents a social retrogression, as it also offends a fundamental right, that of consumer protection, above all, to be informed and to be able to exercise their freedom of choice for products that are not genetically modified. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]