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A1(c).
In any international expansion, there are many possible risks over domestic marketing. In Canada, the two main risks are governmental regulations and currency fluctuations.
• Government regulations: There are two areas of concern, importation restrictions and solid waste restrictions. The Bio-Butler uses two non-toxic household chemicals in the production of the liner, dried lemon juice and sodium bicarbonate. Neither one currently cause any importation problems. Since there are no national standards, local governments decide the solid waste restrictions. Although the Company’s liner would minimally increase the volume of compost material to be deposed, its usage will significantly increase household compliance and render the compost

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