Protection of Consumers: The government requires labels on products, such as nutritional labels on food products, warnings on products that could cause serious injury, and the collection of safety information on products.
Occupational Health and Safety: The government has laws that protect people on the job and requires employers to notify employees of possibly dangerous work conditions.
Environmental Protection: The government has passed laws protecting the environment and citizens from unsafe business practices that could influence the health and welfare of the environment and its citizens.