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Jean-Claude Mass, founder of the French breast implant company PIP, is in prison for not paying bail. He faces charges related to involuntary injuries and is a witness in a manslaughter case. His decision not to pay bail is seen as a deliberate move to avoid compensating victims. The PIP scandal affected thousands globally due to defective implants, with some containing fuel additives. Despite bankruptcy, Mass admitted using non-approved silicone but denied its danger. The French government advised 30,000 women to remove PIP implants, a measure echoed by other countries.

Why is Jean-Claude Mass in prison?

• For avoiding legal charges

• For paying his bail

• For not paying his bail

• For compensating victims

What was the global impact of the PIP scandal?

• It affected only women in France

• It was limited to Europe

• It had no significant impact

• It affected thousands of women worldwide

What was found in the PIP implants that intensified the scandal?

• An additive for fuel

• An additive used in food

• A harmless additive

• A common cosmetic ingredient

What did Jean-Claude Mass admit regarding the silicone used in implants?

• It was approved but dangerous

• It was non-approved and dangerous

• It was non-approved but safe

• It was approved and safe

What action did the French government recommend to women with PIP implants?

• To keep the implants

• To replace them with new PIP implants

• To remove the implants

• To ignore the issue