concern on vs Concern regarding

Both 'concern on' and 'concern regarding' are used in English, but 'concern regarding' is more commonly used and considered more formal. 'Concern on' is less common and may sound awkward in some contexts.

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concern on

This phrase is less common and may sound awkward in some contexts, but it is not grammatically incorrect.

It can be used to express worry or interest about a particular topic or issue, but it is less common than 'concern regarding.'

Examples:

I have a concern on the safety of the new equipment.
Her concern on the environment is evident in her daily actions.
The manager expressed his concern on the project deadline.
The teacher's concern on the students' progress was evident.
There is growing concern on the impact of climate change.

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A concern on the air-con but very fast intervention of the elevator Proprietairesl is currently under construction.
The ECB expressed particular concern on the lack of clear rules concerning transfers of reserves from the Swedish Central Bank to the national treasury.
This is why I believe that the report should have expressed greater concern on this issue.
But there are small factions in the whole population that is concern on this issue in their own big way.
Anyone participating in the ACP assemblies can confirm this concern on the part of these countries.
The Communication comes at a time of growing concern on the part of a sizeable section of the population about asylum and migration issues.
I am sure that those of you who are committed to the system for development policy reasons will understand my concern on this point.
The Honourable Member raises his concern on the negative effect that any eventual imposition of sanctions on American products would have on businesses established in the South West of England.
The Honourable Member raises her concern on the negative effect that any eventual imposition of countermeasures on American products would have on the timber business in Ireland.
"Fair Russia" has expressed its concern on the politics of Putin and Medvedev in Russia in recent months.
I consider it significant, however, that there is also an increased sense of concern on the part of many men and women, whatever their religious or political views, for the future of our democratic societies.
We all know that ordinary American citizens don't give any concern on this issue because it doesn't necessarily affect their day to day living.
The Commission would like to state clearly that, above all, we share your regret and concern on the possible social consequences for those who may be affected.
È This is not our only concern on the investigation.
This is my concern on this issue.
The Commission shares Parliament's concern on the deterioration of the situation in Nepal.
We will continue to use appropriate measures to express our concern on individual cases.
That is perhaps more an unfounded concern on the part of the decision-maker.
The European Parliament too has expressed its concern on previous occasions.
In them there is more concern on the left families.

Alternatives:

concern regarding
concern about
concern with
concern over
concern for

Concern regarding

This phrase is more commonly used and considered more formal than 'concern on.'

It is a formal way to express worry or interest about a particular topic or issue.