An environmentalist's vision of operationalizing the precautionary principle in the management of chemicals.
In Europe and elsewhere, there is compelling evidence that humans, wildlife, and the environment are being damaged by man-made chemicals. Recognizing that regulatory initiatives are needed to try to prevent harm before it occurs in the future, the precautionary principle has become a focus of attention on both sides of the Atlantic. The authors suggest a way to implement the precautionary principle in the management of chemicals, outlining how this guiding principle can be given a practical relevance within regulatory initiatives to reduce the risks posed by chemicals currently traded in the European Union and elsewhere.
Lyons
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WWF-UK, Norwich, England. g.lyons@mcmail.com
Ahrens
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Salter-Green
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D003132:Commerce / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004782:Environmental Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D005062:European Union; D015386:Hazardous Substances / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D018570:Risk Assessment
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