title: The precautionary principle in times of intermingled uncertainty and risk: some regulatory complexities.
abstract: This article explores the use of the precautionary principle in situations of intermingled uncertainty and risk. It analyses how the so-called uncertainty paradox works out by examining the Pfizer case. It reveals regulatory complexities that result from contradictions in precautionary thinking. In conclusion, a plea is made for embedment of uncertainty information, while stressing the need to rethink regulatory reform in the broader sense.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Arts and Culture, Maastricht University, The Netherlands. marjolein.vanasselt@tss.unimaas.nl
authors.forename: M B A
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: van Asselt
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Vos
mesh_terms: D000821:Animal Feed; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003657:Decision Making; D004782:Environmental Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005062:European Union; D005503:Food Additives; D006133:Growth Substances; D011050:Policy Making; D011634:Public Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D035501:Uncertainty; D014769:Virginiamycin
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D005503:Food Additives; D006133:Growth Substances; D014769:Virginiamycin