Regulating BFRs--from science to policy.
An adequate distribution of responsibilities between scientists and policy-makers requires that a distinction be made between theoretical rationality (what to believe) and practical rationality (what to do). In chemical risk management, it is often necessary to base decisions on indications of risk that do not amount to full scientific proof. Guidelines are offered for how this can be done without infringing upon the integrity of science. Furthermore, it is shown that the application of standard decision theory to chemical risks yields conclusions very much in agreement with the precautionary principle.
Hansson
Sven Ove
SO
Department of Philosophy and the History of Technology, Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 78, Stockholm, Sweden. soh@kth.se
D004782:Environmental Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000379:methods; D005411:Flame Retardants / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D006842:Hydrocarbons, Brominated / Q000032:analysis*; D011050:Policy Making; D011640:Public Policy; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors
D005411:Flame Retardants; D006842:Hydrocarbons, Brominated