This article describes the precautionary principle and the basic principles are the main problems associated with its use, and includes a number of examples of its use, especially in the field of activity based on the risk of harm to human health and the environment. Appendices provide detailed examples of how the precautionary principle has been applied to the Rules in three key areas: agriculture, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Describe the various forms of the precautionary principle, its widespread use in international agreements, it differs from the cost-benefit analysis, its offset the burden of proving that the activity is safe from industry regulators and the importance of addressing Type I and Type II errors and the status quo bias when considering to cause the precautionary principle. "Hide
by Michael W. Toffel, Nazli Z. Uludere Aragon 24 pages. Publication Date: June 28, 2010. Prod. #: 610043-PDF-ENG
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