Module 16 2022

02/09/2022

Precautionary Principle - Basis

Art. 174 EC Treaty ● General requirement that Community actions ensure a high level of protection of human health, consumers and the environment

Council Resolution (13 April 1999)

Commission Communication on the precautionary principle (2 February 2000)

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Ensures ● High level of protection of the environment and of human, animal and plant health ● When the available scientific data do not permit a complete evaluation of the risk May be invoked when ● The potentially dangerous effects of a phenomenon, product or process have been identified by a scientific and objective evaluation ● This evaluation does not allow the risk to be determined with sufficient certainty Can act without awaiting further scientific information Cannot be a pretext for protectionist measures Can including shifting the burden of proof The Precautionary Principle

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