Article | REF: F1114 V1

Food risk analysis: towards new practices

Author: Bernard CHEVASSUS-AU-LOUIS

Publication date: March 10, 2005

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5. Precautionary principle and risk assessment

The four "pillars" defined above call on a wealth of information to best characterize uncertainty and its possible consequences, and to compare different decision-making options. This is why the application of the precautionary principle by managers, even if it falls within the remit of risk management, has major repercussions on risk assessment itself. In particular, we will analyze the consequences for hazard identification, uncertainty quantification, benefit analysis and vigilance organization.

5.1 Identifying hazards: broadening the vision

Among the criticisms levelled at the "standard" model

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