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9. Conclusion
The precautionary principle is an integral part of a structured approach to risk analysis. It is also appropriate for risk management. It covers cases where scientific data are insufficient, inconclusive or uncertain, and where a preliminary scientific assessment shows that there are reasonable grounds for concern that potentially dangerous effects on the environment and human, animal or plant health may be incompatible with the high level of protection sought.
The Ten Commandments of Precaution
From the considerations set out in this article, we can draw a number of principles to guide our thinking and action:
all risks must be defined, assessed and graded;
The risk analysis must compare the different scenarios of action...
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