Applying Precaution in the context of chemical safety
Selected References
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Applying Precaution in the context of Chemical Safety
By Joel Tickner, Judy Stober, Elizabeth Chesler
Regional Activity Centre for Cleaner Production (RAC/CP) -
Tools and Approaches for Applying Precaution in the Context of Chemical Safety: An Introduction
By Franz Xaver Perrez (2006)
This presentation intends to provide an overview on the background and issues surrounding the application of precaution in chemicals management efforts. It will also present current international instruments (both voluntary and legally binding) for applying precaution in the context of chemicals safety -
Applying Precaution in the context of Chemical Safety, Information/Discussion Session on Tools and Approaches
Background Information (Forum V, IFCS/FORUM V/6 INF)
Prepared by Joel Tickner, Consultant, and IFCS Secretariat in consultation with the Forum Standing Committee -
Wingspread Statement on the Precautionary Principle
January 26, 1998 -
A Framework for the Application of Precaution in Science-Based Decision making about risk
Cadre d'application de la précaution dans un processus décisionnel scientifique en gestion du risque
Government of Canada, 2003
English and French versions -
Forum V Plenary Open Information/Discussion Session on Tools and Approaches for Applying Precaution in the Context of Chemical Safety
Reference List - Working version
Compiled by the IFCS Secretariat to provide additional background materials to facilitate preparation and discussions at Forum V -
Rachel's Precaution Reporter: "Foresight and Precaution, in the News and in the World"
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