Results of the REBECA Policy Support Action
Results of the REBECA Policy Support Action
Results of the REBECA Policy Support Action
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COMMISSION COMMUNICATION ON THEPRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE (COM(2000)1• PP is relevant only in <strong>the</strong> event <strong>of</strong> a potential risk• Before invoked, scientific data relevant to <strong>the</strong> risks must first beevaluated. However, one factor logically and chronologically precedes thisevaluation, namely identification <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> potentially negative effects <strong>of</strong> aphenomenon.• Scientific evaluation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> potential adverse effects should be undertakenbased on <strong>the</strong> available data when considering whe<strong>the</strong>r measures arenecessary• These general principles include:- proportionality- non discrimination- consistency- examination <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> benefits and costs <strong>of</strong> action or lack <strong>of</strong> action- examination <strong>of</strong> scientific developments15
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