• Regul. Toxicol. Pharmacol. · Feb 2006

    Science and norms in policies for sustainable development: assessing and managing risks of chemical substances and genetically modified organisms in the European Union.

    • Mikael Karlsson.
    • Department of Environmental and Energy Systems, Karlstad University, SE-651 88 Karlstad, Sweden. Mikael.Karlsson@snf.se
    • Regul. Toxicol. Pharmacol. 2006 Feb 1; 44 (1): 49-56.

    AbstractUse of chemical substances and genetically modified organisms cause complex problems characterised by scientific uncertainty and controversies. Aiming at sustainable development, policies for assessment, and management of risks in the two areas are under development in the European Union. The article points out that both science and norms play a central role in risk assessment as well as risk management and suggests that the precautionary principle, the principle of public participation, and the polluter pays principle, all adopted in the European Union, offer a way to operationalise the concept of sustainable development. It is shown, however, that a number of steps ought to be taken to better implement the principles through different policy measures. In doing so, and by recognising the role of both science and norms, the decision-making on risks related to the use of chemicals or genetically modified organisms can be improved to better promote sustainable development.

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