Problems of the precautionary principle for policy making process

In the case of the REACH Regulation

Abstract

Recently, the precautionary principle has been used for policymaking on chemicals with scientific uncertainty. This paper take the REACH regulation for the European Environmental regulation, and consider the precautionary principle for policy making process. When applying a precautionary principle to a chemical substance policy, it judges passing through a stage, after considering it as a control subject candidate. Progressing towards readjustment was suggested in such a process.