Precautionary Principle

Meaning, Term, and Glossary Definition - What is Precautionary Principle?

When information about potential risks is incomplete, basing decisions about the best ways to manage or reduce risks on a preference for avoiding unnecessary health risks instead of on unnecessary economic expenditures.

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