The regulatory framework for chemicals must protect health, especially the most vulnerable members of our society, and also must allow states to regulate toxic chemicals in order to protect their communities. Four considerations should guide precautionary policy implementation:
action to prevent harm despite uncertainty,
shifting the burden of proof to proponents of a potentially harmful activity,
examination of a full range of alternatives to potentially harmful activities, including no action, and
democratic decision making to ensure inclusion of those affected.
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