23 experts support an effective precautionary principle for nanomaterials
The Journal of Nanoparticle Research relays this month that 23 experts, out of 33 interviewed in the fall of 2018, have come out in favor of an effective application of the precautionary principle regarding nanomaterials, due to the strong scientific uncertainties that remain regarding their impacts on human health and the environment. The application of the precautionary principle for nanomaterials in Europe has been prevented by its systematic criticism as “unscientific” and “anti-innovation”, the fear of “over-regulating” a beneficial technology or product,
as well as the divergence of interests, priorities and decision criteria. However, 70% of the experts surveyed consider this principle necessary – it has indeed “the potential to enable and encourage democratic, transparent and inclusive decision-making processes where different voices are heard and taken into account”.
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