Pure Appl. Chem., 2003, Vol. 75, No. 11-12, pp. 2515-2519
http://dx.doi.org/10.1351/pac200375112515
Precautionary principle and endocrine active substances
Abstract:
The precautionary principle has been central to many of the debates concerning the appropriate approach to the threat posed by endocrine active substances (EASs). This newly emerging principle has been applied to issues as diverse as persistent organic pollutants and the European trade barrier on beef from hormone-treated cattle.