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The Precautionary Principle and Toxic Chemicals
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What is the primary goal of the precautionary principle?
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To take preventive action to avoid or minimize harm from toxic chemicals.
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The precautionary principle aims to prevent harm to human health and the environment by taking action to avoid or minimize the potential risks associated with toxic chemicals, even when there is scientific uncertainty about the full extent of those risks.