Whereas a criminal can have the defense of innocent until proven guilty,
when it comes to chemical toxicity it really should be reversed -- toxic
until proven safe. To make any change in policy fail-safe, however, such
as REACH proposes to do, the testing for toxicity or danger of any chemical
From: Risk Policy Report, Jan. 16, 2007
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Use Of 'Precautionary Principle' For Chemicals Is Growing
Environmentalists and other public health advocates say recent
movements by states, businesses and
