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Precautionary approach

The precautionary approach is a stance on product and material selection based on use of the precautionary principle, which suggests that we should avoid using questionable chemicals and materials until science has proven them safe. In this approach, if there are reasonable questions about a material's safety relative to environmental or human health, it should be avoided when possible.