If, on evaluating the available information, a competent federal authority finds that a foodstuff or a consumer product could be harmful to health, but there is still scientific uncertainty, it may take temporary measures to ensure a high level of health protection until further scientific information is available that permits a more comprehensive risk assessment.
Art. 22 – Precautionary principle
Art. 22
Precautionary principle
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Art. 22 Precautionary principle If, on evaluating the available information, a competent federal authority finds that a foodstuff or a consumer product could be harmful to health, but there is still scientific uncertainty, it may take temporary measures to ensure a high level of health protection un
- SR-Nummer
- SR 817.0
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- Federal act
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- English (en)
- Document date
- 2014-06-20
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- Fedlex
- Legal area
- National law