Applying the precautionary principle to consumer household cleaning product development |
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Authors: | Cara AM BondiAuthor Vitae |
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Institution: | Research & Development, Seventh Generation, Inc., 60 Lake Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401, USA |
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Abstract: | Hazardous chemicals are pervasive in household disinfectant products. Many ingredients have established associations with acute and chronic human health conditions as well as with environmental damage. Although these associations are suggested but not proven, they are of great concern. This article describes the application of the precautionary principle to the selection of an anti-microbial active ingredient for a botanical disinfectant when significant uncertainty exists around the hazard and risk of traditional disinfectant active ingredients. We show that application of the precautionary principle does not stifle innovation and facilitates a responsible approach to product development. |
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Keywords: | Product development Toxic chemicals Household cleaning Precautionary principle Disinfectant |
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