model to evaluate health hazards and conditions of human exposure to it in order to both ascertain the likelihood that exposed humans will be adversely affected, and to characterise the nature of the effects they may experience. Risk behaviour Specific forms of behaviour that are proven to be associated with increased susceptibility to a specific injury, disease or form of ill health. Risk characterisation A combination of information obtained from the hazard identification, dose-response assessment, and exposure assessment to estimate the risk associated with each exposure scenario considered, and to present information on uncertainties in the analysis for risk management to proceed. Risk communication The process of establishing two-way communication, recognising that people's feelings and emotions are legitimate, involving people in making decisions that directly affect them, informing and advising Maori and other communities or people about risks and their impact, and involving them in plans for managing the risk. Risk factor An aspect of personal behaviour or lifestyle, an environmental exposure or an inborn inherited characteristic that is associated with an increased risk of a person developing a disease. Risk factor for carcinogens The extra risk of getting cancer due to exposure substance; set by the USEPA or the WHO. Risk goods Any organism, organic material, or other thing, or substance, that (by reason of its nature, origin, or other relevant factors) it is reasonable to suspect constitutes, harbours, or contains an organism that may (a) cause unwanted harm to natural and physical resources or human health in New