With precaution already being exercised within each agency s regulatory regime and throughout the U.S. system, precaution will remain an inherent element of the U.S. science-based approach to this seamless system. Precaution in Codex Codex must consider the given the diversity of socio-economic conditions among nations when discussing the application of precaution at the international. Codex should carefully delineate between what is appropriate for Codex to consider and what lies within the jurisdiction of member countries, especially with respect to risk management. Add the term science-based, to read as follows. The risk analysis process used in Codex should be science-based, consistent, open and transparent and .
Clarity is needed here.
Accordingly, the US also recommends the deletion of Principle 38. The United States is not certain that the current working principles for risk assessment policy achieve the necessary level of development for a definition. The United States agrees that the primary focus of risk management should be the protection of public health. However, that the Working Principles should also recognize that Codex s mission is to both protect consumer health and promote fair practices in the food trade. These considerations should not be arbitrary and should be made explicit.