The science of risk assessment, strategic science areas

	Role of chemicals in the causality of disease This strategic science area aims to put the presumed associations between chemicals in the environment and disease into its proper scientific perspective.
	Risk, hazard and precaution The precautionary principle can lead to unrealistic worst case assumptions based on an evaluation of hazard. It is important to use all available scientific tools to adequately characterise the real risk. This implies increased emphasis on exposure and dose response information.
	Science in society ECETOC will seek out activities to promote the use of science in EU decision making to enhance the acceptance of science by the general public. Specifically, ECETOC will promote the use of data-based risk assessment.