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Framing the uncertainty of risk: Models of governance for genetically modified foods

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The interpretation of risk in governance frameworks for genetically modified (GM) foods is an important component of their design and function. This paper develops the concept of a risk frame to better understand how perceptions of risk, uncertainty, and authority over evidence are considered in governance frameworks for GM foods. It develops a typology of risk frames: the proof of harm, precautious and precaution through experience risk frames. The 'precaution through experience' risk frame is an emergent concept offering possible avenues beyond current regulatory standoffs by incorporating both scientific and socio-economic perspectives of risk in deepened deliberative settings. The paper uncovers how varying interpretations of uncertainty and acceptable levels of risk associated with innovative technologies influence the development of public policy within regulatory frameworks for biotechnology. Copyright The Author 2013. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. For Permissions, please email: journals.permissions@oup.com, Oxford University Press.

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  • Lisa F. Clark, 2013. "Framing the uncertainty of risk: Models of governance for genetically modified foods," Science and Public Policy, Oxford University Press, vol. 40(4), pages 479-491, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:scippl:v:40:y:2013:i:4:p:479-491
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