Risk Analysis Overview
Risk Communication
Risk communication is the process of exchanging information concerning
risk with interested parties (e.g., domestic and foreign industry groups,
foreign governments, consumer groups, and other interested individuals).
Risk communication includes the active exchange of information
throughout the risk analysis process with involved parties and the
communication of the conclusions of risk analysis to all interested and
affected parties. This process includes routine interaction with the
scientific community to ensure the validity of scientific data, methods,
and assumptions.
Risk communication is how APHIS maintains transparent processes.
This transparency is one of the key aspects of the SPS Agreement. APHIS
maintains transparent processes for objectively evaluating new risk
mitigation alternatives where no international standard exists or may not
be appropriate.
Communication About Regulations
When risk analysis is used as a basis for promulgating regulations,
APHIS meets risk communication goals and transparency obligations by
publishing proposed and final rules in the Federal Register. APHIS
demonstrates its commitment to transparency by notifying the WTO of any
measure that may affect another country's trade.
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