Judgment_paragraph 44 · Criminal proceedings against Mathieu Blaise and Others (C-616/17)

44In that regard, it is clear from recital 8 and Article 1(4) of Regulation No 1107/2009 that the provisions of that regulation are based on the precautionary principle and that those provisions do not prevent the Member States from applying that principle where there is scientific uncertainty as to the risks with regard to human or animal health or the environment posed by the plant protection products to be authorised in their territory.