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“Hazard” is defined as the potential of an agent or stressor to cause harm to a biological system (e.g. a species). The significance of these harms are defined as the consequences of the hazard in the context of a risk assessment.

“Hazard” is defined as the potential of an agent or stressor to cause harm to a biological system (e.g. a species) (UNEP/IPCS, 1994).