An RSI Understanding Risk method
Comparative analysis
Comparative analysis is one of the methods used by Risk Sciences International to better understand risk.
Broadly
Comparative analysis evaluates differences and similarities across systems, jurisdictions, technologies, or risk management strategies. It is used to benchmark best practices, identify policy gaps, or assess harmonization potential. This method can draw on regulatory inventories, technical performance metrics, or cross-national risk responses. The benefit is structured insight into alternatives and precedents; the challenge lies in context sensitivity and avoiding false equivalencies.
More specifically
RSI applies comparative analysis to help clients understand how their approaches align with, or diverge from, global norms and emerging standards. The firm synthesizes data from scientific literature, regulatory databases, and institutional experience to highlight strategic options and policy consequences. Whether comparing chemical thresholds, response systems, or governance models, RSI brings methodological discipline to comparative framing.