The principal function of the Forum is to advise the Government on how industry should reduce the risks from hazardous chemicals to the environment and to human health through the environment. The Forum has 23 members drawn from industry, environmental and animal protection and conservation organisations, trade unions, consumer groups and the scientific community. The Forum issues statements on chemicals which it has considered in detail and which are considered to be a risk, including nonylphenols, octylphenols and their ethoxylates and MCCPs - medium chain chlorinated paraffins. With reports, meetings and papers; criteria for concern and chemicals of concern; terms of reference and contacts.(Original source: http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/chemicals/csf/prog.htm)
