Our purpose is to promote the conduct of scientifically robust and technically advanced assessments of risks from chemical exposure through certification of individuals with demonstrated expertise in Environmental Risk Assessment.

The goals of the association are:

• To promote scientific progress in environmental risk assessment, an area of expertise in environmental sciences

• To encourage the education and training of professionals in Environmental Risk Assessment of chemical substances

• To promote the proper application of scientific research in Environmental Risk Assessment of chemical substances

• To establish and maintain standards for training, knowledge, skills and expertise for professionals to qualify as a certified specialist in the field of Environmental Risk Assessment

• To offer internationally accepted recognition for such qualified specialists through certification