To exchange information on the current and future policy and practices
of Government on risk assessment;
To provide a forum for discussing how greater coherence and consistency
of approach on risk assessment can be achieved by Government;
To provide a network for considering the policy and practical implications
of other national and international initiatives in the field of risk assessment;
To provide a forum for the development of advice on technical and policy
aspects of risk assessment;
To report periodically to Ministers on the progress made towards achieving
greater coherence and consistency of approach and to advise on future activities
