Bromine Science and Environmental Forum (BSEF)

The producers of bromine worldwide established in 1997 an international organization, BSEF. Its members are Albemarle Corporation, ICL Industrial Products, Chemtura and Tosoh Corporation. BSEF receives funding from its members each year: To commission science on brominated flame retardant (BFRs) and bromine; To inform decision-makers and other stakeholders on the results of this science, and to represent the bromine industry on issues of environment and human health BSEF has contracts with independent scientists who evaluate research. Additionally research is commissioned from independent scientists and scientific institutes.