CFP Survey Resources
Below you will find a comprehensive collection of documents and tools designed to support your participation in the Chemical Footprint Project (CFP) Survey. These resources provide essential guidance, criteria, and scoring information to help manufacturers, brands, and retailers assess and improve their chemicals management practices.
CFP Chemicals of High Concern (CoHcs) Reference List v3.0
This updated reference list identifies Chemicals of High Concern based on the latest scientific evidence and regulatory standards. Version 3.0 expands coverage to include additional chemical classes, updated hazard scores, and an expanded list of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
Use this list to screen your products and processes for substances that may pose significant risks to human health or the environment.
CFP 2025 Product Survey
- Guidance Document: Step-by-step instructions for completing the Product Survey, tailored for manufacturers and brands selling, licensing, or distributing products
- Scoring Rubric: Details on how survey responses are evaluated and scored, ensuring transparency and consistency in the assessment process
CFP 2025 Packaging Survey
- Guidance Document: Practical advice for addressing chemicals in packaging, including how to identify packaging types, uses, materials, and recyclability.
- Scoring Rubric: Criteria and point allocation for packaging-related survey questions, helping you understand how your packaging practices are measured.
CFP 2025 Manufacturing Survey
- Guidance Document: Instructions for organizations with manufacturing operations to assess chemicals management at the facility level
- Scoring Rubric: Clear breakdown of scoring for manufacturing-related survey responses
CFP Criteria for Determining Chemicals of High Concern
This document outlines the criteria used by CFP to classify a chemical as a Chemical of High Concern, aligning with international standards such as REACH and the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). It covers endpoints including carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, reproductive toxicity, systemic toxicity, and more
Guidelines for the CFP Survey Third Party Verification: Survey Question D4
Detailed instructions for third-party verification of responses to Survey Question D4, ensuring the credibility and accuracy of reported data.
These resources are designed to make the CFP Survey process as clear and actionable as possible. Whether you are new to the survey or seeking to improve your performance, these documents will guide you through each step, from identifying Chemicals of High Concern to understanding scoring and verification requirements.