Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)

Chemicals of Interest (COI)

CFATS regulates over 300 chemicals of interest (COI) as listed in Appendix A that are known to be easily weaponized. Organizations that possess any of these chemicals at, or above, the established screening threshold quantity (STQ) and concentration, are required to report this information to CISA via a secure online portal.

Industries affected

CFATS affects a wide variety of industries beyond chemical companies. This regulation applies to any facility that possesses a pre-determined threshold of any specified COI. For example, a food manufacturer utilizing multiple ammonia refrigeration units will likely be in possession of a volume of ammonia at or above the STQ for ammonia (as listed in Appendix A COI). Typical industries or processes subject to the CFATS program include the following:

Our expert consultants understand the critical importance of meeting the stringent requirements set forth by the CFATS regulation. Organizations subject to CFATS must establish a robust framework encompassing physical and cybersecurity controls, documentation, and monitoring. BSI is well-versed in helping clients achieve compliance with the Risk Based Performance Standards, which aim to mitigate security risks associated with toxic or flammable chemical release, sabotage, contamination, and theft.

Our comprehensive physical security measures include deploying cutting-edge technologies along with engineering controls to enhance facility security alongside administrtaive controls like regular security inspections, locked storage, specialized procurement procedures for the Chemicals of Interest (COI), and tailored training programs for authorized individuals.

Our consultants are fully equipped to design and implement cybersecurity protocols to safeguard your data against both internal and external unauthorized access protecting your organization from technology-based attacks. By engaging our CFATS consulting services, your organization will be well-prepared to address the multifaceted security challenges posed by CFATS.