1) To protect the public from the promulgation of claims and therapies which have not been subjected to critical testing and thus might pose a danger to them.

2) To investigate by means of controlled tests and experiments such extraordinary claims which are on the fringe of or contradict current scientific knowledge. In particular this applies to phenomena commonly identified as "paranormal" or "pseudoscientific". However no claims, explanations or theories will be rejected in advance of objective evaluation.

3) To promote public policy based on good practice in science and medicine.