Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10657)
The official title is "Chemistry Profession Act."
The State's policy is to promote, regulate, and protect the professional practice of chemistry and ensure the continued development and high international standards of the practice of chemistry in the Philippines.
A registered chemist is any person engaged in the professional practice of chemistry who is duly registered with the Board of Chemistry and the Professional Regulation Commission and is authorized to undertake the professional practice of chemistry.
Activities include chemical analysis or synthesis, certification and supervision of labs and works, teaching professional chemistry subjects, consultation and research involving public safety or laws, sale and supervision of chemicals and related equipment, and functions related to chemical management such as safety and waste management.
The Board consists of a Chairperson and two members appointed by the President of the Philippines from a list ranked by the Commission and submitted by the accredited professional organization of chemists.
Qualifications include being a Filipino citizen and resident, good moral character and sound mind, holding at least a master's degree in Chemistry, registered chemist with at least 10 years active practice, no financial interest in educational institutions conferring relevant degrees, member in good standing of the APO, no APO officer or trustee role, and no convicted offense involving moral turpitude.
Applicants must be Filipino citizens or from countries with reciprocity, of good moral character and sound mind, a graduate with BS Chemistry or allied degree with at least 60 units in chemistry including professional courses, and must not have been convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude.
The exam covers Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry with each subject's weight between 15% to 30% of the total.
Penalties include imprisonment from not less than one month to one year, a fine ranging from P100,000 to P1,000,000, or both, at the discretion of the court.
Such documents must be signed by a registered chemist with the chemist's registration number affixed. If a registered chemical technician performs analysis related to the report, the technician must also sign and affix their registration number and official seal.