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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF 
THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No. 
2585 
Introduced by Senator Richard J. Gordon 
EXPLANATORY NOTE: 
The Chemistry Law (R.A. 754) was promulgated on June 18, 1952. 
Because of the significant changes brought about by the rapid developments in 
Chemistry, science and technology, and the rise of globalization and 
competitiveness, there is an urgent need to reformulate the Chemistry law so that 
it will be more responsive to these modern developments. Today, for example, 
sophisticated chemical analyses are required in a wide variety of applications, 
such as environment, water, food products, pharmaceuticals, forensics, plastics 
and polymers, materials, and many others. 
Chemistry has two very important aspects: Chemistry as a scientific and 
academic endeavor, and Chemistry as applied to public safety, public interest 
and the national economy. In principle, the law should promote the former, but 
should regulate the latter. 
The proposed new Chemistry Law seeks to introduce the following 
important changes: 
Update the definition of chemistry. 
Update the scope of the professional practice of Chemistry. 
Update the practice of the Chemical technician. 
Introduce measures which will make the professional practice of Chemistry 
more globally competitive. 
Rationalize the relationship between Chemistry and related professions. 
Strengthen the linkage between the training of Chemists and the 
professional practice of Chemistry. 
Strengthen the authority of the Board of Chemistry to supervise chemistry 
laboratories and other entities which practice chemistry to ensure that the 
minimum quality standards are maintained. 


Introduce a requirement for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for the 
continuous training of professional chemists. 
Bring the new law in line with the new PRC law of 2000. 
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF 
THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Third Regular Session 
SENATE 
S. No. 
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Introduced by Senator Richard J. Gordon 
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A MORE RESPONSIVE CHEMISTRY 
PROFESSION REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT 
N0.754, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CHEMISTRY ACT OF 1952. 
ARTICLE 1. 
TITLE, POLICY AND DEFINITIONS 
SECTION 
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Title - This act shall be known as the “Chemistry -3w of 200p 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State recognizes the important role of 
Chemistry to public safety and the national economy. It is hereby declared a policy 
of the State to promote, regulate and protect the professional practice of chemistry 
in the Philippines, and to ensure the continued development and high international 
standard of the practice of Chemistry in the Philippines. 
SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. The following terms used in this Act shall be 
defined as follows: 
(a) “Chemistry.” 
The study, analysis, modification and calculation of physico- 
chemical or biochemical properties of matter. It includes the atomic, molecular, 
surface and supramolecular composition and structure of matter, properties 
and reactions, the changes which matter undergoes, the energy involved, and 
the conditions under which such changes occur. 
(b) “Registered Chemist.” Any person who is engaged in the professional practice 
of chemistry, as defined herein, must be a Registered Chemist who shall be 
duly registered with the Board of Chemistry and the Professional Regulation 
Commission. A Registered Chemist shall have the authority to undertake the 
professional practice of chemistry. 
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(c) “Registered Chemical Technician.” Any person who is engaged in the work of 
Chemical Technology, as defined herein, shall be duly registered with the 
Board of Chemistry. 
(d) Ynalysis.” refers to any physico-chemical or biochemical technique which 
includes the following, and related techniques: 
(i) measurement of properties, such as pH, oxidation-reduction potential, 
density, atomic or molecular weight and others; 
(ii) use of methods, such as titration, gravimetric analysis, electrochemical 
measurements, spectroscopy, chromatography, and others; 
(iii) determination of the atomic, molecular, surface or supramolecular nature, 
structure, or quantity of one or more components of a substance; 
(iv) separation andlor purification of a mixture into its components using 
techniques, such as distillation, crystallization, density, reactivity, extraction, 
adsorption, size exclusion, affinity, chromatography, and others; 
(v) 
calculations 
of 
physico-chemical 
or 
biochemical 
properties or 
concentrations of chemicals or biochemicals; 
(vi) computational methods applied to chemically- or biochemically-related 
matters, such as molecular design, molecular modeling, chemometrics, and 
others: and 
(vii) other analytical methods which characterize matter at the atomic, 
molecular, surface or supramolecular level. 
(e) ‘Synthesis” shall mean the preparation of a compound or chemical entity from 
its elements or from other compounds or chemical entities, by one or more 
chemical reactions. Synthesis as defined here refers to both chemical synthesis, 
which may use chemical catalysts, and biochemical syfithesisf which uses 
enzymes and other biological compounds to promote a reaction. 
(f) “Laboratory” shall mean a facility where the following or similar activities are 
performed: physico-chemical or biochemical analysis, or chemical or biochemical 
synthesis. Laboratories where activities described in Sections 3d and 3e are 
performed shall also be covered by this Act. Similar activities carried out outside of 
a chemical laboratory are also included, such as work carried out in a factory or 
mobile laboratory, field environmental analysis, and the like. 
SEC. 4. Scope of the Professional Practice of Chemistry. The professional 
practice of chemistry covers the performance-of a service related to the public 
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interest, public safety, legal or regulatory matters and which is performed for a fee, 
salary or other compensation. The following and similar activities shall be the 
functions of the Registered Chemist: 
(a) Performance or certification of an analysis or synthesis; 
(b) Inspection or certification of a laboratory with respect to its chemical or 
biochemical activities; 
(c) Supervision of a laboratory; 
(d) Supervision of an analysis or synthesis, whether or not this is performed in a 
laboratory; 
(e) Teaching, lecturing and reviewing of a professional chemistry subject which is 
included in the curriculum of the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree or 
constitutes a subject in the chemistry licensure examination given in any college, 
university, or training or review center, or any other educational institution or 
certification body; and 
(f) Consultation, investigation, or research concerning physico-chemical or 
biochemical matters which involve the public interest, public safety, laws or 
regulations. For purposes of this Act, the Registered Chemist must affix his 
signature, license number and official seal to any certification report which he/she 
submits. 
(9) The sale and supervision of the sale of chemicals, chemical apparatus, and 
chemical equipment. 
The Board, subject to approval by the Commission may revise, exclude 
from or add to the above-enumerated acts or activities as the need arises to 
conform to the latest trend in the practice of the profession. 
SEC. 5. Scope of the Professional Practice of Chemical Technology. The 
scope of the practice of the Chemical Technology shall be limited to the 
performance of physico-chemical or biochemical analysis, or chemical or 
biochemical synthesis, provided that such activities are under the supervision of a 
registered Chemist. The Chemical Technician must affix his signature and license 
number to the report of a chemical analysis or synthesis which he has performed. 
ARTICLE It 
PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF CHEMISTRY 
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SEC. 6. Creation and Composition of the Board. There is hereby created a 
Professional Regulatory Board of Chemistry, hereinafter referred to as the Board, 
under the administrative control and supervision of the Professional Regulation 
Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission. The board shall be 
composed of a chairperson and two (2) members, to be appointed by the 
President of the Philippines from a list of three (3) recommendees for each 
position ranked by the Commission from a list of five (5) nominees for each 
position submitted by the accredited professional organization of Chemists. 
SEC. 7. 
Qualification of the Board Chairperson and Members. - The 
Chairperson and Members of the Board must be: 
(a) A citizen and a resident of the Philippines; 
(b) Of good moral character and of sound mind ; 
(c) A holder of at least a Master's degree in Chemistry conferred by a chemistry 
institution recognized by the Commission on Higher Education, or by a reputable 
foreign university; 
(d) A Registered Chemist who has been in active practice for at least five (5) 
years; 
(e) Not have any pecuniary interest, directly or indirectly, in any higher educational 
instituticn conferring an academic degree necessary for admission to the practice 
of chemistry or where review classes in preparation for the licensure examination 
are being offered or conducted; nor shall be a member of the faculty or of the 
administration thereof at the time of his appointment to the Board; 
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(9 A member in good standing of the APO. 
(9) Not an officer or trustee of the APO; and 
(h) Not convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of an offense involving moral 
turpitude. 
SEC. 8. Term of Office. - The Chairman and every member of the Board shall 
hold office for a term of Three (3) years from the date of appointment or until their 
successors shall have qualified and shall have been appointed. They may be 
reappointed for another term of three (3) years immediately after the expiry of their 
term; provided, no member shall have more than two (2) terms nor hold office for 
more than six (6) years, whichever is longer. Of those first appointed under this 
Act, the Chairman shall hold office for three (3) years, the first member for two (2) 
years and the second member for one (1) : provided that appointment to any 


vacancy shall be only for the unexpired term of the predecessor. The Chairman 
and the Members shall duly take their oath of office. 
SEC. 9.' Compensation of the Board. - The Chairperson and Members of the 
Board shall receive such compensation and allowances comparable to that being 
received by the chairman and members of other professional regulatory boards 
under the Commission as provided for in the General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. I O .  Powers, Functions and Duties of the Board. - The powers, functions, 
and duties of the Board are as follows: 
(a) To supervise and regulate the practice of the chemistry profession in the 
Philippines in accordance with the provision of this Act; 
(b) To determine the requirements and evaluate the qualifications of the applicants 
for registration and renewal of license of Registered Chemists and Registered 
Chemical Technicians; 
(c) To prescribe the subjects in the licensure examination; determine the syllabi of 
the subjects and their relative weights; construct the test questions in the 
examinations; and submit the examination results to the Commission; 
(d) To issue, together with the Commission, Certificates of Registration to persons 
admitteu to the practice of the professions of Chemistry and Chemical Technology; 
(e) To oversee the conduct of the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) 
program for the professional Chemists and Chemical Technicians; 
(f) To determine, in consultation with the APO, private industry, and relevant 
government agencies, the requirements of chemistry laboratories, both private and 
government, and other entities engaged in the practice of Chemistry for 
registration or renewal of permit, and to issue, together with the Commission, the 
Certifichte of Authority to Operate to those which satisfy the said requirements; 
(9) The Board may conduct on-site inspection of chemistry laboratories and other 
entities engaged in the practice of Chemistry, and may seek the assistance of the 
APO in order to carry out these functions; 
(h) To inquire into the conditions affecting the practice of the profession and adopt 
measures for the enhancement and maintenance of high professional, ethical and 
technical standards. 


(i) In coordination with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), inspect the 
facilities and equipment, faculty and other aspects directly related to the chemistry 
program of higher education institutions; 
0) To adopt and promulgate the Code of Ethics, the Code of Good Governance, 
and the Code of Technical Standards for the practice of Chemistry; 
(k) Hear and decide administrative cases filed against chemists, chemical 
technicians, and the owners and administrators of chemical laboratories. The 
hearing shall be presided over by the Chairperson or a Member of the Board with 
the assistance of an attorney of the Commission. 
Any decision should be 
concurred in by a majority of the Board. The decision of the Board may be 
appealed to the Commission within fifteen (15) days from notice, otherwise such 
decision shall be final and executory; 
(I) To issue subpoena ad testificandum and subpoena duces tecum to secure the 
attendance of witnesses or the production of documents in connection with any 
administrative case before the Board; 
(m) To administer oaths in connection with the performance of its functions; 
(n) To adopt the implementing rules and regulations of this Act; and 
(0) To perform such other functions as may be necessary in order to implement 
the provisions of this Act. 
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SEC. 11. Custodian of Records, Secretariat and Support. - All records of the 
Board, including applications for examinations, examination papers and results, 
minutes of meetings, deliberations of administrative and other investigative cases 
involving the Board shall be kept by the Commission. The Commission shall 
designate the Secretary of the Board and shall provide secretariat and other 
supportkervices to implement the provisions of this Act. 
SEC. 12. 
Grounds for Suspension or Removal of the Chairperson and 
Members. - The President, upon the recommendation of the Commission after 
due process and administrative investigation conducted by the Commission,, may 
remove or suspend a chairperson or member of the Board on any of the following 
grounds: 
(a) Gross neglect, incompetence or dishonesty in the discharge of hislher duty; 
(b) Violation of any of the causes/grounds and the prohibited acts provided in this 
Act and the offenses in the Revised Penal Code, the Anti-Graft and Corruption 
Practices, and other laws; and 
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(c) Manipulation or rigging of the licensure examination results, or disclosure of 
examination questions prior to the conduct of the examination, or tampering of the 
grades; ' 
The Commission, in the conduct of the investigation, shall be guided by 
Sec. 7 (s) of R:A. 
No. 8981, the rules on administrative investigation, and the 
applicable provisions of the New Rules of Court. 
SEC. 13. Annual Report and Annual Meeting. - The Board shall submit an 
annual report to the Commission after the close of each fiscal year giving a 
detailed account of the proceedings of the Board during the year and embodying 
such recommendations to the Commission as the Board may desire to make. At 
least once a year, the Board shall meet with the APO, representatives of 
departments of chemistry in higher education institutions, and CHED to discuss 
matters pertinent to the professional practice of Chemistry. 
ARTICLE 111 
LICENSURE EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION 
SEC. 1.4. Certificate to Practice Chemistry and Chemical Technology.- 
Unless exempt from registration or not subject to the requirements of this Act, no 
person shall practice or offer to practice as a Chemist or Chemical Technician in 
the Philippines, without having previously obtained a Certificate of Registration 
from the Board and Professional Identification Card. 
SEC. 15. Requirement for Registration as Chemist and Chemical 
Technology, - All applicants for registration for the practice of Chemistry and 
Chemical Technology in the Philippines shall be required to pass the licensure 
examination prescribed herein unless otherwise provided in this Act. 
SEC. 16. Qualifications of Applicant for Examination. -Any person applying for 
admission to the chemistry examination must have the following qualifications: 
(a) Helshe is a citizen and resident of the Philippines or a foreign citizen whose 
countrylstate permits Filipino chemists to practice within its territorial limits on the 
same basis as the subjects or citizens of such country; 
(b) Helshe is mentally, emotionally and physically sound; 
(c) Helshe is a graduate of any higher educational institution with the degree of BS 
Chemistry with at least sixty (60) university units in chemistry which should include 
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all of the professional chemistry courses. Graduates of reputable foreign 
universities who have been conferred the degree of BS Chemistry, or its 
equivalent, and whose curriculum includes all of the professional chemistry 
courses, may apply to take the licensure examination, subject to evaluation by the 
Board. 
(d) 
Not convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude by a court of 
competent jurisdiction. 
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SEC. 27. Scope of Examination for Chemists. - The chemistry licensure 
examination shall cover the following professional chemistry subjects. Analytical 
Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Physical 
Chemistry, provided, that the relative weight of any subject shall not exceed 30% 
of the total. The Board may modify the coverage of the Board Examination as 
required by developments in chemistry and the professional practice of chemistry. 
In such a case, the Board shall consult with the CHED and the APO for chemistry. 
The Board must announce revisions in chemistry subjects and topics at least two 
years prior to their inclusion in the Board examination. 
SEC. 18. Qualifications for Chemical Technician. - Any person applying for the 
professional practice of 
Chemical Technician must have the following 
qualifications: 
(a) He/she is a citizen of the Philippines, or a citizen of a foreign country which 
grants the corresponding privilege to Filipinos; 
(b) Helshe is of good moral character and of sound mind. 
(c) Successfully completed at least thirty (30) units of undergraduate or graduate- 
level c(1emistry courses from an institution duly recognized by the CHED or 
TESDA. The courses should include both lecture and laboratory courses in: 
General Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. 
The applicant should submit a certified true copy of his transcript. 
SEC. 19. Scope of Examination for Chemical Technician. - The licensure 
examination for Chemical Technician shall cover topics related to practical aspects 
of laboratory work in the following chemistry subjects: Analytical Chemistry and 
Organic Chemistry. The Board may modify the coverage of the Board Examination 
as reqqired by developments in chemistry and the professional practice of 
Chemical Technology. In such a case, the Board shall consult with the CHED, 
TESDA and the APO for chemistry. The Board must announce revisions in 
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chemistry subjects and topics at least two years prior to their inclusion in the Board 
examination, 
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SEC. 20. Holding of Examination. - Examination of candidates desiring to 
practice Chemistry and Chemical Technology in the Philippines shall be given at 
least once each calendar year on the date(s) and venue(s) prescribed by the 
Commission in accordance with R.A. 8291. 
SEC. 2.1. Examination Fees. - Each applicant admitted to take the Chemistry 
examination shall pay such fees as may be prescribed by the Commission before 
helshe is allowed to take the examination. 
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SEC. 22. Ratings in the Licensure Examination. - The Board and the 
Commission shall issue Certificates of Registration for Chemist and Chemical 
Technician to those who have obtained a general average of no less than seventy 
percent (70%) and rating of no less than fifty percent (SOYO) in any examination 
subject. The results of the examination shall be released within 10 working days 
from the last day of the examination. 
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SEC. 23. Exemption from Examination for Chemists. - Holders of a doctoral 
degree in Chemistry from a reputable university may apply for registration as 
Chemist without examination. These persons shall apply for exemption from the 
Board and submit a copy of their undergraduate and graduate diplomas, 
transcripts, and cover pages of their Doctoral thesis. Provided further, that if such 
individuals have been active in the practice of Chemistry abroad, they should 
present.evidence of such practice. The Board may require presentation of the 
Doctoral thesis and other evidences of competence and achievement in 
Chemistry. 
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SEC. 24. Issuance of Temporary/Special Permit. - The Board may issue a 
Special Permit to practice Chemistry to the following persons upon proper 
application with the Board: 
(a) Foreign-based chemists, recognized as experts in their specific field of 
chemistry, called in by the Republic of the Philippines for consultation or for a 
specific project, provided, that their practice shall be confined to such work; and 
(b) Foteign-based chemists, who have distinguished themselves in their 
respective fields of specialization, contracted as a professor or lecturer on 
chemistry subjects by Philippine schools, colleges, institutes or universities on a 
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direct hjre or exchange basis. The Special Permit shall indicate the period of 
validity, 'provided that such period shall not exceed three (3) years. It may be 
renewed subject to the rules and regulations of the Board. Complaints or 
questions regarding such individuals may be directed to the Board for verification 
or action. 
SEC. 25. Professional Oath. - All persons to be admitted to the practice of 
Chemistry and Chemical Technician are required to take their oath before the 
Board or any officer authorized by the Commission prior to the issuance of their 
Certificate of Registration. 
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SEC. 26. Issuance of Certificate of Registration for Chemist and Chemical 
Technician. - A Certificate of Registration for Chemist and Chemical Technician 
shall be issued by the Board to examinees who satisfy the requirements of the 
relevant licensure examination subject to the payment of fees prescribed by the 
Commission. The Certificate of Registration shall state the full name of the 
registrant and his registration number, and bear the signature of the Chairperson 
of the Cpmmission and the Chairperson and Members of the Board, authenticated 
by the orficial seal of the Commission and the Board. 
The Certificate of Registration shall remain in full force and effect unless 
suspended or revoked under the provisions of this Act. 
SEC. 27. 
Issuance of Professional Identification Card for Chemist and 
Chemical Technician. - A Professional Identification for Chemist shall be issued 
to holders of a valid Certificate of Registration for Chemist, subject to the payment 
of fees 'prescribed by the Commission. A Professional Identification for Chemical 
Technidian shall be issued to holders of a valid Certificate of Registration for 
Chemical Technician. The Professional Identification shall state the full name of 
the registrant and his registration number, and bear the signature of the 
Chairpersons of the Commission and the Board, authenticated by the official seal 
of the Commission and the Board. The Professional Identification shall be valid for 
a period of three (3) years, subject to renewal, provided that the Certificate of 
Registration shall not have been suspended or revoked under the provisions of 
this Act. 
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SEC. 2;. 
Indication of Numbers: Certificate of Registration and Professional 
fax Receipt- The Chemist shall be required to indicate hislher Certification of 
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Registr-tion (CR) and Professional tax Receipt (PTR) Numbers its date and place 
of issuance and its expiry. 
SEC. 29. Revocation or Suspension of the Certificate of Registration and 
Cancellation of Temporary/Specia/ Permit. - The Board shall have the power, 
upon notice of hearing, to revoke or suspend the certificate of registration of a 
Registered Chemist or to cancel a temporary/special permit granted to foreign 
chemis:! 
for violation of any of the following grounds: 
(a) An; 
act of misrepresentation in connection with the performance of chemistry 
services as defined in this law or any act inimical to the chemistry profession; 
(b) Gross immorality or commission of any act involving moral turpitude; 
(c) Any person who has been convicted by final judgment of a court of competent 
jurisdiction of any criminal offense; or 
(d) Any person who has been judicially declared to be of unsound mind. The 
Board may, for reason it may deem sufficient and upon proper petition, reissue 
revoked Certificates of Registration or other certificates. 
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SEC. 30. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Program. - The CPE 
program guidelines for Chemistry and Chemical Technology shall be prescribed 
and promulgated by the Board, subject to the approval of the Commission. The 
Board shall create a CPE Council to administer the CPE program. The CPE 
Council shall be composed of a Chairperson coming from the Board, a member 
from the APO and a member from the academe. Compliance with the CPE 
requirepents shall be a requirement for the renewal of the Professional 
ldentifiuation for Chemist and Chemical Technician. 
SEC. 31. Membership in the Accredited Professional Organization (APO). - A 
Chemist or Chemical Technician duly registered with the Board shall automatically 
become a member of the APO and shall receive the benefits of membership upon 
payment of the required fees. Membership in the APO shall not be a hindrance to 
membership in other associations. 
SEC. 32. Roster of Chemists and Chemical Technicians. - The Commission 
shall kesp a roster of all registered Chemists and Chemical Technicians, stating 
their names, registration numbers and places of business. The Commission shall 
regularly update such roster and make it available to all interested parties. 
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SEC. 33. Seal and Title of Registered Chemist - Each registered Chemist shall, 
upon registration, obtain a seal as prescribed by the Board with the label 
“Registered Chemist” bearing the registrant’s name and registration number. All 
official documents or reports which require the certification or signature of the 
registered Chemist shall be stamped with the personal seal of the registered 
chemist. Registered Chemists have the right to use the title “Registered Chemist” 
or “RCh” in their official documents. 
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SEC. 34. Foreign Reciprocity. - A foreign citizen may be allowed io take the 
licensure examination and may be given a certificate of registration and 
professional identification card if helshe can prove that by specific provisions of 
law that the country or state of which he/she is a citizen allows Filipino Chemists to 
practice within its territorial limits on the same basis as the subjects or citizens of 
such country: Provided, That the requirements for the registration or licensing of 
chemists in said country are substantially the same as those prescribed in this Act; 
SEC. 35. Certificate of Authority to Operate for Firms, Corporations, and 
Government Agencies. - Only firms, corporations, and government agencies 
which hold a Certificate of Authority to Operate from the Board may operate a 
chemical laboratory or engage in the practice of chemistry or chemical technology 
in the Philippines; provided further that such chemical practice is carried out only 
by registered Chemists or registered Chemical Technicians holding valid 
Certificates of Registration and Professional Identification issued by the Board. In 
case of a firm, corporation, or government agency, the person who has charge of 
the marlagement or administration shall be held personally liable for violations of 
this Act’: 
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SEC. 36. Requirements for Certificate of Authority to Operate. -The Board, in 
consultation with the relevant entities and the APO, shall set the requirements for 
the Certificate of Authority to Operate. Such requirements shall be issued as 
Board resolutions. 
SEC. 37. Roster of Chemical Laboratories and Related Entities. - The 
Commission shall keep a roster of all chemical laboratories and entities engaged 
in the ptactice of chemistry, stating their names, registration numbers and piaces 
of business. The Commission shall regularly update such roster. 
ARTICLE IV 
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GENERAL PROVISIONS 
SEC. 38. Prohibited Acts- No person shall undertake the professional practice of 
chemistry or chemical technology without a valid Certificate of Registration and 
Professional Identification. This includes any person who: 
(a) Practicing chemistry without a valid certificate of registration andlor a valid 
professjunal identification card or a valid temporary/special permit 
(b) Attempts to use as his own the certificate, license number or seal of another 
person or impersonate any registered chemist or chemical technician; 
( c) Abetting the illegal practice of chemistry by an unregistered or unauthorized 
person; 
(d) Furnishes the Board or Commission any false information or document in order 
to secure a Certificate of Registration; or 
(e) Impersonating a registered chemist or a holder of a SpeciaVtemporary permit 
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SEC. 39. Penal Clause for the Unauthorized Professional Pracfice of 
Chemistry and Chemical Technology. Upon conviction, these persons shall be 
sentenced to a penalty of imprisonment for a period of not less than one (1) month 
or more than one (1) year or a fine of not less than one hundred thousand pesos 
(P100,OOO) or more than one million pesos (P$,OOO,OOO), or both, at the discretion 
of the court. 
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SEC. 40. Penal Clause for Chemical Laboratories and Related Firms. - No 
chemical laboratory or firm shall undertake activities covered by this Act without a 
valid Certificate of Authority to Operate. 
The president or the highest ranking 
officer of the corporation shall be held liable for violations of this Act. Upon 
conviction, these persons shall be sentenced to a penalty of imprisonment for a 
period of not less than one (1) month or more than one (1) year or a fine of not 
less than one hundred thousand pesos (PlO0,OOO) or more than one million pesos 
(Pl,OOO,OOO), or both, at the discretion of the court. 
SEC. 41. Reports and Other Legal Documents. - Any document related to the 
practice',of chemistry shall not be considered as official or admissible for legal 
purposes unless such document is signed by a registered Chemist, and 
registration number affixed thereto. Registered Chemical Technicians who 
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contribute to the work should also sign such reports or documents, affix his 
registration number and official seal. 
SEC. 42. Coverage of Professional Practice. - If the nature of the activity is 
covered under Sections 3d and 3e of this Act (Definition “Analysis” and 
“Synthesis”), registered Chemists or registered Chemical Technicians may not be 
inhibitei:i from undertaking the professional practice of Chemistry or Chemical 
Technology. 
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ARTICLE V. 
TRANSITORY PROVISIONS 
SEC. 43. Term of Office of lncurnbent Board. - The incumbent Chairperson and 
Members of the Board at the time of approval of this Act shall automatically 
function and hold office for another two (2) years from the date of effectivity of this 
Act or for the remaining duration of their current term, whichever is longer. The 
Board $hall then promulgate the provisions, rules and regulations for the 
implementation of this Act. 
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SEC. 44. Vested Rights: Automatic Regisfration of Chemists and Chemical 
Technicians. - All Chemists and Chemical Technologists who are registered at 
the time of effectivity of this Act shall automatically be considered registered, and 
shall hold the same registration number. The validity and period of the existing 
professional license shall continue in force until its date of expiry. 
SEC. 4s. Preparation of Seal and Title of Registered Chemist. - Within three 
(3) years from the date of effectivity of this Act: 
(a) all duly registered chemists with a valid professional license shall obtain 
an official seal prescribed by the Board with the label “Registered Chemist” 
bearing the chemist‘s name and registration number. 
(b) all official documents or reports which require the certification or 
signature of the registered chemist shall be stamped with the personal seal of the 
registered chemist. 
Provided that, upon the date of effectivity of this Act, all duly registered 
chemists with a valid professional license may use the title ‘Registered Chemist’ or 
‘RCh’ in their official documents. 
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SEC. 46. Transitory Provisions for Lecturers’ of Professional Chemistry 
Subjects- On the date of effectivity of this Act, all new lecturers of professional 
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chemistry subjects must comply with the provisions of this Act. For thme who had 
already been teaching professional chemistry subjects on the date of effectivity of 
this Act, there shall be a three (3) year grace period by which time he must fulfill 
with the following requirements: 
(a) Successfully complete at least sixty (60) units of chemistry in undergraduate or 
graduate degree courses which must include all of the professional chemistry 
subject?. This may include chemistry subjects taken before or after the date of 
effectivity of this Act; 
(b) Must have been already teaching these subjects satisfactorily for at least three 
(3) years on the date of effectivity of this Act; 
(c) Has satisfied other reasonable requirements or criteria that the Board may set 
to demonstrate his competence to teach such subjects; and 
(d) Actively participates in CPE for chemistry. 
After the three (3) year grace period, such individuals must submit the 
certified true copies of all of their relevant transcripts, a letter of endorsement from 
the head of the institution, and proof of participation in CPE to the Board for 
evaluation. Those who are evaluated to have fulfilled the requirements shall be 
issued a Special Permit to teach professional chemistry subjects. Such Special 
Permit shall be limited and shall not be construed as permission to practice 
chemistry, unless such individual subsequently qualifies as a registered chemist. 
ARTICLE VI 
FINAL PROVISIONS 
SEC. 47. /mp/ementing Rules and Regulations. - Subject to the approval of the 
Commission, the Board shall adopt and promulgate the Implementing Rules and 
Regulations, Code of Ethics, Code of Technical Standards, and other resolutions 
necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. 
SEC. 48. Appropriations. - The amount necessary for the implementation of this 
Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its 
enactment and thereafter. 
SEC. 45. Effects of the Act - This Act shall not affect or prevent the practice of 
any other legally recognized profession. 
SEC. 50. Separability Clause. - If any section of this Act shall be declared 
unconstitutional or invalid, such shall not invalidate any other section of this Act. 
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SEC. 51. Repealing Clause. - Republic Act No. 754 and all other laws, parts of 
laws, orders, ordinances, or regulations in conflict with the provisions of this Act, 
are hereby repealed. 
SEC. 5%. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its 
publicarion in the Official Gazette or any major newspaper of general cimlation. 
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