FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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SENATE 
S.B. NO. 
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Introduced by SENATOR EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
Explanatory Note 
Building a strong Science & Technology foundation is necessary for the 
country to push forward and become competitive on the global stage. Science and 
Technology, however, is not given utmost attention in relation to its role in the 
progress of our country, 
Chemistry is an integral component of S&T, and sadly, the Philippines has 
been slow in adapting to changes which are brought about by the rise of 
international standards and global competition. Recent developments and 
innovations in the field have underscored the urgency of repealing the decade - old 
Republic Act 754 otherwise known as the “Chemistry Law”. 
Thus, it is imperative for the country to enact a responsive policy instrument 
that is responsive to the demands of the profession and global competitiveness 
trends. 
The “Chemistry Law of 2008” seeks to emphasize the role of chemistry in 
national development by promoting and protecting the interests of chemistry 
profession. It also aims to elevate the standards of the profession by strengthening 
the promotion, regulation and measures for continued development in the field. 
Furthermore, this bill is geared towards the following general objectives: 
Promoting chemistry as a scientific and academic endeavor and 
Regulating the practice of chemistry as applied to public safety, public interest 
and national economy. 
These efforts would ultimately lead to a globally-competitive practice of chemistry 
in the Philippines, thereby, ensuring the country’s competitiveness on the global 
stage. 
Approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
/A% 
EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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SENATE 
Introduced by SENATOR EDGARDO J. ANGARA 
AN ACT TO REGULATE AND MODERNIZE THE PRACTICE OF CHEMISTRY 
IN THE PHILIPPINES, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE R.A. 754 
ENTITLED "AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF 
CHEMISTRY IN THE PHILIPPINES, 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
ARTICLE I 
SECTION 1. TiNe - This act shall be known as the "Chemistry Law of 2008." 
SECTION. 2. Declaration of Policy. - Because Chemistry is vital to public 
safety, the national economy, and the protection of the environment, it is the 
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 
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(c) Registered Chemical Analyst. Any person who is engaged in the work of 
Chemical Analysis, as defined herein, shall be duly registered with the 
Board of Chemistry. 
(d) Chemical analysis refers to any physico-chemical or biochemical 
technique which includes the following, and related techniques: 
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measurement of properties, such as pH, oxidation-reduction 
potential, density, atomic or molecular weight, and others; 
use of methods, such as titration, gravimetric analysis, 
electrochemical measurements, spectroscopy, chromatography, 
and others; 
determination of the atomic or molecular quantity of one or more 
components of a substance; 
determination of the atomic, molecular, surface or supramolecular 
nature or structure of a substance; 
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; 
calculations of physico-chemical or biochemical properties or 
concentrations of chemicals or biochemicals; 
computational methods applied to chemically- or biochemically- 
related matters, such as molecular design, molecular modeling, 
chemometrics, and others; and 
other analytical methods which characterize matter at the atomic, 
molecular, surface or supramolecular level. 
(e) Chemical 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 synthesis, which uses enzymes and other biological 
compounds to promote a reaction. 
(f) Chemical Iaborafory shall mean a facility where activities described in 
Sections 3d and 3e are performed. Such activities carried out outside of a 
chemical laboratory, for example, a factory, mobile laboratory, or field 
analysis, are also covered. 
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(9) Green Chemistry shall mean the various measures which aim to mitigate 
the impact of chemicals on the environment using principles of atom 
balance, energy efficiency, pollution prevention, and the like. 
SECTION. 4. Scope of the Professional Practice of Chemistry. 
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professional practice of chemistry covers the performance of a service related to 
the public interest, public safety, legal or regulatory matters. The following and 
similar activities shall be the functions of the Registered Chemist: 
1. Performance of an analysis or synthesis; 
2. Certification of an analysis or synthesis; 
3. Inspection of a laboratory with respect to its chemical or biochemical 
activities; 
4. Certification of a laboratory with respect to its chemical or biochemical 
activities; 
5. Supervision of a laboratory; 
6. Supervision of an analysis or synthesis, whether or not this is performed in 
7. Teaching, lecturing and reviewing of a professional chemistry subject in the 
curriculum of the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree or 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; 
8. Consultation or investigation, 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; 
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9. Sale of chemicals, chemical apparatus, or chemical equipment; 
I O .  Supervision of the sale of chemicals, chemical apparatus, or chemical 
11. Functions related to the application of Green Chemistry, such as chemical 
equipment; and 
waste management, pollution control, and the like. 
The Chemistry Board, subject to approval by the qommission, may revise, 
exclude from or add to the above-enumerated acts 01 activities as the need 
arises to conform to the latest trend in the practice of thelprofession. 
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SECTION 5. Scope of the Professional Practice of Chemical Analysis. The 
scope of the practice of Chemical Analysis shall be limited to the performance of 
physico-chemical or biochemical analysis, chemical or biochemical synthesis, 
and sale of chemicals, chemical apparatus, or chemical equipment, provided that 
such activities are under the supervision of a Registered Chemist. The Chemical 
Analyst must affix his signature and license number to the report of a chemical 
analysis or synthesis which he has performed. 
ARTICLE I1 
PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF CHEMISTRY 
SECTION 6. Composition of the Board. - There is hereby created a 
Professional Regulatory Board of Chemistry, hereinafter referred to as the Board, 
which shall be composed of a Chairperson and two (2) Members under the 
administrative control and supervision of the 
Professional Regulation 
Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission. They shall 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. 
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following powers and duties: 
Powers and Duties of the Board. - The Board shall have the 
(a) To supervise and regulate the practice of the chemistry profession in the 
Philippines in accordance wifh 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 Analysts: 
(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 admitted to the practice of the professions of Chemistry and 
Chemical Analysis; 
(e) To oversee the conduct of the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) 
program for the professional Chemists and Chemical Analysts: 
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(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 Certificate 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) To adopt and promulgate the Code of Ethics and Code of Good 
Governance for the practice of Chemistry; 
(j) To issue subpoena testificandum or subpoena duces tecum to secure the 
attendance of witnesses or the production of documents in connection 
with any administrative case before the Board; 
(k) To hear and decide administrative cases filed against chemists, chemical 
analysts, 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 administer oaths in connection with the performance of its function; 
(m) To adopt the implementing rules and regulations of this Act; and 
(n) To perform such other functions as may be necessary in order to 
implement the provisions of this Act. 
SECTION 8. Qualificafion of the Board Chairperson and Members. - The 
Chairperson and Members of the Board shall have the following qualifications: 
(a) A citizen and 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 ten (IO) 
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(e) Not have any pecuniary interest, directly or indirectly, in any higher 
educational institution 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 should he be a member of the faculty or administration thereof; 
(f) 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. 
SECTION 9. Term of Office. -The Chairperson and 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, not more than two (2) terms or not more than six (6) years, 
whichever is longer; further the first board under this Act shall hold these terms 
of office: The Chairperson for three (3) years, the first member for two (2) years 
and the second member for one (1); provided furthermore, any appointee to a 
vacancy with an unexpired period shall only serve such period. The Chairperson 
and the Members shall duly take their oath of office. 
SECTION I O .  Compensation of the Board. - The Chairperson and Members of 
the Board shall receive such compensation and allowances comparable to that 
being received by the Chairperson and Members of other professional regulatory 
boards under the Commission as provided for in the General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 1 I. 
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 support services to implement the provisions of this Act. 
SECTION 12. 
Grounds for Suspension or Removal of the Chairperson 
or Member. - 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 
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(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 
(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. 
SECTION 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 Commission on 
Higher Education (CHED) to discuss matters pertinent to the professional 
practice of Chemistry 
ARTICLE 111 
LICENSURE EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION 
SECTION 14. Certificate to Practice Chemistry and Chemical Analysis. 
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 Analyst in the 
Philippines, without having previously obtained a Certificate of Registration from 
the Board and Professional Identification Card. 
SECTION 15. Requirement for Registration as Chemist and Chemical 
Analyst. - All applicants for registration for the practice of Chemistry and 
Chemical Analysis in the Philippines shall be required to pass the licensure 
examination prescribed herein unless otherwise provided in this Act. 
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SECTION 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 has reciprocity with the Philippines in the practice of 
chemistry; 
(b) Helshe is of good moral character and of sound mind; 
(c) Helshe is a graduate of any higher educational institution with the degree 
of BS Chemistry or an allied degree, with at least sixty (60) university units 
in chemistry which should include all of the professional chemistry 
courses. Provided further, that the allied degree and its curriculum are 
under the same academic supervision by CHED as the BS Chemistry 
program, and that it L subject to evaluation by the Board of Chemistry. 
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) Helshe has not been convicted of a crime or an offense involving moral 
turpitude by a court of competent jurisdiction. 
SECTION 17. 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% 
or be less than 15% 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. 
SECTION 18. Qualifications for Chemical Analyst - Any person applying for 
the professional practice of Chemical Analyst must have the following 
qualifications: 
(a) Helshe is a citizen of the Philippines, or a citizen of a foreign country 
which grants the corresponding privilege to Filipinos; 
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(b) Helshe is of good moral character and of sound mind; and 
(c) Successfully completed at least thirty (30) units of undergraduate 
chemistry 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. 
SECTION 19. Scope of Examination for Chemical Analyst. - The licensure 
examination for Chemical Analyst shall cover practical aspects of laboratory work 
in the following chemistry subjects with equal weights: Analytical Chemistry and 
Organic Chemistry. The Board may modify the coverage of the Board 
Examination as required by developments in chemistry and the professional 
practice of Chemical Analysis. In such a case, the Board shall consult with the 
CHED, TESDA 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. 
SECTION 20. Holding of Examination. - Examination of candidates desiring to 
practice Chemistry and Chemical Analysis in the Philippines shall be given at 
least once each calendar year on the date@) and venue(s) prescribed by the 
Commission in accordance with R.A. 8291. 
SECTION 21. 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. 
SECTION 22. Ratings in the Licensure Examination. - The Board and the 
Commission shall issue Certificates of Registration if the examinee attains the 
following ratings: 
(a) Examination for Chemist: the examinee must obtain a general average of 
at least seventy percent (70%) and no rating less than fifty percent (50%) 
in any subject. Provided however, if the examinee passes any two 
subjects, helshe shall automatically qualify as a Chemical Analyst; 
(b) Examination for Chemical Analyst: the examinee must obtain an overall 
average of at least seventy percent (70%) and no rating less than fifty 
percent (50%) in any subject. 
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The results of the examination shall be released within 10 working days 
from the last day of the examination. 
SECTION 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 from the Board. They must submit a 
copy of their undergraduate and graduate diplomas, transcripts, and cover pages 
of their Doctoral thesis. Provided further, that such individuals must show 
evidence that they have been active in the practice of Chemistry. The Board may 
require presentation of the Doctoral thesis and other evidences of competence 
and achievement in Chemistry. 
SECTION 24. lssuance of TemporarySpecial 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) Foreign-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 direct hire 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. 
SECTION 25. Professional Oath. -All persons to be admitted to the practice of 
Chemistry and Chemical Analyst 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. 
SECTION 26. lssuance of Certificate of Registration for Chemist and 
Chemical Analyst. - A Certificate of Registration for Chemist and Chemical 
Analyst shall be issued by the Board to examinees that satisfy the requirements 
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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 Commission and the Chairperson and Members of the Board, 
authenticated by the official 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. 
SECTION 27. lssuance of Professional ldentification Card for Chemist and 
Chemical Analyst- - 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 
Analyst shall be issued to holders of a valid Certificate of Registration for 
Chemical Analyst. 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. 
SECTION 28. Indication of Numbers: Certificate of Registration and 
Professional Tax Receipt. - The Chemist shall be required to indicate his/her 
Certification of Registration (CR) and Professional tax Receipt (PTR) Numbers its 
date and place of issuance and its expiry. 
SECTION 29. Revocation or Suspension of the Certificate of Registration 
and Cancellation of Temporary/Special 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 chemist, for violation of any of the following grounds: 
(a) Any 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 
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(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. 
SECTION 30. Membership in the Accredited Professional Organization 
(AP 0). - Registered Chemists and Chemical Analysts are required to maintain 
membership in the APO. Membership in the APO shall not be a hindrance to 
membership in other associations. 
SECTION 31. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Program. - The CPE 
program guidelines for Chemistry and Chemical Analysis 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. 
SECTION 32. Roster of Chemists and Chemical Analysts. - The Commission 
shall keep a roster of all registered Chemists and Chemical Analysts, stating their 
names, registration numbers and places of business. The Commission shall 
regularly update such roster and make it available to all interested parties. 
SECTION 33. Seal 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. 
SECTION 34. Foreign Reciprocity. - A foreign citizen may be allowed to take 
the licensure examination and may be given a certificate of registration and 
professional identification card if he/she can prove that by specific provisions of 
law the country or state of which helshe is a citizen allows Filipino Chemist to 
practice hidher profession in their country. 
SECTION 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 
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Analysis in the Philippines; provided further that such chemical practice is carried 
out only by registered Chemists or Chemical Analysts 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 
management or administration shall be held personally liable for violations of this 
Act. 
SECTION 36. Requirements for Certificate of Authority fo 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. 
SECTION 37. Roster of Chemical Laboratories and Related Entities. - The 
Commission shall keep a roster of all chemical laboratories and entities engaged 
in the practice of chemistry, stating their names, registration numbers and places 
of business. The Commission shall regularly update such roster. 
ARTICLE IV 
GENERAL PROVISIONS 
SECTION 38. Penal Clause for the Professional Practice of Chemistry and 
Chemical Analysis. - No person shall undertake the professional practice of 
Chemistry or Chemical Analysis without a valid Certificate of Registration and 
Professional Identification. This includes any person who: 
(a) Practices chemistry without a valid certificate of registration and/or a valid 
(b) Attempts to use as his own the certificate, license number or seal of 
another person or impersonate any registered Chemist or Chemical 
Analyst; 
professional identification card or a valid temporary/special permit 
(c) Abets the illegal practice of chemistry by an unregistered or unauthorized 
(d) Furnishes the Board or Commission any false information or document in 
(e) Impersonates a registered chemist or a holder of a SpeciaVtemporary 
permit. 
Upon conviction, these persons shall be sentenced to a penalty of 
imprisonment for a period of not less than one (1) month or not more than one (1) 
person; 
order to secure a Certificate of Registration; or 
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year, or a fine of not less than one hundred thousand pesos (P100,OOO) or not 
more than one million pesos (PI ,OOO,OOO), or both, at the discretion of the court. 
SECTION 39. 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 (P100,OOO) or more than one million 
pesos (Pl,OOO,OOO), or both, at the discretion of the court. 
SECTION 40. 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 Analysts who contribute 
to the work should also sign such reports or documents, affix his registration 
number and official seal. 
SECTION 41. Coverage of Professional Pracfice. - A duly licensed 
professional cannot be prevented from the practice of chemistry or chemical 
analysis if the work is within the scope of the practice of chemistry or chemical 
analysis. 
Likewise, this Act does not prevent the practice of any legally 
recognized allied profession provided that the activity is within the scope of the 
allied profession. 
SECTION 42. Hazard Pay and Insurance. - 
Registered Chemists and 
Registered Chemical Analysts who are exposed to chemicals as part of their 
regular responsibilities are entitled to hazard pay and insurance commensurate 
to the risk involved. 
ARTICLE V. 
TRANSITORY PROVISIONS 
SECTION 43. Term of Office of Incumbent 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 
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is longer. The Board shall then promulgate the provisions, rules and regulations 
for the implementation of this Act. 
SECTION 44. Vested Rights: Automatic Registration of Chemists and 
Chemical Technicians. - All Chemists and Chemical Technicians 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. 
SECTION 45. Preparation of Seal of Registered Chemist. - Within three (3) 
years of the date of effectivity of this Act, 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. 
Within three years, 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. 
SECTION 46. Grace Period, - There shall be a three (3) year grace period for 
all individuals and institutions to comply with the provisions of this Act. For those 
who are teaching professional chemistry subjects on the date of effectivity of this 
Act, there shall be a three year grace period by which time helshe must fulfill the 
following requirements: (a) Successfully complete at least sixty (60) units of 
chemistry in an undergraduate degree course which must include all of the 
professional chemistry subjects. 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 participate 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 for evaluation. Those who are evaluated to have fulfilled the 
requirements shall be issued a Special Permit which to teach professional 
chemistry subjects. Such permission to teach professional chemistry subjects 
shall be limited only to this privilege and shall not be construed as permission to 
practice chemistry. 
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ARTICLE VI 
FINAL PROVISIONS 
SECTION 47. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Subject to the approval 
of the Commission, the Board shall adopt and promulgate the Implementing 
Rules and Regulations and Code of Ethics for the Practice of Chemistry, and 
other resolutions necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. 
SECTION 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. 
SECTION 49. Separability Clause. - If any section of this Act shall be declared 
unconstitutional or invalid, such shall not invalidate any other section of this Act. 
SECTION 50. 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. 
SECTION 51. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following 
its publication in the Official Gazette or any major newspaper of general 
circulation. 
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