Chartered Chemist (CChem) is a chartered status awarded by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)[1] in the United Kingdom, the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)[2] in Australia, by the Ministry of Education in Italy, the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC), Sri Lanka,[3] and the Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria in Nigeria.
Achieving chartered status in any profession denotes to the wider community a high level of specialised subject knowledge and professional competence.
The award of the Chartered Chemist (CChem) designation recognises the experienced practising chemist who has demonstrated an in-depth knowledge of chemistry, significant personal achievements based upon chemistry, professionalism in the workplace and a commitment to maintaining technical expertise through continuing professional development.
In the United Kingdom, CChem candidates must meet the following requirements: The 14 professional attributes for Chartered Chemist in the UK are divided into five sections.
(d) have obtained a bachelor's degree from a recognized university, with an adequate coverage of Chemistry and has had sufficient experience and/or attainments in the Chemical Sciences for the period of at least 10 years acceptable to the Council.