Section 4Sec./Art. 4

Scope of the Professional Practice of Chemistry. The professional practice of chemistry covers the performance of a service related to public interest, public safety, legal or regulatory matters. The following and similar activities shall be the functions of the registered chemists:

(a) Performance of a chemical analysis or chemical synthesis;

(b) Certification of a chemical analysis or chemical synthesis;

(c) Inspection of a laboratory with respect to its chemical or biochemical activities;

(d) Certification of a laboratory with respect to its chemical or biochemical activities;

(e) Supervision of a chemical laboratory;

(f) Supervision of a chemical analysis or chemical synthesis, whether or not performed in a laboratory;

(g) 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;

(h) Consultation, investigation, or research concerning physico-chemical or biochemical matters which involve public interest, public safety, laws or regulations. For these purposes, the registered chemist must affix ones signature, license number and official seal to any certification report submitted;

(i) Sale of chemicals, chemical apparatus or chemical equipment;

(j) Supervision of the sale of chemicals, chemical apparatus, or chemical equipment; and

(k) Functions related to the management of chemicals, such as chemical safety, chemical waste management, pollution control, and the like.

The Chemistry Board, subject to the approval of 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.