Chartered Chemist

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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^{[4][circular reference]} 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.