text: In Sri Lanka, every candidate for the award of the status of Chartered Chemist (C.Chem.) shall
  * C1 be more than 30 years of age
  AND
  * C2 (a)  have passed parts I and II of the Graduateship Examination conducted by the Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon.
  OR
  (b)  have obtained a Special Degree with Chemistry as the principal subject from a recognized university.<br />
  OR
  (c)   have obtained a bachelors degree from a recognized university with an adequate coverage of Chemistry, acceptable to the Council and at least a masters degree in a branch of Chemistry from a recognized university. <br />
  OR
  (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.  <br />
  OR
  (f)  have obtained any other equivalent qualifications acceptable to the Council,
  AND
  * C3 (a)  have passed Part II (C) of the Graduateship Examination conducted by the Institute
  OR (b)  have an equivalent attainment acceptable to the Council.
  AND
  * C4 be able to demonstrate a high level of competence and professionalism in the practice of Chemistry and show his commitment to maintain his expertise for a period of at least 5 years subsequent to obtaining the qualifications and experience referred to in C 2 above.
  AND
  * C5 Such a person should provide evidence of possessing one or more of the following at a level acceptable to the Council.
  (a)  has specialist chemical skills relevant to their practice  <br />
  (b)  has in– depth knowledge of the specialist areas of chemistry<br />
  (c)  has responsibilities based upon chemistry and has made a significant personal contribution.<br />
  (d)  demonstrates professionalism in the workplace<br />
  (e)  has maintained chemical expertise through continuing professional development.