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Notes On Chem Law 3
Notes On Chem Law 3
Notes On Chem Law 3
Chemistry Law
1. History
1. RA 754 was promulgated on June 18, 1952
2. Discussions on revision started in 1998.
3. Bills filed in Lower House
Nereus Acosta, Angelo Palmones, Florencio (Bem)
Noel, Sonny Angara, Victoria Noel
4. Bills filed in Senate
Richard Gordon, Edgardo Angara, Antonio Trillanes
5. Approved Senate and House bills: SB 914
(Trillanes) and HB 5016 (Noel)
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2. Overview
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2. Overview
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2. Overview
1. Need to differentiate Chemistry as a Science and as a
Profession:
a. As a Science: to promote research and discovery,
interdisciplinary and international collaboration
b. As a Profession: to protect the public welfare and
safety, local and international accreditation, local
and international commerce
2. Update the Definition and Scope of Chemistry (Sec. 3)
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2. Overview
3. Update the Definition of the Professional Practice of the
Profession (Sec. 4) and relationship with Allied
Professions (Sec. 41)
4. Define the Practice of the Chemical Technician (Sec. 5)
5. Qualifications of Applicant for Chemistry Examination
(Sec. 16)
6. Scope of Examination for Chemists (Sec. 17)
7. Qualifications of Applicant for Chemical Technician (Sec.
18)
8. Scope of Examination for Chemical Technician (Sec. 19)
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2. Overview
9. Exemption from Examination for Chemists (Sec. 23)
10. Continuing Professional Development (Sec. 31)
11. Strengthening of Laboratory Registration and Inspection
(Secs. 35, 36, 39)
12. Coverage of Professional Practice (Sec. 41)
13. Hazard Pay, Health and Accident Insurance, Legal
Assistance (Sec. 42)
14. Grace Period (transitory provisions) (Sec. 46)
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CHEMISTRY LAW