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.