The designation European Chemist is awarded by the European Chemist Registration Board (ECRB) of EuCheMS. The ECRB maintains a Register of European Chemists. 

Candidates for EurChem must:

• Be a member of a participating national chemical society (see list below) 
• Have at least eight years of post-secondary school education/experience including a category-A schedule academic qualification 
• Have at least three years' approved post-graduation professional experience 
• Nominate two referees who must be members of the applicant's national chemical society 
• Apply through a participating national society, which will provide an application form and a guide for applicants.