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Maintaining your CChem status
Keeping your knowledge and skills up to date is essential in a fast-changing world. And, like most professional awards, it's a mandatory requirement to commit to continuing professional development (CPD) to maintain your CChem status. We offer members a free CPD recording tool to make this easier.
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