• Strengthening the position of the chemist in the authority in co-operation with lawyers, engineers, etc.
• Information forum to increase professional expertise
• Education and public relations through professional participation in current social discussions on topics related to chemistry
• Quality assurance of advice to politicians and administrators on (environmental) policy decisions
• Promotion of training courses in natural sciences and technology)political decisions
• Promoting training courses in natural sciences and technology with a focus on chemistry
• Information about fields of activity in the public sector
• Promoting young chemists through active dialogue beyond the technical boundaries of studies
• Supporting the compatibility of family and career
• Promoting equal opportunities, esp. for management positions

The work of the members of the Chemists in Civil Service is at the interface between business, science and society. In addition to their chemical expertise, they require extensive knowledge of legal regulations and socio-political backgrounds.

They participate in the public debate to objectify publicly relevant issues, acting as a neutral and objective link.

The Chemists in Civil Service would therefore like to thank all colleagues

• in public institutions
• in publicly funded research centres and
• in international organisations

provide a network for cooperation and support