REGISTRATION OF MEMBERS OF THE PROFESSION

Subject to relevant sections and rules of the law of the Institute, a person shall be entitled to be registered as a member of the profession if: -

(a) he passes the qualifying examination for registration recognized or conducted by the Council under the Decree and has completed the practical training prescribed; or

(b) he holds a qualification granted and for the time being accepted by the Institute and satisfies the Council that he has had sufficient practical experience as a member of the profession; or

(c) he holds a qualification granted outside Nigeria and for the time being accepted as adequate for the practice as a Public Analyst in the country in which the qualification was granted, and he qualifies for registration as a member in any of the categories specified in section 4 of the Decree.

Applicants for registration under the law shall, in addition to evidence of qualification, satisfy the Council that he/she: -

(a) is of good character;

(b) has attained the age of twenty-one years; and

   (c) has not been convicted in Nigeria or elsewhere for an offence involving fraud or dishonesty

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

In view of the unique and sensitive role of the Public Analysts in determining the quality and safety of consumer goods amongst other functions, IPAN law made provision for the establishment of Ethics and Regulation Committee to monitor the practice of Public Analysts. Any professional misconduct is handled by Investigation Panel and Disciplinary Tribunal.

 

A Public Analysts is expected in all circumstances to subscribe to the following framework:

 

Ø      reflect a personal character that commands the respect of his client and that of the Public at large;

Ø      spare no effort or resources in availing himself at all times, of any opportunity to improve his knowledge and skill in the profession;

Ø      employ the best available technology in his laboratory and other operations to ensure that the client gets the best value for his fee;

Ø      as a scientist,  seek and project the truth no matter whose interest may be affected;

Ø       accord the highest priority to professional competence and integrity in all his dealings, seek to enhance the image of the profession by promoting espirit-de corps among his professional colleagues;

Ø      never knowingly engage in or accept a responsibility or arrangement in which his business or other interests may come into conflict with his professional judgement; in all cases of  doubt he must err on the side of public good and/or safety;

Ø      maintain in strictest confidence, any information that may come in his possession in respect of his client’s products or processes and must not divulge such information to third parties except with the express permission of the owners;

Ø      is forbidden any advertisement of skill, competence or facilities save as may be reasonably expected in professional journals and similar media.