Conselho Regional de Química

CRQ-III, also known as CRQ-RJ, is the Regional Chemistry Council for Brazil’s Third Region. Based in Rio de Janeiro, it supports the professional practice of chemistry and works to help ensure the quality and safety of services carried out by chemistry professionals. The council serves professionals, businesses, and educational institutions through information, registration, and administrative services.

Chemistry professionals can access online registration, identification, certification, and record updates, as well as apply for an annual-fee exemption and consult guidance on digital signatures and professional ethics. Services for legal entities include registration, technical responsibility records, and certification. The council also provides online appointments, an e-protocol service, registration searches, payment slips, and an ombudsman channel.

CRQ-III shares news, technical resources, publications, and updates on events and opportunities through its website. Its activities also include technical chambers and committees, educational materials, and the “Chemistry Does Good” award. The council’s headquarters are in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, and its online portal offers access to transparency information, service guidance, and privacy information.