The European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) (First General System) Regulations 2005

Use of professional title

10.—(1) A migrant who has been granted authorisation to practise a regulated profession pursuant to these Regulations shall have the right to use—

(a) the professional title and designatory letters applicable to that profession in the United Kingdom; and

(b) the lawful academic title (and where appropriate the abbreviation thereof) acquired by him in the relevant State in which he formerly qualified and in the language of that State.

(2) Where the migrant makes use of the possibility provided for in sub-paragraph (1)(b) of this regulation, the designated authority may require that the title shall be followed by the name and location of the establishment or examining board which awarded it.

(3) Where the migrant makes use of the possibility provided for in sub-paragraph (1)(a) of this regulation, and the profession is one of those specified in Part 2 of Schedule 1 (Professions regulated by professional bodies incorporated by Royal Charter), he shall only be entitled to use the professional title or designatory letters on proof of membership of the relevant body.

(4) Where membership of a professional body is subject to any qualification requirements, such requirements may be applied to a migrant who satisfies condition (a) or (b) of regulation 5(1) only so far as they are consistent with the provisions of these Regulations.