Rate of FTE is fixed on the basis of 1920 hrs (12 months x 4 weeks x 5 days x 8 hrs) working time per year of one full-time-chemist. The rate to include all manpower cost, overhead cost, analytical service cost, normal solvent and reagent cost.

High value reagents and / or chemicals are generally charged extra as reimbursement on submission of bills with prior approval from the clients.