How to get foreign degrees recognised in the uk

Peter, most degrees from EU universities are recognised without any formalities. You will need a certified translation (done by a registered translator, and notarised) and usually that's it. Generally you don't need a NARIC certification, that is for degrees from outside the EU.
There are a lot more requirements if you plan to work in health care, law, in a pharmacy, and a few other fields that require special licensing; but as far as I am aware there is no such requirement for chemistry. Although clinical chemistry will fall under the health care rules if you plan to work in a hospital or pharmacy (but NOT if you work in a pharmaceutical company).
You are required to pass an English test to work in health care; for any other work, you just need to know enough English to be functional. Of course your employer might have their own rules for this.
You mention applying to a University. Are you planning to study - do a Doctorate or something - here? If you are, most Universities will require that you know English well, and might ask that you pass a EFL test.

Hello PlyMark,

Thank you for the information, much appreciated. I was just looking at higher education, existing education and overall requirements/options for someone with "Foreign" degrees, etc.

Thanks

Peter