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Standards for Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances and Material Safety Data Sheet (MoEL Public Notice No. 2020-130)
Local Title:
화학물질의 분류·표시 및 물질안전보건자료에 관한 기준
Country/Region:
South Korea
Competent Authority:
Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL)
Type:
Standard
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2020-11-12
Implementation Date:
2021-01-16
Document
Language Source Title Access
KO
Official 화학물질의 분류·표시 및 물질안전보건자료에 관한 기준
South Korea GHS: Standards for Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances and Material Safety Data Sheet (MoEL Public Notice No. 2020-130)
File Language : EN
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Summary

On November 12, 2020, Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) published the revised Standards for Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances and Material Safety Data Sheet by Public Notice No.2020-130. It will enter into force on January 16, 2021, the same implementation date of the revised Occupational Safety and Health Act (K-OSHA).

Contents:

  • Chapter 1 General Provisions

  • Chapter 2 Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances

  • Chapter 3 Affixing, Preparation, etc. of Warning Labels

  • Chapter 4 Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheet, etc.

  • Chapter 5 Approval, etc. of Listing Alternative Information

  • Appendix 1 Classification of chemical substances, etc.

  • Appendix 2 Warning Label Elements

  • Appendix 3 Format and Size of Warning Label

  • Appendix 4 Subparagraphs and Required Information of Material Safety Data Sheet

  • Appendix 5 Use classification system

  • Appendix 6 Concentration Limits for Health and Environmental Hazard Class

  • Appendix 7 Information proving a substance constitutes trade secrets and criteria for determining the necessity of listing alternative information

Obligations