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Regulations on Standard Handling Limits of Hazardous Chemicals (NICS Announcement No. 2025-12)
Local Title:
유해화학물질의 규정수량에 관한 규정
Country/Region:
South Korea
Competent Authority:
National Institute of Chemical Safety
Type:
Regulation
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2025-08-07
Implementation Date:
2025-08-07
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Official Regulations on Standard Handling Limits of Hazardous Chemicals (NICS Announcement No. 2025-12)
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Summary

This regulation specifies standard handling limits for hazardous chemical substances/mixtures, the calculation methods, and review period, etc. under K-CCA. It took effect immediately and repealed the previous regulation - Regulations on Standard Handling Limits for Toxic Substances, Restricted Substances, Prohibited Substances, and Substances Subject to Authorization (MoE Announcement No. 2025-72). The new regulation includes four annexes:

  • Annex 1 - Standard handling limits for each hazard category

  • Annex 2 - Standard handling limits for acute toxic substances to human health, chronic toxic substances to human health, and ecological toxic substances

  • Annex 3 - Standard handling limits for accident precaution substances

  • Annex 4 - Calculation method for the maximum handling volume

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