The Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals of Korea (a.k.a “K-REACH”) requires registration of polymer itself. The Guidance on Polymer Registration, Declaration and Exemptions (70+ pages) was issued by the Ministry of Environment on December 17, 2019 to offer guidance on how to register/declare polymers and how to acquire polymer exemptions under K-REACH.
Chapter 1. Summary
1.1 Polymers definied under K-REACH
1.2 Procedures for identifying legal obligations of polymers
Chapter 2. Identification of Polymers
2.1 Identification of polymers defined under K-REACH
2.2 Confirmation of identification information of polymers (chemical name, CAS No., structural formula, etc.)
2.3 Identification whether a polymer is an existing chemical
Chapter 3. Exemption from Registration or Declaration of Polymers
3.1 Relevant rules on registration or declaration of polymers
3.2 Confirmation if it is exempt from registration or declaration
3.3 Preparation and submission of application documents for exemption from registration or declaration
Chapter 4. Registration or Declaration of Existing Polymers
4.1 Registration of existing polymers
4.2 Declaration of existing polymers having received hazard evaluation
Chapter 5. Registration or Declaration of New Polymers
5.1 Registration of new polymers at or above 100 kg per annum
5.2 Declaration of new polymers less than 100 kg per annum
5.3 Declaration of new polymers having received confirmation of exemption from hazard evaluation
Chapter 6. References
6.1 General Polymers
6.2 Q&A Examples
South Korea GHS: Standards for Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances and Material Safety Data Sheet (MoEL Public Notice No. 2020-130)
Guidance on Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances
South Korea: Guidebook on Registration Data Sharing and Cost Sharing
South Korea: Guidance on Joint Registration of Chemical Substances under K-REACH (Registration Materials)
