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
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
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