South Korea to Use QR Code on Household Chemical Products Subject to Safety Confirmation

On August 26, 2021, the South Korean online chemical management system (CHEMP) published a notice to invite industries to join in a pilot project for using quick response (QR) codes on household chemical products subject to safety confirmation. Scanning the QR codes enables consumers to access up to 23 items of product information, such as the safety standard confirmation mark, notification approval number, product name, and uses, etc.