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Korea Streamlines Chemical Management Regulations for Economic Growth
Sep 08, 2023
Korean MoE has proposed amendments to key regulations over the past few months, some of which are already in effect.
South Korea
Korea REACH
Korea CCA
Chemical management
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South Korea Publishes Classification and Labeling Guide for Mixtures
Aug 04, 2022
On June 30, 2022, South Korea’s National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) issued the Guide for Classification and Labeling of Mixtures (NIER-GP2022-027), which aims to help stakeholders to better comply with obligations under K-REACH and K-CCA.In addition to the Guide, a leaflet illustrating rules and methods of classification and labeling with various examples was issued as well.
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FAQs | MSDS Submission and CBI Non-disclosure Application under Korea OSHA
Jul 21, 2022
ChemLinked selected 15 FAQs to address some problems encountered in submitting MSDS and applying for CBI protection. ChemLinked will keep updating new FAQs. Please stay tuned to get the updates.
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Korea REACH
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South Korea to Ease Chemical Regulations to Offset Impact of Japanese Export Curbs
Aug 14, 2019
The trade friction between South Korea and Japan has attracted considerable attention and led many (click here[1] and here[2]) in the Korean media to question MoE’s chemical regulations including K-REACH[3]and CCA[4]. In response to Korean media’s criticism of K-REACH and CCA, the MoE has issued several official explanations reiterating its stance and urging the public not to blame chemical regulation for material localization issues (CL news, click here[6] and here[7]). However, to appease concerns, MoE will amend the implementation of some regulations to minimize industry losses during this difficult time. In July, the Deputy Prime Minister of South Korea Hong Nam-ki offered details on proposed reforms during the 3rd Ministerial Meeting on Japan’s Trade Curbs, stating that the government will ease new chemical registration for R&D purposes. (CL news[5]). So far the MoE hasn’t issued any practical implementation guidance. In the latest official explan
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K-REACH Only Representative Transfer Issues: Can I Change My OR?
Apr 24, 2019
The Act on Registration, Evaluation and etc. of Chemicals (a.k.a “K-REACH”) requires companies manufacturing or importing a substance in South Korea to register that substance.
South Korea
Korea REACH
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K-REACH Pre-registration: Concise Overview of Critical Checkpoints
Oct 31, 2018
The Act on Registration, Evaluation and etc. of Chemicals (a.k.a “K-REACH”) has been revised and will come into effect on 1 Jan 2019. It should be noted that pre-registration before 30 Jun 2019 is necessary to be eligible for the phase-in registration grace period. In addition, it will streamline mandatory joint registration of identical substances.
South Korea
Korea REACH
Registration/notification
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K-REACH: Enforcement Decree Amendments
Jan 09, 2018
The Enforcement Decree of the Act on Registration and Evaluation, etc. of Chemical Substances (hereafter referred to as K-REACH Enforcement Decree) was revised on 26 Dec 2017 by Presidential Decree No. 28502. The updates came into effect immediately except for Article 31 Paragraph 4 and 5 which took effect since 1 Jan 2018.
South Korea
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K-REACH Notification of Products Containing Hazardous Chemical Substance
Dec 01, 2015
K-REACH regulation came into effect on 1 Jan 2015 and stipulated the basic notification requirements for consumer products. Product notification is required for manufacturers or importers if the hazardous chemical substance content contained in the product exceeds 1 ton per year and the content exceeds 0.1% weight ratio threshold. However, some direct and indirect exemption conditions can be applied.
South Korea
Korea REACH
Chemical management
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Registration Exemption under K-REACH
Mar 20, 2015
The Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals in Korea (a.k.a K-REACH) has been effective since 1 Jan 2015. Chemical registration is the most significant regulatory obligation for industry to comply with; however, there are also many registration exemption conditions.
South Korea
Korea REACH
Chemical management
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How K-REACH Will Affect the Flavors and Fragrances Industry
Dec 30, 2014
The final draft of the Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals in Korea (aka “K-REACH”) was published on the 30th of April 2013 and will come into force on the 1st of January 2015.
South Korea
Korea REACH
Chemical management
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