South Korea discloses K-REACH pre-registration results.

On October 15, 2024, the Chemical Information Management Support Group in South Korea disclosed the results of the pre-registration of existing chemical substances under K-REACH. This disclosure is in accordance with Article 42 (Disclosure of Chemical Information) of the Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances (K-REACH) and Article 51 (Disclosure of Chemical Information) of the Enforcement Rules of the Act.  

Details of pre-registration results 

A total of 17,502 chemical substances have been pre-registered. The information disclosed results from the pre-registration by substance submitted by companies. This data will be used to organize and operate a joint registration consortium in the future.  

 Key Points:  

• The Chemical Information Management Support Group will periodically update and disclose the results of the (change) pre-registration in the future.  

• The list of pre-registered substances can be accessed here.