Chile - Key Regulatory Insights 2024

In February 2021, Chile became the first country in Latin America to adopt a comprehensive national chemicals regulation, Decree 57 and its implementing Resolution 777/2021. This regulation establishes a structured system for the notification and prioritization of substances, allowing for the risk assessment of selected chemicals, whether manufactured or imported. Decree 57, formally issued on February 9, 2021, aims to protect human health and the environment by mandating the implementation of Globally Harmonized System (GHS) labeling for chemical products. 

The legislation addresses both chemical substances and hazardous mixtures and mandates notification protocols under the Ministry of Health (MINSAL) and the Ministry of Environment (MMA). Notifications are required every two years, with the deadline of August 30 each year. The first notification deadline for industrial use substances was scheduled for August 30, 2024, but a revised deadline will be set, after which authorities will publish a Chemical Inventory. Non-compliance with the notification requirements will result in penalties, with specific enforcement details to be defined in future regulations.

Key News for 2024

• Chile Introduces Decree on Lubricant Oil Recycling
  On November 11, 2024, Chile issued a Supreme Decree to improve the collection, recycling, and disposal of lubricant oils in support of its sustainability goals. The Decree establishes recycling targets, producer accountability, consumer participation, and labeling requirements, with a 24-month transition period for compliance. Read more here.

• Chile Strengthens Pesticide Rules to Protect Bees
  On October 18, 2024, Chile's Ministry of Agriculture introduced Exempt Resolution No. 7,068 to improve ecotoxicological standards for pesticides, with an emphasis on bee protection. The regulation mandates clear toxicity classifications, bee hazard pictograms, and notification requirements for beekeepers prior to pesticide application. Read more here.

• Chile Opens Public Consultation on Fertilizer and Biostimulant Regulation
  Chile’s Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) has opened a public consultation to update the fertilizer and biostimulant regulation under Law No. 21.349. The proposed updates include revised labelling standards, improved traceability measures, and phased compliance schedules. Stakeholders are invited to review the draft regulation and provide feedback by December 16, 2024, with SAG publishing responses to comments by January 29, 2025. Read more here.