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South Korea notifies partial revision to the Regulations on Toxic Restricted Prohibited and Permitted Substances
On March 20, 2025, the South Korean Ministry of Environment (MoE) notified a partial revision to the Regulations on the Quantity Specifications for Toxic Substances, Restricted Substances, Prohibited Substances, and Permitted Substances. This revision aims to provide clearer guidelines on the submission requirements for chemical accident prevention management plans and to reflect the recent changes in the designation of certain substances.
Key Amendments
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Introduction of New Quantity Specifications for 26 Newly Designated Toxic Substances
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Following the revision of the Toxic Substance Designation Notice (Chemical Safety Agency Notice No. 2025-2, January 24, 2025), 26 newly designated toxic substances will now have specific upper and lower quantity limits for the submission of chemical accident prevention plans.
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Chrysotile Moved from Restricted to Prohibited Substances
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The restricted substance Chrysotile (asbestos) is now removed from the restricted list.
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The substance Chrysotile is added to the list of prohibited substances.
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Adjustments to the Reevaluation Timeline
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The revision includes the resetting of the re-evaluation period for certain substances to ensure ongoing compliance with safety standards.
Feedback Submission
Individuals or organizations wishing to submit comments on the proposed revision may do so until April 11, 2025. Comments must be submitted via post, direct mail, or fax to the Chemical Safety Division of the MoE.
Submission Details:
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Online: www.me.go.kr (Public Participation → Electronic Public Hearing)
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Mail: Ministry of Environment, Chemical Safety Division, Sejong-si Hanuri-daero 499
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E-mail: hongsyong@korea.kr
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Fax: (044) 201 - 6830
We acknowledge that the above information has been compiled from MoE(South Korean Ministry of Environment).
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