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South Korea Proposes a New Draft Regulation for Substances Subject to Preparation of Accidents
On June 11, 2025, South Korea published a draft regulation under the Chemical Substances Control Act (K-CCA) concerning the chemical safety framework. This action follows the restructuring of the toxic substance classification system, which now differentiates regulatory levels based on hazard type—particularly between chronic human toxicity and physical hazards.
Previously, certain chemicals were excluded from strict control if they only posed chronic health risks. However, despite not being classified as "hazardous chemicals", some of these substances still carry significant physical risks that could lead to chemical accidents or exacerbate their impact.
Key Changes
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Regulatory Authority Transfer: The authority for designating "Accident Preparedness Substances" will shift from the Ministry of Environment to the National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) via formal notice.
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New Substance Additions:
Three substances will be added to the list of accident preparedness substances due to their physical hazard profiles:
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Xylene
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Styrene
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1,3-Butadiene
These chemicals are currently managed as toxic substances for their chronic human health effects, but the revision addresses their potential to cause or worsen chemical accidents.
Public Comments:
NICS is accepting public feedback on this proposal. Stakeholders can submit opinions either online or offline by June 28, 2025.
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