South Korea revised the regulation on chemical classification and labeling

On June 1st, 2023, the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) in South Korea revised the regulation on chemical classification and labeling, including pictograms, hazard statements and precautionary statements, and classification mark lists, and enforced it on the same date. 

Earlier this year, NIER consulted on a draft amendment of this matter, and this was to notify the classification and labeling of newly designated toxic substances, as well as existing hazardous chemicals for which hazard reviews have been completed. 

• New classification and labeling for newly designated toxic substances 

- 6 substances including 3,5-difluorophenol. 

- CAS 2713-34-01 and mixtures containing more than 5%, CAS 872-93-5 and mixtures containing more than 25%, CAS 91742-16-4 and mixtures containing more than 25%, CAS 79-00-5 and mixtures containing more than 25%, CAS 1976005-08-9 and mixtures containing it more than 1%, and CAS 84988-61-4 and mixtures containing it more than 5%. 

• Revise classification and labeling for existing hazardous chemicals 

1) 28 toxic substances 

2) 2 substances requiring preparation for accidents.