K-REACH: 332 substances require prompt CICO establishment

A South Korea’s industry support group published a list of 332 substances that require prompt CICO establishment. These substances are the cases where pre-registrants of a concerning chemical have not selected...

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K-REACH: Pre-announcement of legislation amendment

Jan-03-2026

To reduce negative impacts from COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Environment (MoE) plans to skip some documents required for new chemical substance registration from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2021....

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K-BPR: What are impacts of the South Korea’s Consumer Chemical Products and Biocides Safety Management Law amendments to the industry?

The Consumer Chemical Products and Biocide Safety Act amendment, often known as K-BPR, was promulgated on 24 March, and 26 May 2020 and will be enforced on 1 January 2021. The...

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K-REACH: What are the next steps after pre-registration?

The first registration deadline under K-REACH is by 31 December 2021, which applies to those who manufacture and import existing chemical substances exceeding 1,000 tons per year, or carcinogenic, mutagenic, or...

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KOSHA: What are the implications to the industry from South Korea’s Occupational Safety and Health Act amendment on material safety data sheets?

South Korea’s Occupational Safety and Health Act (often called KOSHA) amendment on material safety data sheets (MSDSs) takes into force on 16 January 2021. Chemical manufacturers and importers shall prepare and...

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K-BPR: Major amendment to the ‘Chemical Product Safety Act’ in South Korea

The Chemical Product Safety Act, often known as K-BPR, enforced on 1st January 2019, regulates safety management of consumer products and biocidal products. The amendment of this Act was approved by South...

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