South Korea Updates Explosions and Fire Safety Measures for Water-Reactive Substances
The Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) has updated the "Measures to Deal with Explosion and Fire" for 90 types of water-reactive substances. These updates, which came into effect on...
Read MoreSouth Korea updates registration standards for new chemical substances under K-REACH for 2025
Since January 1, 2025, South Korea has been enforcing updated registration standards for new chemical substances under K-REACH. This update aligns with National Policy Task 68 (Safe Food, Healthy Living Environment),...
Read MoreSouth Korea notifies WTO of a proposed amendment to food labelling standards.
On January 8, 2025, the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a proposed amendment to food labelling standards. The purpose of...
Read MoreSouth Korea unveils safety information for household chemicals.
The Korean Ministry of Environment has announced that the safety information for raw materials in 76 household chemical products will be made available on the Green Nuri Living Environment Safety Information...
Read MoreSouth Korea updates definition of Waste Toxic Substances aligning with the revised Chemicals Control Act.
On September 26, 2024, the Ministry of Environment announced a partial amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Waste Management Act. This amendment aims to enhance waste management practices and align...
Read MoreSouth Korea announces draft Act on Compensation and Relief for Damages Caused by Household Chemical Products
On September 25, 2024, South Korea released a draft Act on Compensation and Relief for Damages of Household Chemical Products for public consultation. The proposed legislation aims to address health risks...
Read MoreSouth Korea develops Ultrasonic Detector for gas leak detection.
The National Institute of Chemical Safety in South Korea has announced the development of an advanced ultrasonic detector that can detect high-pressure gas leaks within 0.5 seconds. This innovative technology overcomes the...
Read MoreSouth Korea Seeks Feedback on Toxic Substances Regulation Amendments.
On November 12, 2024, the Ministry of Environment announced an amendment to the "Regulations on the Specified Quantities of Toxic Substances, Restricted Substances, Prohibited Substances, and Permitted Substances." The purpose of...
Read MoreSouth Korea to Revise K-REACH Hazard Classifications: Public Consultation Open Until 10 December 2024
On November 20, 2024, South Korea’s National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) published an administrative notice of Partial Revision of Regulations on the Classification and Labelling of Chemical Substances in accordance...
Read MoreKorea Revises Toxic Substance Rules: 26 Chemicals Assessed under K-REACH
On November 20, 2024, South Korea’s National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) announced updates to its toxic substance regulations with the publication of the administrative notice of Partial Revision of the...
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