South Korea updates the regulation for cosmetics and allergens
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in South Korea updated the regulation on precautions when using cosmetics and labeling of allergens under Cosmetic Act on April 27th, 2022. This...
Read MoreSouth Korea proposes the restriction of certain phrases for chemical products
On the 28th of April 2022, the Ministry of Environment, South Korea submits a draft on the labelling and advertising of chemical products. With comments expected to close 40 days from...
Read MoreSouth Korea updates the regulation for biocidal substances and products
The National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) in South Korea updated the regulation on the scope and methods of biocidal substances and biocidal product approval application data under the Consumer Chemical...
Read MoreSouth Korea consults on a draft amendment for Toxic Substances' Designation
Apr-25-2022
The Ministry of Environment (MoE) in South Korea is consulting on a draft amendment of Designation of Toxic Substances under Enforcement Decree of the Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals...
Read MoreSouth Korea simplifies K-REACH data submission for new substance
The Ministry of Environment (MoE) in South Korea pre-announced the legislation to update K-REACH. This is aimed at simplifying K-REACH data submission for new substances under 1 TPA (Tonnes per Annum)...
Read MoreKorea proposes an amendment to cosmetics regulation
In February 2022, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in South Korea proposed amendments to the ‘Regulation on Safety Standards, etc. of Cosmetics’. This is the cosmetics policy enacted...
Read MoreSouth Korea announces the results of hazard review of chemical substances under K-REACH
National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) in South Korea updated and announced the results of hazard review of chemical substances under K-REACH on February 11th, 2022.The updates are as follows:· Update...
Read MoreSouth Korea consults on a draft amendment of Designation of Substances Subject to Intensive Control
The Ministry of Environment (MoE) in South Korea is consulting on a draft amendment of Designation of Substances Subject to Intensive Control under Enforcement Decree of the Act on Registration and...
Read MoreUpdated Enforcement Rule of The Consumer Chemical Products and Biocides Safety Control Act K-BPR came into effect
Updated Enforcement Rule of The Consumer Chemical Products and Biocides Safety Control Act (K-BPR) came into effect on December 31st, 2021.This updated Enforcement Rule reflects matters mandated by the ‘Belief System...
Read MoreSouth Korea distributes a guide for serious civic accidents caused by raw materials under SAPA
The Ministry of Environment (MoE) in South Korea published and distributed a guide to serious civic accidents caused by raw materials and products under the Serious Accidents Punishment Act (SAPA). The...
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Downloadable Content
- A Guide On The Amendment Of The Act On Registration, Evaluation, Etc. Of Chemicals On January 1, 2019 (korean)
- The List Of 332 Substances That Require Prompt Cico Establishment (english)
- Cosmetics Actionable Summary
- Food Contact Material Actionable Summary - South Korea
- Actionable Summary K-REACH 2025
- K-REACH Act (korean)
- K-REACH Act (english)
- K-REACH Enforcement Rule (english)
- Kosha Act (korean)
- Kosha Act (english)
- Kosha Enforcement Decree (english)
- Cosmetic Act (korean)
- Cosmetic Act Enforcement Decree (english)
- Cosmetic Act Enforcement Rule (english)
- Cosmetic Act Enforcement Decree (korean)
- Cosmetic Act Enforcement Rule (korean)
- K-REACH Enforcement Decree (korean)
- K-REACH Enforcement Rule (korean)
- Kosha Enforcement Decree (korean)
- A Guide On The Amendment Of The Act On Registration Evaluation Etc. Of Chemicals On January 1 2019 (english)
- Draft Amendment To The Public Notice On Hazard Assessment Results For New And Existing Substances_kr