Chemical products utilized in living quarters such as houses, offices, public facilities, etc. which induce exposure to chemical substances on people or the environment. Items which are recognized to have risks on people or the environment are designated as consumer chemical products subject to safety confirmation(formerly ‘risk concern products’) and monitored by the Minister of Environment, and such products are obligated to comply with safety standards and labeling standards.
Types of consumer chemical products subject to safety confirmation
| Classification | Examples | Notes | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning products | Cleaning agents | Removing agents | Confirmation and notification | Inspection and Testing Facility, Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute(KEITI) |
| Laundry products | Laundry detergents | Bleaching agents | Fabric softeners | ||
| Coating products | Gloss coating varnishes | Special coating agents | Rust prevention agents | Lubricants | Ironing auxiliaries | Finishing agents | Hardening agents | ||
| Adhesive products | Adhesives | Cements | ||
| Odor removal products | Air fresheners | Deodorants | ||
| Dyeing/Painting products | Dyes | Paints | ||
| Automobile products | Windshield washer fluid | Antifreeze | ||
| Printing products | Printing inks · Toners | Inkpads | Correction fluids · tapes | ||
| Beauty products | Beauty glue | Tattoo ink | ||
| Leisure goods care products | Exercise supplies polish cleaners | ||
| Disinfecting products | Disinfectants | Algicides | ||
| Antibacterial agents/ disinfectants for humidifiers | Sterilizing/ disinfecting agents for infectious disease prevention | Miscellaneous disinfectants for disease control | Approval | National Institute of Environmental Research(NIER) | |
| Pest control products | Medical pest control/ prevention/ attracticides l Medical repellents | Insecticides for infectious disease prevention l Rodenticides for infectious disease prevention | Approval | |
| Antifoulants | Confirmation and notification | Inspection and Testing Facility, KEITI | |
| Preservative products | Wood preservatives l Preservative-treated filter products | ||
| Miscellaneous | Candles l Desiccants l Artificial snow sprays l Fog machine fluids | ||
| Consumer chemical products used in humidifiers | Approval | NIER |
Procedure for confirmation and notification of safety standard compliance for consumer chemical products subject to safety confirmation
Procedure for approval of consumer chemical products subject to safety confirmation
