[CHEMP]Changes to “Designation Of, And Safety And Labeling Standards For, Consumer Chemical Products(26.MAY.2022)
[Chemical Product Management System Notice] Changes to “Designation Of, And Safety And Labeling Standards For, Consumer Chemical Products Subject To Safety Confirmation” (Fabric Softeners, Disinfectants, Cleaning Agents, Laundry Detergents, Bleaching Agents)
Thank you for your interest and cooperation in the safe management of consumer chemical products.
Those who manufacture or import 39 types of Consumer Chemical Products Subject to Safety Verification, such as detergents, must comply with the safety standards confirmation and *notification (or **approval) procedures under Article 10 of the “Consumer Chemical Products and Biocides Safety Control Act” and related regulations.
*”Designation Of, And Safety and Labeling Standards For, Consumer Chemical Products Subject to Safety Confirmation" (MOE Notice No. 2022-19)
** “Approval of Daily Use Consumer Chemical Product Subject to Safety Confirmation” (NIER Notice No.2021-2)
Regarding the revised “Designation Of, And Safety and Labeling Standards For, Consumer Chemical Products Subject to Safety Verification”, which will be implemented from July 1, 2022, those who intend to manufacture or import the following products must comply with the following requirements as attached.
A. Fabric softeners: Must meet the biodegradability standards for surfactant management.
B. Disinfectants and Cleaning Agents: usage precautions must be added to prevent misuse.
C. Detergents, laundry detergents, and bleaching agents: all fluorescent whitening agents contained in the product must be labeled.
Please refer to the attached document or the above notification for specific standards.
Furthermore, please be aware that if you violate the revised standards after July 1, 2022, administrative measures such as recall orders and reports may be taken in accordance with the “Consumer Chemical Products and Biocides Safety Control Act”. Thank you for your full compliance with the regulations.
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