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[National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2024-4] Partial Amendment to the "Regulations on Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances" (Jan. 10, 2024)
◉ National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2024-4
In accordance with Article 14, Paragraph 1 of the "Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances", Article 10, Paragraph 2, Subparagraph 2, Item (a), Article 10, Paragraph 3, Article 24, Article 28 of its Enforcement Rule, Article 16, Paragraph 1 of the "Chemical Substances Control Act", and Article 12, Paragraph 4 of its Enforcement Rule, the "Regulations on Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances" (National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-65, Nov. 17, 2023) is partially amended and announced as follows:
January 10, 2024
Head of the National Institute of Environmental Research
Partial Amendment to the "Regulations on Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances"
Part of the "Regulations on Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances" is amended as follows:
In Annex 4, Item (a) (Toxic Substances), rows "97-1-296", "2014-1-718", and "2017-1-763" are each amended as follows, the CAS numbers of Strontium chromate and Sodium chromate in the chemical name of row "97-1-271" are corrected as follows, the row for Acetic anhydride in "2023-1-1147" is deleted, and rows "2023-1-1174" to "2023-1-1212" are newly established after row "2023-1-1173" as follows:
In Annex 4, Item (e) (Accident Preparedness Substances), row "72" is amended as follows, and rows "55" and "92" are corrected as follows:
Notes
* For precautionary statements, refer to the relevant hazard category in [Annex 1] "Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances"
* If the UN number is labeled differently, evidence must be retained
Addenda
Article 1 (Enforcement Date) This notice shall take effect from the date of its announcement.
Article 2 (Transitional Measures for Labeling of Chemical Substances) Those who are required to label hazardous chemical substances in accordance with the enforcement of these regulations shall label them in accordance with Article 16 of the Chemical Substances Control Act from the enforcement date of these regulations until January 1, 2025.
For detailed information, please refer to the attached file.
Source: Electronic Official Gazette LINK
Attachment: National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2024-4 (Partial Amendment to the "Regulations on Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances")
Jan 10, 2024
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[National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2024-3] Partial Amendment to the "Designation of Toxic Substances" (Jan. 10, 2024)
◉ National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2024-3
In accordance with Article 2, Subparagraph 6, Article 20 of the "Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances", and Article 2, Subparagraph 2 of the "Chemical Substances Control Act" and Article 2 of its Enforcement Decree, the "Designation of Toxic Substances" (National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-64, Nov. 17, 2023) is partially amended and announced as follows:
January 10, 2024
Head of the National Institute of Environmental Research
Partial Amendment to the "Designation of Toxic Substances"
Part of the [Annex] Toxic Substances in the "Designation of Toxic Substances" is amended as follows:
In the [Annex], the names of chemical substances in rows "97-1-296", "2014-1-718", and "2017-1-763" are each amended as follows, and rows "2023-1-1174" to "2023-1-1212" are newly established after row "2023-1-1173" as follows:
Addenda
Article 1 (Enforcement Date) This notice shall take effect three months after its announcement.
Article 2 (Application Examples) Matters concerning the installation and management standards for handling facilities under Article 24 of the Chemical Substances Control Act (hereinafter referred to as the "CCA") and hazardous chemical substance business permits under Article 28 for toxic substances newly designated (including cases where content standards have been changed) by the enforcement of this notice shall apply from January 1, 2025.
Article 3 (Transitional Measures) Those who handle newly designated toxic substances (including cases where content standards have been changed) in accordance with the enforcement of this notice before the enforcement date of the notice shall comply with the following matters under the CCA by the dates specified in each subparagraph:
1. Chemical Substance Confirmation (Art. 9 of CCA): Jan. 01, 2025
2. Labeling of Hazardous Chemicals (Art. 16 of CCA): Jan. 01, 2025
3. Declaration for Import of Toxic Substances (Art. 20 of CCA): Jan. 01, 2025
4. Preparation and Submission of Chemical Accident Prevention and Management Plan (Art. 23 of CCA): Jul. 01, 2026
5. Permission for Hazardous Chemical Substance Business (Art. 28 of CCA): Jul. 01, 2026
6. Handling Standards for Hazardous Chemical Substances (Art. 13 of CCA and Annex 1 of the Enforcement Rule): Jul. 01, 2025
7. Standards for Installation and Management of Hazardous Chemical Substance Handling Facilities (Art. 24 of CCA and Annex 5 of the Enforcement Rule): Jul. 01, 2028
For detailed information, please refer to the attached file.
Source: Electronic Official Gazette LINK
Attachment: National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2024-3 (Partial Amendment to the "Designation of Toxic Substances")
Jan 10, 2024
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Jan 09, 2024
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Dec 28, 2023
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Dec 28, 2023
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[National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-77] Partial Amendment to the "Hazard Assessment Results of Chemical Substances" (Dec. 21, 2023)
◉ National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-77
In accordance with Article 21 of the "Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances" and Article 28 of its Enforcement Rule, the "Hazard Assessment Results of Chemical Substances" (National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-56, Sep. 22, 2023) is partially amended and announced as follows:
December 21, 2023
Head of the National Institute of Environmental Research
Partial Amendment to the Hazard Assessment Results of Chemical Substances
The "Hazard Assessment Results of Chemical Substances" is partially amended as follows:
In Annex 1 (New Chemical Substances), the chemical names, etc. of the rows with unique numbers "2016-15", "2017-45", "2017-220", "2017-232", "2027-371", "2019-902", "2020-85", "2020-222", "2022-158", and "2022-210" are each corrected as follows, the row with unique number "2022-166" is deleted, and the hazards, etc. of the rows with unique numbers "2015-27" to "2022-270" are each amended as follows, and rows "2023-38" to "2023-161" are newly established after the row "2023-37" as follows.
In Annex 2 (Existing Chemical Substances), the hazards, etc. of the row with unique number "2022-242" are amended as follows, and rows "2023-358" to "2023-442" are newly established after the row "2023-357" as follows.
Addendum
(Enforcement Date) This notice shall take effect from the date of its announcement.
[Annex] Omitted
○ The amended notice is posted on the National Institute of Environmental Research website (www.nier.go.kr > Legal Information > Notices)
For detailed information, please refer to the attached file.
Source: Electronic Official Gazette LINK
Attachment: National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-77 (Partial Amendment to the Hazard Assessment Results of Chemical Substances)
Dec 21, 2023
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[MOE No. 1064] Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Rule of the "K-REACH" (Dec. 18, 2023)
[Ministry of Environment Ordinance No. 1064] Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Rule of the "Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances" (Dec. 18, 2023)
◉ Ministry of Environment Ordinance No. 1064
The Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Rule of the "Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances" is hereby promulgated as follows:
December 18, 2023
Minister of Environment
Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Rule of the "Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances"
The Enforcement Rule of the "Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances" is partially amended as follows:
In the proviso of the part other than each item of Article 36, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 2, "registration number/notification number" is changed to "whether registered/notified". The title of Article 41 "(Method of Notification of Substances Subject to Intensive Management Contained in Products, etc.)" is changed to "(Method of Notification of Substances Subject to Intensive Management Contained in Products, etc.)", and in the part other than each subparagraph of Paragraph 1 of the same Article, "A person who produces or imports a product containing a substance subject to intensive management shall, in accordance with Article 32, Paragraph 1 of the Act, from the day following the date on which the total amount of each chemical substance contained (referring to cases where the weight ratio of the substance subject to intensive management exceeds 0.1 percent of the product) in the product is confirmed to exceed 1 ton per year until before producing or importing the product" is changed to "A person who intends to notify the production or import of a product containing a substance subject to intensive management in accordance with Article 32, Paragraph 1 of the Act shall, before producing or importing the product", and "shall submit" is changed to "must submit".
Article 42 is newly established as follows:
Article 42 (Method of Change Notification of Substances Subject to Intensive Management Contained in Products, etc.) ① A person who intends to make a change notification in accordance with Article 33, Paragraph 1 of the Act must submit a change notification form for substances subject to intensive management contained in products in Form No. 30, with the following documents attached, to the head of the local environmental office:
1. Original certificate of notification of substances subject to intensive management contained in the product
2. Documents proving the changes
3. Application for data protection (only applicable when requesting data protection in accordance with Article 45, Paragraph 1 of the Act)
② "Cases where changes are made within the scope prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Environment" in Article 33, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 4 of the Act means cases where the content of the substance subject to intensive management contained in the notified product is changed within 30 percent based on the content.
③ "Cases where matters prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Environment are changed" in Article 33, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 5 of the Act means any of the following cases:
1. When the total annual amount of the substance subject to intensive management contained in the entire notified product increases by 50 percent or more based on the total amount
2. When the composition of the person importing the product containing the substance subject to intensive management is changed (only applicable when the person appointed by the overseas manufacturer/producer has notified in accordance with Article 38 of the Act)
3. When the composition of the person manufacturing the product containing the substance subject to intensive management on consignment is changed (only applicable when the person who manufactures on consignment has notified)
④ The head of the local environmental office shall, within 7 days from the date of receipt of the change notification form in accordance with Paragraph 1, write the changes on the back of the certificate of notification of substances subject to intensive management contained in the product submitted and return it to the notifier.
⑤ Matters necessary for the method of change notification, etc., other than those prescribed in Paragraphs 1 to 4, shall be determined by the Minister of Environment.
In the main text of Article 46, Paragraph 2, "notified in accordance with Article 32, Paragraph 1 of the Act" is changed to "notified or change notified in accordance with Article 32, Paragraph 1 or Article 33, Paragraph 1 of the Act", and "shall provide" is changed to "must provide", and in the proviso of the same Paragraph, "shall provide" is changed to "must provide".
In the first and latter parts of the part other than each subparagraph of Article 54, Paragraph 1, "shall record and preserve" is changed to "must record and preserve", respectively, and Subparagraph 5 is newly established in the same Paragraph as follows:
5. Data related to the change notification of substances subject to intensive management contained in products in accordance with Article 33, Paragraph 1 of the Act
Article 55-3 is newly established as follows:
Article 55-3 (Succession of Rights and Obligations) ① A person who intends to notify the succession of status in accordance with Article 45-2, Paragraph 2 of the Act must submit a notification form for succession of status in Form No. 38-4, with the following documents attached, to the president of the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute:
1. Original certificate of chemical substance registration, new chemical substance notification, confirmation of exemption from chemical substance registration/notification, or notification of substances subject to intensive management contained in the product
2. Documents proving the fact of succession of status
② The president of the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute who receives the notification in accordance with Paragraph 1 shall confirm the certificate of corporate registration and the certificate of business registration through the shared use of administrative information in accordance with Article 36, Paragraph 1 of the "Electronic Government Act". However, if the notifier does not agree to the confirmation of the certificate of business registration, the relevant documents shall be attached.
③ The president of the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute shall, within 14 days from the date of receipt of the notification form for succession of status in accordance with Paragraph 1, write matters concerning the succession of status on the back of the documents in Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 1 and return them to the notifier.
In the amount column of Item (e) of Subparagraph 1 of Annex 11, "50,000 won" is changed to "20,000 won", and Items (f) and (g) are newly established in the same Subparagraph as follows:
Addendum
This rule shall take effect from January 4, 2024.
For detailed information, please refer to the attached file.
Source: Electronic Official Gazette LINK
Attachment: Ministry of Environment Ordinance No. 1064 (Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Rule of the "Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances")
Dec 18, 2023
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[Presidential Decree No. 33952] Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the "K-REACH" (Dec. 12, 2023)
After deliberation by the State Council, the Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the "Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances" is hereby promulgated.
President Yoon Suk-yeol
December 12, 2023
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo
Minister of Environment Han Hwa-jin
◉ Presidential Decree No. 33952
Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the "Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances"
The Enforcement Decree of the "Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances" is partially amended as follows:
Article 15-3, Paragraph 4 is amended as follows, Paragraphs 5 and 6 of the same Article are each deleted, and in Paragraph 7 of the same Article, "Paragraph 6" is changed to "Paragraph 4", and "extension and installment payment, etc." is changed to "postponement and installment payment".
④ When the Minister of Environment postpones the payment deadline or allows installment payment of administrative fines in accordance with the proviso of the main text of each subparagraph of Article 29 of the "Framework Act on Administrative Affairs", the payment deadline may be postponed within a range not exceeding 2 years from the day following the payment deadline under Paragraph 2, or installment payment may be allowed at intervals of 6 months or less within the range of 6 times.
Subparagraph 5-2 is newly established in Article 21 as follows:
5-2. Affairs related to change notification of products containing substances subject to intensive management under Article 33, Paragraph 1 of the Act
Subparagraphs 7-2 and 11 are each newly established in Article 22 as follows:
7-2. Affairs related to change notification of products containing substances subject to intensive management under Article 33, Paragraph 1 of the Act
11. Affairs related to notification of succession of status under Article 45-2, Paragraph 2 of the Act
Subparagraph 4 is newly established in Article 31, Paragraph 2 as follows:
4. Receipt of change notification for products containing substances subject to intensive management under Article 33, Paragraph 1 of the Act
Subparagraph 2-3 is newly established in Article 31, Paragraph 4 as follows:
2-3. Receipt of notification of succession of status under Article 45-2, Paragraph 2 of the Act
Items (e) and (f) of Subparagraph 2 of Annex 6 are changed to Items (f) and (g), respectively, and Items (e) and (h) are each newly established in the same Subparagraph as follows:
Addenda
This Decree shall take effect from January 4, 2024. However, the amended provisions of Article 15-3 shall take effect from the date of promulgation.
◇ Reasons for Amendment and Main Contents
As the "Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances" has been amended (Act No. 19172, promulgated on Jan. 3, 2023, effective on Jan. 4, 2024) to require those who produce or import products containing substances subject to intensive management to submit a change notification when important matters such as the content and use of the substances subject to intensive management among the notified matters are changed, and to require the heir to succeed the status and notify the fact when the person who has registered or notified chemicals, etc. dies, and to impose an administrative fine not exceeding 10 million won for violating this, the administrative fine for failure to submit or falsely submitting a change notification for products containing substances subject to intensive management and for failure to notify succession of status is set at 6 million won for the first violation, 8 million won for the second violation, and 10 million won for the third or subsequent violations, and other matters delegated by the Act and necessary for its implementation are prescribed. In addition, as general provisions on the postponement or installment payment of administrative fines have been established in the "Framework Act on Administrative Affairs", provisions that overlap with or are more disadvantageous to the public than the "Framework Act on Administrative Affairs" are to be deleted.
For detailed information, please refer to the attached file.
Source: Electronic Official Gazette LINK
Attachment: Presidential Decree No. 33952 (Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the "Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances")
Dec 12, 2023
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[National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-71] Partial Amendment to the "Designation of Existing Biocidal Substances Subject to Grace Period for Approval" (Dec. 11, 2023)
◉ National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-71
The "Designation of Existing Biocidal Substances Subject to Grace Period for Approval" in accordance with Article 18, Paragraph 3 of the "Consumer Chemical Products and Biocides Safety Control Act" and Article 38, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 6-2 of its Enforcement Decree is partially amended and announced as follows:
December 11, 2023
Head of the National Institute of Environmental Research
Partial Amendment to the "Designation of Existing Biocidal Substances Subject to Grace Period for Approval"
1. Overview of amendment
To designate existing biocidal substances and adjust the grace period for approval, considering domestic and international approval implementation conditions and regulatory status, in accordance with Article 18, Paragraph 3 of the amended "Consumer Chemical Products and Biocides Safety Control Act" (effective Mar. 24, 2020) and Article 14 of its Enforcement Decree.
2. Main contents
A. Shortening the grace period for approval of existing biocidal substances
- Shorten the grace period for some types of biocidal product types that can be used in "47" of [Annex]
B. Re-designation of existing biocidal substances and adjustment of grace period
- Reason for amendment: Need to adjust the grace period considering domestic and international approval implementation conditions
- Re-designate and extend the grace period for approval of the following biocidal substances (246 types) in [Annex]
C. Additional changes from serial number "353" to "460" in [Annex]
Addenda
Article 1 (Enforcement Date) This notice shall take effect from the date of promulgation.
Article 2 (Abolition of Other Notices) The previous "Designation of Existing Biocidal Substances Subject to Grace Period for Approval" (Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2020-293) is abolished.
For detailed information, please refer to the attached file.
Source: Electronic Official Gazette LINK
Attachment: National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-71 (Partial Amendment to the "Designation of Existing Biocidal Substances Subject to Grace Period for Approval")
Dec 11, 2023
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[Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-736] Pre-notice of Presidential Decree on Partial Amendment to Three Acts for Efficient Chemical Safety Management System (Dec. 8, 2023)
◉ Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-736
In accordance with Article 41 of the "Administrative Procedures Act", the main contents of the "Presidential Decree on Partial Amendment to Three Acts for Efficient Chemical Safety Management System" are announced in advance to gather opinions from the public as follows:
December 8, 2023
Minister of Environment
Pre-notice of the "Presidential Decree on Partial Amendment to Three Acts for Efficient Chemical Safety Management System"
1. Reason for proposal and main contents
After the enactment of the “Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances”, the "Chemical Substances Control Act", and the "Consumer Chemical Products And Biocides Safety Control Act" to strengthen domestic chemical substance management and chemical accident prevention and response, the National Institute of Environmental Research and the Chemical Safety Agency have been supporting the implementation of each act. However, there is a problem that efficient business promotion is difficult as the implementation agencies for laws related to chemical substance management are separated. To improve this, the work related to chemical substance management currently performed by the National Institute of Environmental Research is to be transferred to the Chemical Safety Agency.
2. Submission of opinions
Any organization, group, or individual who has an opinion on this amendment draft, please submit your opinion online through the Integrated Legislative Notice Center (http://opinion.lawmaking.go.kr) or submit a written opinion to the Minister of Environment by January 17, 2024, including the following items:
A. Opinion in favor of or against the pre-announced matters (if against, specify the reason)
B. Name (for organizations or groups, name of the organization or group and the representative), address, and telephone number
C. Other reference matters, etc.
※ Where to send your opinions
- Regular mail: Chemical Substances Policy Division, Environmental Health Bureau, Ministry of Environment, Government Complex-Sejong, 6th Building, 11 Doum 6-ro, Sejong Special Self-Governing City
- Fax: 044-201-6786
- E-mail: moski1@korea.kr
4. Other matters
For detailed information on the amendment draft, please inquire to the Chemical Substances Policy Division of the Ministry of Environment (tel. 044-201-6779, fax 044-201-6786).
Source: Electronic Official Gazette LINK
Attachment: Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-736 (Pre-notice of the "Presidential Decree on Partial Amendment to Three Acts for Efficient Chemical Safety Management System")
Dec 08, 2023
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[Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-735] Pre-notice of Partial Amendment to Three Acts for Efficient Chemical Safety Management System (Dec. 8, 2023)
◉ Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-735
In accordance with Article 41 of the "Administrative Procedures Act", the main contents of the "Ordinance of the Ministry of Environment on Partial Amendment to Three Acts for Efficient Chemical Safety Management System" are announced in advance to gather opinions from the public as follows:
December 8, 2023
Minister of Environment
Pre-notice of the "Ordinance of the Ministry of Environment on Partial Amendment to Three Acts for Efficient Chemical Safety Management System"
1. Reason for enactment and main contents
After the enactment of the "Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals", the "Chemical Substances Control Act", and the "Act on Safety Management of Household Chemical Products and Biocidal Products" to strengthen domestic chemical substance management and chemical accident prevention and response, the National Institute of Environmental Research and the Chemical Safety Agency have been supporting the implementation of each act. However, there is a problem that efficient business promotion is difficult as the implementation agencies for laws related to chemical substance management are separated. To improve this, the work related to chemical substance management currently performed by the National Institute of Environmental Research is to be transferred to the Chemical Safety Agency.
2. Submission of opinions
Any organization, group, or individual who has an opinion on this amendment draft, please submit your opinion online through the Integrated Legislative Notice Center (http://opinion.lawmaking.go.kr) or submit a written opinion to the Minister of Environment by January 17, 2024, including the following items:
A. Opinion in favor of or against the pre-announced matters (if against, specify the reason)
B. Name (for organizations or groups, name of the organization or group and the representative), address, and telephone number
C. Other reference matters, etc.
※ Where to send your opinions
- Regular mail: Chemical Substances Policy Division, Environmental Health Bureau, Ministry of Environment, Government Complex-Sejong, 6th Building, 11 Doum 6-ro, Sejong Special Self-Governing City
- Fax: 044-201-6786
- E-mail: moski1@korea.kr
4. Other matters
For detailed information on the amendment draft, please inquire to the Chemical Substances Policy Division of the Ministry of Environment (tel. 044-201-6779, fax 044-201-6786).
Source: Electronic Official Gazette
Attachment: Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-735 (Pre-notice of the "Ordinance of the Ministry of Environment on Partial Amendment to Three Acts for Efficient Chemical Safety Management System")
Dec 08, 2023
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[National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-540] Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment to the "Regulations on Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances" (Nov. 29, 2023)
◉ National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-540
In accordance with the “Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances”, the main contents are widely announced to the public and opinions are sought in accordance with Article 46 of the "Administrative Procedures Act" as follows when notifying the "Regulations on Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances".
November 29, 2023
Head of the National Institute of Environmental Research
Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment to the "Regulations on Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances"
1. Reason for amendment
To newly classify and label Toxic Substances that are scheduled to be newly designated based on the results of Hazard Review according to the “Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances”, and to amend the classification and labeling of existing hazardous chemical substances for which Hazard Review has been completed due to changes in registration, etc.
2. Main contents
A. Establishment of hazard classification and labeling for new Toxic Substances based on the results of Hazard Review of registered chemical substances
- Notification of matters necessary for hazard classification and labeling of 40 substances including "5-Bromoindole"
- Newly establish rows from "2023-1-1174" to "2023-1-1213"
B. Amendment of classification and labeling of existing hazardous chemical substances that require changes in hazards through additional data
- Amendment of classification and labeling for 3 Toxic Substances in Item A (rows "97-1-296", "2014-1-718", "2017-1-763")
- Amendment of 1 Accident Preparedness Substance in Item E (row "72")
3. Submission of opinions
Individuals, organizations, and groups (associations) who have opinions on this notice, please submit a written opinion including the following items to the Head of the National Institute of Environmental Research (Hazard Assessment Research Division, tel. 032-560-8494, fax 032-568-2038) by December 18, 2023.
A. Itemized opinions on the pre-announced matters (whether to revise and the reason)
B. Name (for organizations, name of the organization and its representative), address and telephone number
C. The full text of this partial amendment to the "Regulations on Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances" is posted on the National Institute of Environmental Research website (www.nier.go.kr) under "Legal Information - Administrative Notices"
Source: Electronic Official Gazette LINK
Attachment: National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-540 (Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment to the "Regulations on Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances")
Nov 29, 2023
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[National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-539] Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment to the "Designation of Toxic Substances" (Nov. 29, 2023)
◉ National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-539
In accordance with the “Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances”, the main contents are widely announced to the public and opinions are sought in accordance with Article 46 of the "Administrative Procedures Act" as follows when notifying the "Designation of Toxic Substances".
November 29, 2023
Head of the National Institute of Environmental Research
Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment to the "Designation of Toxic Substances"
Reason for amendment
To newly designate substances with high hazards as Toxic Substances among those for which hazard review has been completed in accordance with the “Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances”.
Main contents
A. New designation of Toxic Substances for which hazard review has been completed according to the “Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances” and other amendments
Newly establish rows from "2023-1-1174" to "2023-1-1213"
Amend the mixture content standards for rows "97-1-296", "2014-1-718", and "2017-1-763"
B. Transitional measures (addendum) for import notification, business permits, labeling of hazardous chemicals, and handling standards under the Chemical Substances Control Act for newly designated Toxic Substances
Submission of opinions
Individuals, organizations, and groups (associations) who have opinions on this notice, please submit a written opinion including the following items to the Head of the National Institute of Environmental Research (Hazard Assessment Research Division, tel. 032-560-8494, fax 032-568-2038) by December 18, 2023.
A. Itemized opinions on the pre-announced matters (whether to revise and the reason)
B. Name (for organizations, name of the organization and its representative), address and telephone number
C. The full text of this partial amendment to the "Designation of Toxic Substances" is posted on the National Institute of Environmental Research website (www.nier.go.kr) under "Legal Information - Administrative Notices"
Source: Electronic Official Gazette LINK
Attachment: National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-539 (Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment to the "Designation of Toxic Substances")
National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-539 (Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment to the "Designation of Toxic Substances").pdf
Nov 29, 2023
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[Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-692] Partial Amendment (Draft) to the "Designation and Safety and Labeling Standards for Consumer Chemical Products Subject To Safety Confirmation" (Re-notice) (Nov. 23, 2023)
◉ Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-692
In accordance with Article 46 of the "Administrative Procedures Act", the reasons for amendment and main contents are announced as follows to inform the public in advance and gather opinions on the amendment to the "Designation and Safety and Labeling Standards for Consumer Chemical Products Subject To Safety Confirmation".
November 23, 2023
Minister of Environment
Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment (Draft) to the "Designation and Safety and Labeling Standards for Consumer Chemical Products Subject To Safety Confirmation" (Re-notice)
1. Reasons for amendment
To improve and supplement the management system of Consumer Chemical Products Subject To Safety Confirmation (CCPS) by reflecting the results of risk assessments of household chemical products under the "Chemical Products Safety Act", strengthening essential safety standards, and improving and rationalizing regulations.
2. Main contents
A. Strengthening essential safety standards
1) Strengthening safety and labeling standards for CCPS under management
ㅇ Adding safety standards for prohibited and restricted substances for 20 products including cleaners and laundry detergents
ㅇ Adding essential precautionary statements for each product (deodorants, bleaches, cosmetic adhesives, artificial eye sprays)
2) Strengthening safety standards for containers or packaging of CCPS
ㅇ Expanding the application of child-resistant packaging (capsule-type laundry products → capsule-type products)
3) Clarifying the scope of 'household chemical products for humidifiers'
ㅇ Adding the definition of 'humidifier' to clarify the scope of products subject to approval as 'household chemical products for humidifiers'
B. Improving and rationalizing regulations
1) Relaxing safety standards for methyl methacrylate in cosmetic adhesives
ㅇ Excluding the application of methyl methacrylate prohibition and setting content limit standards only when polymethyl methacrylate is used as a raw material
2) Adding usable preservatives in CCPS under management
ㅇ Adding usable preservatives in 19 products including cleaners and removers, reflecting the results of risk assessments
3) Improving safety standards for containers and packaging of large-capacity products
ㅇ Exempting container strength and leakage tests if safety standards of other laws are met, setting allowable error range for weight and capacity
4) Clarifying the application of biodegradability standards for laundry products
ㅇ Applying biodegradability standards to products containing surfactants in laundry detergents and fabric softeners without distinction between synthetic and natural
C. Other matters
1) Updating the list of products subject to approval as CCPS
2) Clarifying the application time of the revised notice on safety and labeling standards for CCPS
3) Clarifying the application of safety standards for heavy metal substances
4) Adding recommended precautionary statements, improving pictogram labeling methods, etc.
3. Submission of opinions
Institutions, organizations, or individuals who have opinions on this amendment draft, please submit a written opinion including the following items to the Minister of Environment (Chemical Products Management Division) by December 4, 2023.
A. Opinion on the pre-announced matters (whether in favor or against and the reason)
B. Name (for corporations and organizations, name of the organization and its representative), telephone number, and address
C. Where to send your opinions
- E-mail: su0529@korea.kr
- Regular mail: (Zip code 30103) Chemical Products Management Division, Ministry of Environment, Government Complex-Sejong, 11 Doum 6-ro, Sejong Special Self-Governing City
4. Other matters
For inquiries related to the above administrative notice, please contact the Chemical Products Management Division of the Ministry of Environment (tel. 044-201-6826, email su0529@korea.kr).
For detailed information, please refer to the attached file.
Source: Electronic Official Gazette LINK
Attachment: Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-692 (Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment (Draft) to the "Designation and Safety and Labeling Standards for Consumer Chemical Products Subject To Safety Confirmation" (Re-notice))
Nov 23, 2023
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[NIER Notice No. 2023-532] Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment (Draft) to the "Designation of Existing Biocidal Substances Subject to Grace Period for Approval" (Nov. 23, 2023)
◉ National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-532
In accordance with Article 41 of the "Administrative Procedures Act", the following is announced to inform the public in advance of the reasons and main contents of the Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment (Draft) to the "Designation of Existing Biocidal Substances Subject to Grace Period for Approval" and to gather opinions.
November 23, 2023
Head of the National Institute of Environmental Research
Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment (Draft) to the "Designation of Existing Biocidal Substances Subject to Grace Period for Approval"
1. Overview of amendment
To designate existing biocidal substances and adjust the grace period for approval, considering domestic and international approval implementation conditions and regulatory status, in accordance with Article 18, Paragraph 3 of the amended "Consumer Chemical Products And Biocides Safety Control Act" (effective Mar. 24, 2020) and Article 14 of its Enforcement Decree.
2. Main contents
A. Shortening the grace period for approval of existing biocidal substances
- Shorten the grace period for some types of biocidal product types that can be used in "47" of [Annex]
B. Re-designation of existing biocidal substances and adjustment of grace period
- Reason for amendment: Need to adjust the grace period considering domestic and international approval implementation conditions
- Re-designate and extend the grace period for approval of the following biocidal substances (246 types) in [Annex]
C. Additional changes from serial number "353" to "460" in [Annex]
3. Submission of opinions
Individuals or organizations who have opinions on the Partial Amendment (Draft) to the "Designation of Existing Biocidal Substances Subject to Grace Period for Approval", please submit a written opinion including the following items to the Head of the National Institute of Environmental Research (Chemical Research Division, tel. 032-560-7196, fax 032-568-2039, email karerina@korea.kr) by December 3, 2023.
A. Opinion on the pre-announced matters (whether in favor or against and the reason)
B. Name (for organizations, name of the organization and its representative), address and telephone number
C. Other reference matters
For detailed information, please refer to the attached file.
Source: Electronic Official Gazette LINK
Attachment: National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-532 (Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment (Draft) to the "Designation of Existing Biocidal Substances Subject to Grace Period for Approval")
Nov 23, 2023
