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[National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-7066] Administrative Notice of Amendment (Draft) to the "Regulations on the Scope and Method of Preparing Application Data for Approval of Biocidal Substances and Biocidal Products" (Nov. 17, 2023)
◉ National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-7066
In accordance with Article 46 of the "Administrative Procedures Act", the purpose and content of the partial amendment to the "Regulations on the Scope and Method of Preparing Application Data for Approval of Biocidal Substances and Biocidal Products" are announced to the public in advance to gather opinions as follows:
November 17, 2023
Head of the National Institute of Environmental Research
Administrative Notice of Amendment (Draft) to the "Regulations on the Scope and Method of Preparing Application Data for Approval of Biocidal Substances and Biocidal Products"
1. Reasons for amendment
A. Explanation of some items in the scope and method of preparing application data stated in the notice is missing or needs to be updated
B. Improve the convenience of applicants in preparing data by specifying the method of preparing component analysis data for biocidal substances and biocidal products and relaxing the procedure for exempting efficacy test data
2. Main contents of amendment
A. Add definitions and prepare the scope of submitted data according to the establishment of the biocidal product family system
- Add definitions within the regulations and specify the data to be submitted when applying for a biocidal product family in [Annex 1] Scope of Preparing Application Data for Approval of Biocidal Substances and Biocidal Products
- Reflect the contents of the guideline for approval of biocidal product families (published in Mar. 2023)
B. Specify the method of preparing component analysis data for biocidal substances and biocidal products in [Annex 5]
- Provide detailed descriptions of considerations when setting specifications for biocidal substances and impurities
- Describe detailed requirements for test data on component analysis of biocidal substances
- Reflect the guidelines for preparing data for approval of biocidal substances (published in Sep. 2021) and products (published in Sep. 2022)
C. Revise the procedure for exempting efficacy test data for biocidal products in [Annex 10]
- Relax the procedure for exempting efficacy test data for biocidal substances
D. Other terminology revisions
- Correct spacing and unify descriptive styles in the regulations and annexes
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 (Chemical Research Division, tel. 032-560-8427, email hyojay97@korea.kr) by Nov. 27, 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. Other reference matters
※ The full text of this amendment notice (draft) is posted on the National Institute of Environmental Research website (www.nier.go.kr) under Information Plaza/Legal Information/Administrative Notices.
Source: Electronic Official Gazette LINK
Attachment: National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-7066 (Administrative Notice of Amendment (Draft) to the "Regulations on the Scope and Method of Preparing Application Data for Approval of Biocidal Substances and Biocidal Products")
Nov 17, 2023
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[National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-65] Partial Amendment to the "Regulations on Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances" (Nov. 17, 2023)
◉ National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-65
In accordance with Article 14, Paragraph 1 of the “Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances” and Article 10, Paragraph 2, Subparagraph 2, Item (a), Article 10, Paragraph 3, Article 24, Article 28 of its Enforcement Rules, Article 16, Paragraph 1 of the "Chemical Substances Control Act" and Article 12, Paragraph 4 of its Enforcement Rules, the "Regulations on Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances" (National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-42, Aug. 1, 2023) is partially amended and announced as follows:
November 17, 2023
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 "97-1-9", "97-1-91", "97-1-119", "97-1-130", "97-1-167", "97-1-271", "97-1-299", "2013-1-669", "2014-1-723", "2017-1-758", "2017-1-760", "2017-1-797", "2018-1-857", "2021-1-1068", and "2022-1-1106" are amended as follows, rows "97-1-475" and "97-1-476" are corrected to "98-1-475" and "98-1-476" respectively, and rows "2023-1-1119" to "2023-1-1173" are newly established after row "2023-1-1118" as follows:
In Annex 4, Item (c) (Restricted Substances), rows "06-5-8" and "06-5-10" are amended as follows:
In Annex 4, Item (e) (Accident Preparedness Substances), rows "36", "51", "55", "90", "92", and "96" are amended as follows:
Source: Electronic Official Gazette LINK
Attachment: National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-65 (Partial Amendment to the "Regulations on Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances")
Nov 17, 2023
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[National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-64] Partial Amendment to the "Designation of Toxic Substances" (Nov. 17, 2023)
◉ National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-64
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. 2023-41, Aug. 1, 2023) is partially amended and announced as follows:
November 17, 2023
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 name of the chemical substance in row "2017-1-758" is amended as follows, and rows "2023-1-1119" to "2023-1-1173" are newly established after row "2023-1-1118" as follows:
Addenda
Article 1 (Effective Date) This Notice shall come into effect 3 months after date of its announcement.
Article 2 (Transitional Measures) Notwithstanding the provisions of Art. 1, those who handle newly designated "Toxic Substances" (including cases of which concentration limits have changed) in accordance with the Chemical Substance Control Act (CCA), prior to the effect day of this Notice, shall comply with the following requirements by the dates specified in each subparagraph as stipulated:
1. Chemical Substance Confirmation (Art. 9 of CCA): Jul. 01, 2024
2. Labeling of Hazardous Chemicals (Art. 16 of CCA): Jul. 01, 2024
3. Declaration for Import of Toxic Substances (Art. 20 of CCA): Jul. 01, 2024
4. Prevention and Management of Chemical Accidents Plan Submission (Art. 23 of CCA): Jan. 01, 2026
5. Permission for Hazardous Chemical Business (Art. 28 of CCA): Jan. 01, 2026
6. Handling Standards for Hazardous Chemicals (Art. 13 of CCA and Annex 1): Jan. 01, 2025
7. Management Standards for Handling Facilities (Art. 24 of CCA and Annex 5): Jan. 01, 2028
For detailed information, please refer to the attached file.
Source: Electronic Official Gazette LINK
Attachment: National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-64 (Partial Amendment to the "Designation of Toxic Substances")
Nov 17, 2023
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[Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-637] Pre-notice of Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Rule of "the Chemical Substances Control Act" (Nov. 3, 2023)
◉ Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-637
In order to inform the public in advance and gather opinions on the reasons and main contents of the Pre-notice of Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Rule of "the Chemical Substances Control Act", the following is announced in accordance with Article 41 of the "Administrative Procedures Act".
November 3, 2023
Minister of Environment
Pre-notice of Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Rule of "the Chemical Substances Control Act"
1. Reasons for amendment and main contents
The purpose is to revise the relevant regulations necessary for the amendment of the Enforcement Decree of "the Chemical Substances Control Act" to entrust the chemical substance confirmation work under Article 9 of "the Chemical Substances Control Act" and the work related to data protection requests under Article 52 of the same Act, which are currently entrusted to the Korea Chemical Management Association, a private non-profit organization, to the Korea Environment Corporation, a public institution.
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 December 13, 2023, 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
3. 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. 2023-637 (Pre-notice of Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Rule of "the Chemical Substances Control Act")
Nov 03, 2023
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[Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-636] Pre-notice of Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of "the Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals" (Nov. 3, 2023)
◉ Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-636
In order to inform the public in advance and gather opinions on the reasons and main contents of the Pre-notice of Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of "the Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals", the following is announced in accordance with Article 41 of the "Administrative Procedures Act".
November 3, 2023
Minister of Environment
Pre-notice of Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of "the Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals"
1. Reasons for amendment and main contents
Chemical substances manufactured by recycling waste are also subject to the registration obligation under Article 10 of "the Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals". However, in the European Union (EU), which operates a similar system to Korea, recycled chemical substances that are identical to those already registered by other business entities are exempted from registration. Therefore, the amendment aims to exclude chemical substances manufactured by recycling waste from the registration requirement if they are identical to substances already registered by other business entities.
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 2, 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
3. 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. 2023-636 (Pre-notice of Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of "the Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals")
Nov 03, 2023
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[Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-635] Pre-notice of Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Rule of "the Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals" (Nov. 3, 2023)
◉ Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-635
In order to inform the public in advance and gather opinions on the reasons and main contents of the Pre-notice of Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Rule of "the Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals", the following is announced in accordance with Article 41 of the "Administrative Procedures Act".
November 3, 2023
Minister of Environment
Pre-notice of Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Rule of "the Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals"
1. Reasons for amendment and main contents
According to Article 11, Paragraph 1 of "the Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals", chemical substances for which some of the data required for registration under Article 10 of the same Act can be omitted are required to submit reasons for omission and supporting documents in accordance with Article 5 of the Enforcement Rule of the same Act. However, the submission of supporting documents is required even in cases where it can be confirmed that the substance is subject to omission through the hazard assessment results disclosed by foreign governments, etc. Therefore, the amendment aims to specifically stipulate cases where the submission of supporting documents is unnecessary.
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 2, 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
3. 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. 2023-635 (Pre-notice of Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Rule of "the Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals")
Nov 03, 2023
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[Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-634] Pre-notice of Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of "the Chemical Substances Control Act" (Nov. 3, 2023)
◉ Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-634
In order to inform the public in advance and gather opinions on the reasons and main contents of the Pre-notice of Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of "the Chemical Substances Control Act", the following is announced in accordance with Article 41 of the "Administrative Procedures Act".
November 3, 2023
Minister of Environment
Pre-notice of Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of "the Chemical Substances Control Act"
1. Reasons for amendment and main contents
The purpose is to enhance the public function of related tasks, such as strengthening the protection of business secrets of companies, by entrusting the chemical substance confirmation work under Article 9 of "the Chemical Substances Control Act" and the work related to data protection requests under Article 52 of the same Act, which are currently entrusted to the Korea Chemical Management Association, a private non-profit organization, to the Korea Environment Corporation, a public institution.
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 December 13, 2023, 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
3. 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. 2023-634 (Pre-notice of Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of "the Chemical Substances Control Act")
Nov 03, 2023
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[National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-499] Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment (Draft) to the "Results of Hazard Review of Chemical Substances" (Nov. 2, 2023)
◉ National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-499
In accordance with the "Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances", the purpose, reasons for amendment, and main contents are announced as follows pursuant to Article 46 of the "Administrative Procedures Act" to gather opinions from the public in advance of the notification of the "Results of Hazard Review of Chemical Substances".
November 2, 2023
Head of the National Institute of Environmental Research
Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment (Draft) to the "Results of Hazard Review of Chemical Substances"
1. Reason for amendment
To notify the name, hazard, applicability as Toxic Substances, etc. of the chemical substances for which Hazard Review has been completed in accordance with the "Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances" for the chemical substances whose registration has been completed.
2. Main contents
A. Notification of the results of Hazard Review for registered chemical substances
- Annex 1 (New Chemical Substances) Substances with completed review (Jan. to Jun. 2023)
- Annex 2 (Existing Chemical Substances) Substances with completed review (Jul. to Dec. 2022)
※ For new chemical substances, the notification includes substances whose registration was completed from Jun. to Dec. 2022 and substances for which additional data was obtained within the same period.
B. Amendment of 79 substances, including acquisition of additional data and correction of errors, among previously notified chemical substances
- Annex 1 (New Chemical Substances) 78 substances, including deletion of 1 duplicate substance that is a Toxic Substance (unique number 2022-166)
- Annex 2 (Existing Chemical Substances) 1 substance, amendment of hazards, etc. (unique number 2022-242)
C. Notification of the name (CAS No.), applicability as Toxic Substances, main hazards, classification and labeling, etc. of chemical substances for which Hazard Review has been completed
3. Submission of opinions
Individuals, organizations, and groups (associations) who have opinions on this amendment draft, please submit a written opinion including the following items to the Head of the National Institute of Environmental Research (Hazard Assessment Research Division, tel. 032-560-7219/8493, fax 032-568-2038) by November 21, 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
4. Other matters
For detailed information on the amendment draft, please refer to the National Institute of Environmental Research website (www.nier.go.kr > Legal Information > Administrative Notices).
Source: Electronic Official Gazette LINK
Attachment: National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-499 (Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment (Draft) to the "Results of Hazard Review of Chemical Substances")
Nov 02, 2023
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[Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-253] Partial Amendment to the "Regulation on Regulated Quantities for Toxic Substances, Restricted Substances, Prohibited Substances and Authorized Substances" (Nov. 2, 2023)
◉ Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-253
In accordance with Article 23 of the "Chemical Substances Control Act" and Item 2 of Annex 3-2 of the Enforcement Rule of the same Act, the "Regulation on Regulated Quantities for Toxic Substances, Restricted Substances, Prohibited Substances and Authorized Substances" is hereby amended and announced as follows:
November 2, 2023
Minister of Environment
Partial Amendment to the "Regulation on Regulated Quantities for Toxic Substances, Restricted Substances, Prohibited Substances and Authorized Substances"
The "Regulation on Regulated Quantities for Toxic Substances, Restricted Substances, Prohibited Substances and Authorized Substances" is partially amended as follows:
In Annex 1, Item 2 Quantity Standard Table, rows "1261" to "1263" are newly established after row "1260" as follows.
Source: Electronic Official Gazette LINK
Attachment: Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-253 (Partial Amendment to the "Regulation on Regulated Quantities for Toxic Substances, Restricted Substances, Prohibited Substances and Authorized Substances").pdf
Nov 02, 2023
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[Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-571] Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment to the "Regulation on Regulated Quantities for Toxic Substances, Restricted Substances, Prohibited Substances and Authorized Substances" (Oct. 6, 2023)
◉ Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-571
In accordance with Article 46 of the "Administrative Procedures Act", the following is announced to inform the public in advance of the reasons for and main contents of the amendment to the "Regulation on Regulated Quantities for Toxic Substances, Restricted Substances, Prohibited Substances and Authorized Substances" and to gather opinions on it.
October 6, 2023
Minister of Environment
Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment to the "Regulation on Regulated Quantities for Toxic Substances, Restricted Substances, Prohibited Substances and Authorized Substances" (Draft)
1. Reason for amendment
To establish regulated quantities for each substance in order to classify (Group 1, Group 2, Exemption) the targets for submitting chemical accident prevention and management plans for Toxic Substances additionally designated due to the amendment of the "Designation of Toxic Substances" (National Institute of Environmental Research, Aug. 1, 2023)
2. Main contents of amendment
A. Designate upper and lower regulated quantities for new Toxic Substances (3 types)
3. Submission of opinions
Any organization, group, or individual who has an opinion on this amendment, please submit a written opinion to the Minister of Environment (Head of Chemical Safety Division) by October 26, 2023, after checking the amendment on the Ministry of Environment website (www.me.go.kr, Public Communication → Public Participation → Electronic Public Hearing), 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 Safety Division, Ministry of Environment, Government Complex-Sejong, 6th Building, 11 Doum 6-ro, Sejong Special Self-Governing City
- E-mail: gudtjr25@korea.kr
- Fax: (044) 201 - 6830
- Electronic Public Hearing: e-People (www.epeople.go.kr)
4. Other matters
For other details, please refer to the Ministry of Environment website (www.me.go.kr, Public Communication → Public Participation → Electronic Public Hearing).
For detailed information, please refer to the attached file.
Source: Electronic Official Gazette LINK
Attachment: Ministry of Environment Notice No. 2023-571 (Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment to the "Regulation on Regulated Quantities for Toxic Substances, Restricted Substances, Prohibited Substances and Authorized Substances" (Draft))
Oct 06, 2023
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[National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-460] Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment to the "Regulations on Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances" (Oct. 4, 2023)
National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-460
In accordance with the "Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances", the main contents of the "Regulations on Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances" are widely announced to the public and opinions are sought in accordance with Article 46 of the "Administrative Procedures Act" as follows:
October 4, 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, Evaluation, etc. 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 56 substances including "Methacrylic acid"
- Newly establish rows from "2023-1-1119" to "2023-1-1174"
B. Amendment of classification and labeling of existing hazardous chemical substances that require changes in hazards through additional data
- Amend the classification and labeling of 15 Toxic Substances in item A (rows "97-1-9", "97-1-91", "97-1-119", "97-1-130", "97-1-167", "97-1-271", "97-1-299", "2013-1-669", "2014-1-723", "2017-1-758", "2017-1-760", "2017-1-797", "2018-1-857", "2021-1-1068", "2022-1-1106"), and correct rows "97-1-475" and "97-1-476" to "98-1-475" and "98-1-476", respectively
- Amend 2 restricted substances in item C, rows "06-5-8" and "06-5-10"
- Amend 6 accident preparedness substances in item E (rows "36", "51", "55", "90", "92", "96")
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 October 23, 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 under "Legal Information - Administrative Notices"
For detailed information, please refer to the attached file.
Source: Electronic Official Gazette LINK
Attachment: National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-460 (Notice of Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment to the "Regulations on Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances" and Amendment)
Oct 04, 2023
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[National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-459] Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment to the "Designation of Toxic Substances" (Oct. 4, 2023)
National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-459
In accordance with the "Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances", the main contents of the "Designation of Toxic Substances" are widely announced to the public and opinions are sought in accordance with Article 46 of the “Administrative Procedures Act” as follows:
October 4, 2023
Head of the National Institute of Environmental Research
Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment to the "Designation of Toxic Substances"
1. Reason for amendment
To designate substances with high hazards as new Toxic Substances among those for which hazard assessment has been completed in accordance with the "Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances".
2. Main contents
A. New designation of Toxic Substances for which hazard assessment has been completed according to the "Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances" and other amendments
- Newly establish rows from "2023-1-1119" to "2023-1-1174"
- Revise the name of the chemical substance in row "2017-1-758"
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
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 October 23, 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 under "Legal Information - Administrative Notices"
For detailed information, please refer to the attached file.
Source: Electronic Official Gazette LINK
Attachment: National Institute of Environmental Research Notice No. 2023-459 (Notice of Administrative Notice of Partial Amendment to the "Designation of Toxic Substances" and Amendment)
Oct 04, 2023
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[Ministry of Environment Ordinance No. 1056] Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Rule of "the Chemical Substances Control Act" (Oct. 4, 2023)
◉ Ministry of Environment Ordinance No. 1056
Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Rule of "the Chemical Substances Control Act"
The Enforcement Rule of "the Chemical Substances Control Act" is partially amended as follows:
In Article 14, Paragraph 2, "shall issue" is changed to "shall issue, and the head of the local environmental office shall send a copy of the permit to the head of the local employment and labor office with jurisdiction."
In Annex 6, Item 2(a)(1), "Chemical Safety, Chemical Engineering, Gas, Air Management, Water Quality Management, Waste Treatment, or Industrial Hygiene Management Professional Engineer or Hazardous Materials or Gas Master Craftsman" is changed to "Chemical Safety Professional Engineer, Chemical Engineering Professional Engineer, Gas Professional Engineer, Air Management Professional Engineer, Water Quality Management Professional Engineer, Waste Treatment Professional Engineer, Industrial Hygiene Management Professional Engineer, Surface Treatment Professional Engineer, Hazardous Materials Master Craftsman, Gas Master Craftsman, or Surface Treatment Master Craftsman certificate."
In the same item (3), "Chemical Engineering, Explosives Manufacturing, Industrial Safety, Gas, Industrial Hygiene Management, Water Environment, Air Environment, or Waste Treatment Engineer" is changed to "Chemical Engineering Engineer, Fine Chemistry Engineer, Explosives Manufacturing Engineer, Environmental Risk Management Engineer, Chemical Analysis Engineer, Industrial Safety Engineer, Gas Engineer, Industrial Hygiene Management Engineer, Water Environment Engineer, Air Environment Engineer, or Waste Treatment Engineer."
In the same item (4), "Explosives Manufacturing, Industrial Safety, Water Environment, Air Environment, Waste Treatment, Hazardous Materials, Gas, Industrial Hygiene Management Industrial Engineer or Environment, Hazardous Materials, Gas Technician" is changed to "Explosives Manufacturing Industrial Engineer, Industrial Safety Industrial Engineer, Water Environment Industrial Engineer, Air Environment Industrial Engineer, Waste Treatment Industrial Engineer, Hazardous Materials Industrial Engineer, Gas Industrial Engineer, Industrial Hygiene Management Industrial Engineer, Surface Treatment Industrial Engineer, Environment Technician, Hazardous Materials Technician, Gas Technician, Chemical Analysis Technician, Surface Treatment Technician, or Toxic Substance Handling Technician under the Enforcement Decree of "the National Technical Qualifications Act" (referring to the version before the amendment by Presidential Decree No. 15794)."
Addendum
This rule shall take effect from the date of promulgation. However, the amended provisions of Notes 2 and 2-2 of Annex 6-2 shall take effect from January 1, 2025.
For detailed information, please refer to the attached file.
Source: Electronic Official Gazette LINK
Attachment: Ministry of Environment Ordinance No. 1056 (Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Rule of "the Chemical Substances Control Act")
Oct 04, 2023
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Ø[Presidential Decree No. 33782] Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of "the Chemical Substances Control Act" (Oct. 4, 2023)
◉ Presidential Decree No. 33782
Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of "the Chemical Substances Control Act"
The Enforcement Decree of "the Chemical Substances Control Act" is partially amended as follows:
In Article 12, Paragraph 2, Item 1, "Waste Treatment Engineer or Industrial Hygiene Engineer" is changed to "Waste Treatment Engineer, Industrial Hygiene Engineer, or Surface Treatment Engineer", and Item 1-2 is newly inserted as follows:
1-2. A person who holds a qualification as a Gas Master Craftsman, Hazardous Materials Master Craftsman, or Surface Treatment Master Craftsman under "the National Technical Qualifications Act"
In Article 12, Paragraph 2, Item 2, "Chemical Engineer" is changed to "Chemical Engineer, Fine Chemistry Engineer, Explosives Manufacturing Engineer, Environmental Risk Management Engineer, or Chemical Analysis Engineer", and in Item 3 of the same paragraph, "Industrial Safety Industrial Engineer" is changed to "Explosives Manufacturing Industrial Engineer, Industrial Safety Industrial Engineer", and "Gas Industrial Engineer or Industrial Hygiene Management Industrial Engineer" is changed to "Gas Industrial Engineer, Industrial Hygiene Management Industrial Engineer, or Surface Treatment Industrial Engineer", and in Item 4 of the same paragraph, "Environmental Technician or Hazardous Materials Technician" is changed to "Environmental Technician, Hazardous Materials Technician, Chemical Analysis Technician, or Surface Treatment Technician".
Article 25 is deleted.
Addendum
This decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
For more details, please refer to the attached file.
Source: Electronic Official Gazette LINK
Attachment: Presidential Decree No. 33782 (Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of "the Chemical Substances Control Act")
Oct 04, 2023
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Sep 22, 2023
