South Korea added three substances in the 741 existing biocidal substance list therefore, the total number of biocidal chemicals in the existing list becomes 744 entries. It includes:

• Chlorine dioxide generated from sodium chlorite by oxidation (CAS 10049-04-4)
• Active chlorine released from sodium chlorosulfamate (CAS 13637-90-6)
• Active chlorine generated from sodium chloride by electrolysis

Each substance has limited use, for instance, the first substance (CAS 10049-04-4) can only be used as a disinfectant; The second substance as preservatives for materials and equipment; and the third substance as a disinfectant. Once They all have extended full registration deadline of 2029 December 31.

In the same announcement, the MoE updated full registration deadline for 34 substances in the existing 741 biocidal list and the allowed uses.

Affected stakeholders and implications

Manufacturer and importer of the biocidal substances in the existing list shall submit an Approval Plan to benefit from the extended full registration deadline. In the case of a non-Korean manufacturer, one can appoint an Only Representative to comply with K-BPR obligations.

Update: 2021-1-13