On January 10, 2024, the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) in South Korea published a partial amendment to the Notice of Designation of Toxic Substances. The amendment will come into force on April 11, 2024. 

Regulatory Overview: 

• The Ministry of Environment designates hazardous chemicals as toxic substances based on the hazard assessment. 

• Companies that manufacture, sell, store, transport, and use toxic substances need a business licence. 

• Companies that wish to import toxic substances, must report them to the Minister of the Environment. 

Summary of changes: 

Change in content: 3 substances. 

New: 42 substances.