South Korea updates definition of Waste Toxic Substances aligning with the revised Chemicals Control Act.

On September 26, 2024, the Ministry of Environment announced a partial amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Waste Management Act. This amendment aims to enhance waste management practices and align...

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South Korea announces draft Act on Compensation and Relief for Damages Caused by Household Chemical Products

On September 25, 2024, South Korea released a draft Act on Compensation and Relief for Damages of Household Chemical Products for public consultation. The proposed legislation aims to address health risks...

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South Korea develops Ultrasonic Detector for gas leak detection.

The National Institute of Chemical Safety in South Korea has announced the development of an advanced ultrasonic detector that can detect high-pressure gas leaks within 0.5 seconds. This innovative technology overcomes...

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South Korea Seeks Feedback on Toxic Substances Regulation Amendments.

On November 12, 2024, the Ministry of Environment announced an amendment to the "Regulations on the Specified Quantities of Toxic Substances, Restricted Substances, Prohibited Substances, and Permitted Substances." The purpose of...

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South Korea to Revise K-REACH Hazard Classifications: Public Consultation Open Until 10 December 2024

On November 20, 2024, South Korea’s National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) published an administrative notice of Partial Revision of Regulations on the Classification and Labelling of Chemical Substances in accordance...

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Korea Revises Toxic Substance Rules: 26 Chemicals Assessed under K-REACH

On November 20, 2024, South Korea’s National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) announced updates to its toxic substance regulations with the publication of the administrative notice of Partial Revision of the...

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South Korea notifies WTO of new designation of lead compounds and methylene Chloride as restricted substances

On November 14, 2024, the South Korean Ministry of Environment (MoE) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the new designation of lead compounds and methylene Chloride as restricted substances. The...

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South Korea Notifies WTO of Proposed Amendment to Medical Device Labelling Rules

On November 15, 2024, the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a proposed amendment to the “Regulation on Labelling and Description...

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South Korea publishes updated hazard assessment results for chemical substances.

On November 6, 2024, South Korea’s Chemical Safety Agency completed the hazard assessment for registered chemical substances in accordance with the “Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances, etc.,”  ...

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South Korea announces key update on data omissions in chemical registrations.

On August 30, 2024, the Korea Environment Corporation (K-eco) announced an important update regarding the registration of chemical substances. When registering a chemical substance in accordance with Article 13 (5) of...

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