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The Korean Ministry of Environment and the Korea Environment Corporation are offering financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that handle hazardous chemicals to upgrade their ageing facilities and prevent chemical accidents. Th

On December 28, 2023, the Risk Assessment Research Department of the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) announced that it will publish the risk assessments results of 10 chemicals, including cyclohexane and 1,4-dichlorobenzene, on th

On January 31, 2024, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced new regulations for cosmetics.   The new regulations include:  Strengthening labelling requirements for some small-capacity cosmetics, such as intimate hygiene s

In a major step forward for environmental protection and international collaboration, the Philippines and Thailand are preparing to initiate monitoring efforts for Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) later this year. This decision was a key outcome

A partial amendment to the Cosmetics Act was promulgated on February 6, 2024, to provide a legal basis for cosmetics manufacturers to apply to the Minister of Food and Drug Safety for approval or modification of raw materials that cannot be used in t

The "Safety Management Guidelines for Biocidal Treated Products (Automobile)" have been distributed for the safety management of automobile-related biocides. It includes the obligations and responsibilities of stakeholders (automobile, parts manufact

On March 14, 2024, the Ministry of Environment (MoE) in South Korea published the Administrative Notice of Partial Revision of Regulations on prescribed quantities of toxic substances, restricted substances, prohibited substances, and permitted subs

On March 26, 2024, the South Korean Ministry of Environment (MoE) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of its decision to designate certain consumer chemical products subject to safety verification and to establish standards for their safety a

The National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) has launched an initiative to distribute an “Information Book for Chemical Accident Site Response” to relevant organizations such as firefighting units, local governments, and police departments fr

South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MoE) has announced a reorganization that will take effect from April 30, 2024, transferring certain functions from the National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) to the National Institute of Chemical

On March 28, 2024, the South Korean Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) announced the names of 71 new chemical substances, their hazards and risks, annual production and import volumes, and measures to be taken under Article 108(3) of the Occupat

On May 23, 2024, the South Korean Ministry of Environment (MoE) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft partial amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances. The amendment covers

On May 28, 2024, the Ministry of Environment, led by Minister Han Hwa-jin, announced plans to sign an agreement with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to promote international cooperation projects for the development of

On May 30, 2024, the National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) in South Korea issued an administrative notice regarding the partial revision of the Regulations on Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances. Here are the key details:  

On May 27, the Korea Cosmetic Association updated the Guidelines for Prohibited Substances in Cosmetics for Analysis and released two new guidelines: ‘Analytical Methods of Cosmetic Ingredients in Cosmetic Products’ and ‘Guidelines for Testing

On April 17, the Chemical Information Management Support Group in South Korea disclosed the results of pre-registered existing chemical substances in accordance with Article 42 (Disclosure of Chemical Information) of the Act on the Registration and E

On May 30, 2024, the National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) in South Korea issued an administrative notice regarding the partial revision of the Notice of Designation of Toxic Substances. Here are the key details:    Reasons for R

On June 4, 2024, the Korean Environmental Corporation (K-ECO) announced that chemical substances that are wholly exported to foreign countries and fall under Article 11, Clause 1 of the Decree (Confirmation of Exemption from Registration and Reportin

On July 2, 2024, the Korean Ministry of Environment approved a partial revision of the Enforcement Decree of the Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances. From October 10, 2024, chemicals produced by recycling waste will be exemp

On July 12, the Ministry of Environment and the Korea Consumer Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with home appliance companies to establish an autonomous safety management system for biocides used in home appliances.     Regul