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Colombia REACH & INSQUI Compliance Services

If you’re making or exporting industrial chemicals to Colombia, you need to check if you’re doing things right. This includes knowing what’s in your chemicals, how hazardous they are, how much you’re making or selling each year, and what you need to report to the government. Colombia has rules about this, which are outlined in Decree 1630 of 2021. You should look into this to make sure you’re following the rules.

Global Product Compliance (GPC) helps businesses understand Colombia’s industrial chemical requirements and prepare for INSQUI reporting. From checking applicability to coordinating information with local importers, we help turn regulatory requirements into practical actions.

What Is Colombia REACH and INSQUI?

In Colombia, there’s a system called “Colombia REACH” that helps manage industrial chemicals. This system was set up under Decree 1630 of 2021. It’s a way to keep track of chemicals, figure out which ones are the most important to deal with, and then assess and manage the risks they pose.

INSQUI is short for National Inventory of Industrial Chemical Substances, which is Spanish for Inventario Nacional de Sustancias Químicas de Uso Industrial. This inventory is like a database that collects information about industrial chemicals, including what they are, how much is made or imported, how hazardous they are, and what they’re used for. It’s a way to keep track of all the chemicals used in industries and make sure they’re safe.

Companies can now access inventory details on government websites. They should check their current reporting status and ongoing responsibilities, rather than waiting for INSQUI to be set up. It’s time for businesses to take a closer look at their obligations and make sure they’re meeting all the requirements.

Who Must Report Industrial Chemical Substances in Colombia?

In Colombia, there’s a rule that says companies making or bringing in hazardous chemicals have to report what they’re doing. This rule, called INSQUI, applies to manufacturers and importers who handle more than 100 kg of these chemicals per year. But there are some exceptions to this rule.

When it comes to evaluating substances, it’s not just about looking at individual substances, but also at those that are mixed with other things. So, companies that bring in products that are already put together should take a closer look at the chemicals that make up those products and how much of each they use every year. They can’t just focus on the total weight of the final product.

Companies from other countries should work together with the businesses in Colombia that import their products to figure out who will give the necessary information and how they will keep secret details about what’s in their products safe.

- A useful starting point is to identify:
- The Colombian manufacturer or importer.
- The substances present in each product.
- Their hazard classifications and intended industrial uses.
- Annual quantities manufactured or imported.
- Any applicable exclusions.

Which Substances Are Covered or Exempt?

The framework in this regulation refers to industrial chemical substances that are classified as hazardous under the GHS for which a regulation is being developed in Colombia. Substances excluded from this regulation are referred to in Decree 1630 of 2021.

These include:

Substances subject to specific regulations for their use.
Substances of unknown or variable composition, complex reaction products or biological materials (UVCBs).
Articles and impurities.
Naturally occurring substances without chemical processing.
c) Certain substances that have been exposed to the environment, stored, used as the final product or have undergone chemical reactions, etc.
By-products not imported or marketed as such.
Hydrates and hydrated ions.
Polymers, including the monomeric units and the additives that are part of these polymers.
海关过境物质。
非隔离中间体。
Samples without commercial value.

Note that whether an exemption also means an obligation under other legislation regarding chemicals or products depends on the respective substance, its use and other circumstances. For instance, the exemption of polymers shall not automatically extend to the respective separately supplied monomers.

What Information Is Required for INSQUI Reporting?

You report through the on-line system INSQUI (Spanish language) managed by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism.

The principal information requirements include:

Information	What businesses should prepare
Reporting entity	Identification details of the manufacturer or importer
Substance identity	Chemical identification and CAS number, where applicable
Annual quantities	Manufacture or import quantities for the relevant reporting year
Hazard classification	Classification according to Colombia’s applicable GHS requirements
Identified uses	Information on the substance’s industrial uses

Review the list of products currently on the market and gather information regarding the composition of products currently being sold. In addition, gather the current Safety Data Sheets and annual records of manufacture and importation for the corresponding reporting year.

It is important to verify that all required information for the Reporting Entity has been gathered to identify any lacking substance identities, classified substances that have been reported with wrong classification and quantities that have not been correctly calculated for the Reporting Year.

What Are the Annual Reporting Deadlines?

The initial reporting period for the inventory has come to an end. The annual updates and any reports for newly introduced substances have to be handled by the manufacturers and importers.

The Ministry’s published timetable includes:

Reporting period	Deadline
Initial reporting covering 2021–2023	31 May 2025
Annual update covering 2024	30 September 2025
Annual update covering 2025	30 September 2026

According to the annual rule, information has to be submitted by 30 September of the following year for the period under review. Thus, information on 2026 will have to be submitted by 30 September 2027, until further changes to this rule have come into force or other instructions have been issued by the Ministry.

Assess whether an earlier report is required and take the necessary steps to rectify any outstanding obligation.

What If a Substance Is Not Listed in INSQUI?

An unlisted substance must be assessed with respect to the substance’s identity, introduction date, classification as well as quantity with regard to applicable exclusions in order to determine whether the new-substance provisions apply.

Guidance for the new-substance reporting obligation sets a time limit of up to 6 months for such substances to be notified after the threshold of 100 kg per year has been exceeded.

A separate risk assessment is also required for new substances. In Decree 1630 new substances not listed in INSQUI are subject to the same assessment requirements, but the assessment will be carried out on the basis of the prioritisation criteria and conditions set out in the Decree, and their application is not automatic for all substances not listed in INSQUI.

Before introducing a new chemical verify the correct reporting route in order to check for any further requirements that may be relevant for the planned use.

How Can Foreign Manufacturers Protect Confidential Information?

A foreign manufacturer that needs to provide information regarding the substance or composition of the products to Colombian customers but does not wish to reveal this information itself,

The INSQUI platform has a Representante Exclusivo del Exterior (REE) mechanism to handle confidential information. This mechanism is described in the official instructions for the creation of an REE access by the INSQUI user, with agreement of the interested parties, in order to exchange information with them.

The businesses involved are required to establish what information each of them will provide and the required authorizations and reports in order to prepare the corresponding documentation for submission.

How Can GPC Support Your Compliance?

GPC helps businesses assess their Colombia REACH obligations and organise the information needed for INSQUI reporting.

Applicability and Exemption Assessment

We review substance identity, composition, intended use, hazard classification and annual quantities to determine the relevant reporting requirements and assess potential exclusions.

INSQUI Reporting Preparation

We help organise substance information, review available documentation and identify gaps in the data required for reporting.

Foreign Manufacturer and Importer Coordination

We support communication between foreign suppliers and Colombian importers, helping clarify responsibilities and the arrangements needed to handle confidential information.

GHS Classification, SDS and Label Review

INSQUI reporting forms part of broader chemical compliance. We support reviews of hazard classification, Spanish Safety Data Sheets and labels against applicable Colombian requirements.

Colombia adopted the sixth revised edition of GHS through Decree 1496 of 2018. Manufacturers and importers must review label and SDS information every five years and update it where necessary, with earlier action when relevant new information becomes available.

Annual Updates and Regulatory Guidance

We help businesses organise annual reporting information, assess changes to their chemical portfolios and understand requirements relevant to new substances.

Start with your product list, available SDSs, composition information, estimated annual quantities and Colombian importer details. Our team can review your situation and define the appropriate support.

Why Choose GPC Regulatory for Colombia REACH Registration Services?

Colombia’s rules for chemical reporting require the involvement of the local teams of manufacturers, importers and foreign suppliers. GPC Regulatory provides support to help your team comply with its obligations and fill in the necessary information in time.

Guidance Specific to Your Chemical Portfolio

An assessment of your chemicals, intended use, hazard classification and quantity will enable us to establish the relevant INSQUI reporting requirements, as well as any exclusions that apply.

Support for Foreign Manufacturers and Colombian Importers

We also facilitate communication between foreign manufacturers and Colombian importers. Confidential information will be treated accordingly by all parties.

Consistent Reporting and Chemical Documentation

Our expertise connects our INSQUI reporting services with the chemical’s GHS classification, the Spanish version of the SDS and label reviews for consistency across all required documents.

Assistance Beyond the Initial Submission

We can also assist with annual updates and changes in regard to the substances, quantities and/or uses being reported.

FAQ

1. What is Colombia REACH?

“Colombia REACH” is the industry term for the new industrial chemical management framework for Colombia, as laid down in Decree 1630 of 2021. This includes a chemical inventory, a list of chemicals for prioritization, a risk assessment and a risk management plan. All companies have to check whether they have any obligations under these specific requirements of Colombia.

2. Who needs to report chemical substances to INSQUI?

In accordance with INSQUI’s scope, reporting applies to all manufactures and importers of hazardous industrial chemical substances in Colombia, for the amounts greater than 100 kg per year of each substance, singly or in a mixture, that is supplied on its own or within a mixture, etc.

3. Do mixtures need to be registered under Colombia REACH?

The assessment for mixtures only considers the individual substances contained in them. For each of those, businesses must determine if they fall under the reporting obligations based on their identities, their classification, on potential exemptions and the quantities of the individual substances used in the finished mixture.

4. Which substances are exempt from Colombia REACH reporting?

This set of exemption criteria consists of several groups of substances not required to report on the INSQUI platform. UVCBs, articles, impurities, naturally occurring substances, among others, are all exempted under specific conditions. In addition, polymers, non-isolated intermediates, and even substances in customs transit are considered outside of the scope of the requirements.

5. What information is required for INSQUI reporting?

The main information that must be provided when reporting to the INSQUI platform are: name and address of manufacturer or importer, chemical name and/or CAS number, and quantity of the substance manufactured or imported annually, hazard classification, and the use or uses to which the substance will be put. Information on the product’s composition, Safety Data Sheets, and quantity records will help ensure the accurate reporting of the required information.

6. What is the annual INSQUI reporting deadline?

As stated in the Ministry’s guidance to carry out annual updates to the previously reported information by 30 September of the year following the reporting year (for example, information related to 2025 will have to be reported by 30 September 2026), prior notification of any modification shall be issued.

7. Foreign manufacturers: do they have to reveal confidential composition details of chemicals to their customers for Colombia REACH reporting purposes?

The INSQUI Platform has a mechanism to handle confidential information, called Representante Exclusivo del Exterior (REE) that needs to be coordinated with the Importer and with the Platform. The Foreign Manufacturer needs to establish who will be responsible for the communication with INSQUI and establish procedures to treat confidential information.

8. What happens if a chemical substance is not listed in INSQUI?

An unreported chemical is reviewed under new-substance rules. There is a six-month time frame to report qualifying new chemicals that exceed the 100 kg/yr threshold. As to additional risk assessment requirements, these will depend on the criteria and corresponding requirements and conditions established by the Ministry.

9. Does INSQUI reporting replace SDS and labelling requirements?

The REACH inventory and Hazard Communication are two separate regulations that need to be complied with. The applicable classification criteria, Spanish language SDS and labeling requirements all need to be assessed by the company.

10. How can GPC Regulatory help with Colombia REACH compliance?

GPC can assist in assessing the applicability of requirements, prepare necessary data for reporting, act as the initial contact point for Importers and assist with the Hazard Communication (SDS and labels) requirements in Spanish of classified chemicals. Share a list of products, composition (where available), SDS documents and an estimated annual quantity for each and we can advise on the best service for your needs.