韩国化学品管理条例

韩国 REACH（K-REACH）

Korea REACH (K-REACH) Compliance Services

Chemical Compliance Expert for South Korea – Korea REACH Registration Services

"(《世界人权宣言》) Act on Registration and Evaluation, etc. of Chemicals (K-REACH), enacted as South Korea’s chemical management law, requires registration of chemicals 那是 manufactured or/and 进口 into and/或是 used on the market in South Korea and manages and uses chemicals safely for human and environmental protection.

Similar to EU REACH, K-REACH requires companies to gather and organize information on the chemical safety of their substances, assess potential risks and ensure 那 relevant information is passed on throughout the supply chain.

For companies all over the world exporting chemicals to South Korea, it is crucial to know the K-REACH requirements 于 order 至 complete shipments smoothly 和至 avoid any kind of obstructing interruptions to business.

什么是 K-REACH（韩国 REACH）？

K-REACH 是 short for the Act on Registration and Evaluation, etc. of Chemicals, which 是 the major chemical management law in South Korea.

Act 关于注册 and Evaluation, etc. of Chemicals came into effect 关于 January 1, 2015 and aims at safe management of chemical substances by requiring registration, evaluation and control of chemicals 和 thus protecting human life and health and environmental conservation.

The main objectives of K-REACH are to:

Ensure safe management of chemical substances
Identify and communicate chemical hazards
Evaluate potential risks associated with chemical substances
Promote transparency throughout the chemical supply chain

K-REACH regulates:

Chemical substance registration
Notification requirements
Hazard and risk assessment
Substance evaluation
Authorization and restrictions
Supply chain communication

K-REACH is implemented by:

Ministry of Environment (MoE)
National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)
Performing scientific evaluation, hazard assessment and reviewing the relevant technical matters.
Korea Environment Corporation (KECO)
Provides administrative and technical support for K-REACH systems.

Our team of experienced K-REACH consultants help organizations 至 navigate through the requirements 和 implement workable solutions 至 manage 他们的 obligations 于韩国.

K-REACH Registration and Notification Requirements

K-REACH obligations depend on several factors, including:

Substance identity
Chemical inventory status
Annual manufacturing/import volume
Hazard classification
Intended use

In assessing whether a company 必须 take action prior to introducing chemical substances 至的 market in South Korea, the company must evaluate its obligations.

New Chemical Substance Requirements

New chemical substances that 有不 been listed on the Korean Existing Chemicals Inventory (KECI) 必须 go through necessary procedures before they are manufactured 或/and imported into Korea and put into the domestic market. Depending on annual quantity and related criteria in the relevant legislation, companies 必须 file:

Registration, or Notification procedures
Before the substance can be placed on the Korean market.

Existing Chemical Substance Requirements

Depending on the annual volume of the existing chemical substance(s) 和 its/Hers health hazards, the substance(s) may 有 to go through the registration process under K-REACH and companies importing/manufacturing such substance(s) at 1 tonne or above in a year.

Annual import or manufacturing volume
Substance hazard profile
Applicable regulatory requirements
All 物质 which are imported 或 manufactured 于 quantities of 1 ton 或 above need 至是 evaluated by the company regarding the K-REACH registration requirements.

GPC provides Korea REACH Registration Services , including:

Substance inventory verification
Registration obligation assessment
Tonnage evaluation
Regulatory strategy development

K-REACH 登记类型

新物质

的制造商或进口商新化学物质需要注册的物质之前制造或进口。对于小于 100 公斤/年的物质，只需通知，无需进行危害评估。

PEC 物质

PEC（现有优先化学物质）物质的制造商或进口商需要注册该物质之前制造或进口。由于过渡期已过，PEC 物质无法进行预先登记。

现有物质

对于现有物质超过 1 吨/年 (TPA)（不包括豁免物质），则必须注册 在规定的宽限期内。只有进行了预先通报送公司才能享受宽限期。现有物质登记的截止日期根据吨位段而有所不同。在每个吨位段的截止日期之后，该吨位段内的现有物质不能进行预先登记，而应在将该物质投放到韩国之前进行登记。 K-REACH established 的 phased registration of existing chemical substances by substance category 关于 the basis of the annual amount of a substance 和 its hazard characteristics and established the respective registration deadline.

Substance Category	Registration Deadline
≥1,000 tonnes/year or CMR substances ≥1 tonne/year	Completed
100–1,000 tonnes/year	31 December 2024
10–100 tonnes/year	31 December 2027
1–10 tonnes/year	31 December 2030

"(《世界人权宣言》) same activities, however, need 至 be started much earlier by the companies in order to allow for sufficient time for them.

Data assessment
Data gap analysis
Joint registration activities
Testing requirements
Dossier preparation

K-REACH 注册流程

K-REACH Only Representative (OR) Services

其他相关法规

K-BPR

化学消费品和杀菌剂安全管理法（简称 K-BPR）涉及危险化学消费品和杀菌剂产品的市场投放和使用，旨在保护公众健康和环境免受这些化学品和产品的危害。 K-BPR 于 2019 年 1 月 1 日生效，其最新修正案于 2020 年 3 月 24 日和 5 月 26 日颁布。它将于 2021 年 1 月 1 日开始执行。

化妆品法

韩国的《化妆品法》旨在发展化妆品行业和改善公众健康。该法自 2000 年 7 月 1 日起实施，最近的修正案于 2020 年 4 月 7 日生效。

KOSHA & MSDS

MSDS 是《职业安全与健康法》（KOSHA）的一部分。该法的目的是维护和促进提供以下服务的人员的安全和健康劳动通过建立工业安全与健康的立场。

Joint Registration and Data Sharing under K-REACH

Simplify Chemical Export Compliance to South Korea

Many foreign 制造商 want 至保持 closer control of 他们的 chemical export compliance 至 South 韩国和 therefore 登记 themselves as Only Representative.

An Only Representative enables a company 至保持 full control of their compliance strategy 和 thus avoid relying too much on individual importers.

GPC’s K-REACH Only Representative services include:

Acting as regulatory representative in South Korea
Managing registration obligations
Supporting communication with Korean authorities
Maintaining importer information
Supporting joint registration activities
Protecting confidential business information
Maintaining registration information

With 的 expertise of K-REACH comes 的 experience of GPC 至 support multinational companies 于他们的 entire compliance process.

Companies using the same chemical substance already on the market might have to register this in joint registration processes.

Joint registration helps companies:

Reduce unnecessary testing
Share available hazard information
Optimise registration costs
Submit consistent information to Korean authorities

GPC provides K-REACH joint registration support services, including:

Data gap assessment
Existing study evaluation
Consortium communication
Lead registrant coordination
Letter of Access (LoA) evaluation
Registration strategy development

K-REACH 注册流程

Our Structured Approach for K-REACH Compliance

Step 1 – Substance Assessment

GPC evaluates:

Substance identity
化学文摘社编号
Chemical composition
KECI inventory status
Annual import/manufacturing volume

Step 2 – Regulatory Assessment

Our experts determine:

Whether registration is required
Applicable deadlines
Data requirements
Possible exemptions
Compliance pathway

Step 3 – Data Gap Analysis

We review available information, including:

Toxicological studies
Ecotoxicological data
Physicochemical information
Existing regulatory data

Step 4 – Dossier Preparation and Submission Support

GPC supports:

Technical dossier preparation
Hazard information compilation
Risk assessment documentation
Registration submission activities

Step 5 – Post Registration Compliance Support

Including:

Regulatory updates
Registration maintenance
Changes in substance information
Supply chain communication

K-REACH Registration Data Requirements

Registration requirements for 物质那 are to be registered are determined by the type of substance, the respective tonnage band and the respective hazard 信息.

Typical information requirements may include:

Substance Identity Information

Chemical name
化学文摘社编号
Molecular information
Composition details
Impurity information

Physicochemical Information

Examples include:

Physical state
Melting point
Boiling point
Vapour pressure
Water solubility
Partition coefficient

Toxicological and Ecotoxicological Information

Including:

Acute toxicity
Skin corrosion and irritation
Eye irritation
Sensitisation
Genetic toxicity
Repeated dose toxicity
Aquatic toxicity
Environmental fate information

Risk Assessment Information

For applicable substances:

接触评估
风险特征
化学品安全报告（CSR）

As a supporting service for the K-REACH dossier, GPC evaluates 的 data, prepares the relevant regulatory documents, and assists with the corresponding scientific assessment.

Chemical Evaluation, Authorization and Restrictions under K-REACH

Chemical 物质 registered under K-REACH will 是 evaluated by Korean authorities after registration.

Evaluation may consider:

Hazard properties
Exposure potential
Production/import volume
Risk concerns
Substances identified as posing significant risks may become subject to:
Priority management
Authorization requirements
Restrictions
Prohibition measures

GPC’s K-REACH experts assist companies 关于一个 ongoing basis with all K-REACH-related matters, including changes 于 substance-related legislation.

K-REACH Exemptions

There are instances where certain 物质会是 exempted from K-REACH 或 the regulations can be applies on a more simplified basis depending on 的 characteristics of the substance 和 its use.

Potential exemptions may include:

Certain polymers
Research and development substances
Certain intermediates
Other substances meeting regulatory criteria
A substance-specific assessment 是 required 至 confirm whether an exemption is granted or not.

As part of our services, GPC’s K-REACH consultants assess possible exemptions for a given substance 和 recommend appropriate measures to comply with relevant regulations.

K-REACH Consulting Services and Compliance Support by GPC

Comprehensive K-REACH consulting services for global companies 至 comply 与 chemical regulatory requirements in South Korea by GPC.

Our support includes:

K-REACH Regulatory Assessment Services

Substance applicability review
KECI inventory check
Registration obligation assessment
Compliance strategy development

K-REACH Registration Services

Registration planning
Data gap analysis
Dossier preparation
Testing strategy support
Regulatory submission assistance

K-REACH Only Representative Services

Korean OR appointment
Authority communication
Importer management
Registration maintenance

Ongoing K-REACH Compliance Support

Regulatory monitoring
Registration updates
Supply chain communication
Compliance reviews

Why Choose GPC for K-REACH Compliance?

GPC Chemical Services is a leading chemical regulatory consultant 与 experience serving customers worldwide who require specialized chemical compliance services.

Our experts combine:

Global chemical regulatory experience
Scientific and technical expertise
Practical industry knowledge
Experience with REACH-type regulations globally

Efficient strategies for corporate compliance, minimization of risks associated with regulatory non-compliance, and access to the Korean market.

Discuss Your K-REACH Compliance Requirements with Our Experts

Get Tailored Regulatory Support for Your Business Needs

For each company the scope of their K-REACH obligations can vary widely. It depends 关于 the composition of their substance portfolio, 他们的 supply chain, 他们的 production volumes and 他们的 business objectives.

At GPC, we fully understand 的 specific chemical regulatory requirements for your business and offer expert advice 至 ensure 那 your company 是 compliant with all K-REACH requirements 和 continues 至 develop within 的 global market.

Our K-REACH Experts will assess your K-REACH compliance requirements, review your substance portfolio 和 inform you of all 的 relevant requirements that apply to you and provide a most effective route for compliance in Korea.

If you need assistance 与的 K-REACH registration of a chemical or the services of an Only Representative for foreign manufacturers importing chemicals into South Korea or need a straightforward regulatory assessment of the required measures for your chemicals or preparation, we will 是 happy 至 assist you 与的 preparation of 的 required dossiers and to monitor and implement the required measures for you on an ongoing basis.

Contact GPC today to discuss your K-REACH requirements and receive expert regulatory support for successful access to the South Korean market.

Frequently Asked Questions About K-REACH

1. Is K-REACH similar to EU REACH?

Yes, K-REACH resembles 欧盟 REACH requirements. 注册, evaluation, risk assessment, and supply chain communication also apply within the scope of the K-REACH act. However, K-REACH is a separate law 与 different requirements and procedures than those in force within EU REACH.

2. Does a foreign manufacturer need a K-REACH Only Representative?

Companies from all over the world that are exporting chemicals 或 manufactured articles into South Korea 会 also benefit from an K-REACH Only Representative 于 order 至 meet 和 comply 与 all of 的 various South Korean Chemical regulations.

3. How do I know if my substance requires K-REACH registration?

Whether a substance has 至是 registered by KECI, based 关于 the imported volume during a year, hazard classification code 和使用 classification code, etc. A K-REACH regulatory assessment is recommended to clarify 的 obligations of a substance.

4. Can EU REACH registration be used for K-REACH?

欧盟 REACH 信息 may 是 of value in a K-REACH registration, however, information required for compliance with EU REACH does not automatically fulfill K-REACH requirements.

5. How can GPC support K-REACH compliance?

Complete K-REACH consulting services for chemical importers including a regulatory assessment and compliance advice, a K-REACH registration, 一个 Only Representative service and K-REACH dossier preparation 和 joint registration assistance. GPC will also manage on-going compliance with the K-REACH legislation for you.