K-REACH is a law to fulfill the global principle of “No Data, No Market” and public demand for safe use of chemicals. It can be thought of as a Korean version of EU REACH Regulation.
Currently, the lower statutes are being legislated through gathering opinions of various interested parties, for example from communication and discussion within a conference group comprised of industries including foreign companies, and experts, etc.
More than 85% among 44,000 species of chemicals in Korea are distributed without hazard information. Since only limited information is available for the other 15%, it would be no exaggeration to say that the impact these chemicals have on human health and the environment is not definite. It is no exaggeration to say that the impacts these chemicals have on human health and the environment are not definitive investigations because the other 15% chemicals were also figured out only restricted hazard information.
In the future, if existing chemical substances already in circulation meet certain requirements, these substances should be registered under the K-REACH, and should only be used after evaluation of risk assessment concerning use and exposure. Safety standards and indication standards must be prepared and managed by risk assessment of chemical products, especially of the following: household items such as detergents and air fresheners, insect repellents, and biocides including disinfectants.
With this, all chemical manufacturers, importers, and goods producers will contribute to public health and the protection of the environment by identifying and communicating information on risks and safe use of chemicals.
For more information on regulations in Korea, please feel free to post your question or send an e-mail to ehcho@namandnam.com. Thank you.
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