South Korea South Korea: manufacturers and importers to share joint and several liability for damage caused by use of everyday products

South Korea: manufacturers and importers to share joint and several liability for damage caused by use of everyday products

On September 25, 2024, the Environment and Labor Committee of the National Assembly of South Korea announced that it had formulated a draft of Act on the Compensation and Relief for Damage Caused by Consumer Chemical Products, which would proceed to review by the National Assembly.

Author / Responsibility

AOKI Kenji

Senior Consultant, EnviX Ltd.
General Director, E&H Consulting Co., Ltd.

Business Performance

Expertise in EHS (environment, health and safety) consulting in ASEAN region.
- Environmental regulations updating
- Chemical regulations consulting

Background

MSc in Earth Science, The University of Tokyo

AOKI Kenji