South Korea South Korea publishes hazard assessment results for existing chemical substances

Chemical identities also disclosed for substances whose data protection period has expired

South Korea publishes hazard assessment results for existing chemical substances

On March 10, 2026, South Korea’s National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) officially published hazard assessment results for existing chemical substances, along with additional related information, pursuant to the Act on Registration, Evaluation, etc. of Chemicals (K-REACH). This notice formally discloses the hazard classifications and related information for chemical substances for which assessment has already been completed.

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