South Korea South Korea proposes clearer Class 5 hazardous materials classification

Revised fire suppression system requirements also proposed for semiconductor factories

South Korea proposes clearer Class 5 hazardous materials classification

On August 20, 2026, South Korea’s National Fire Agency (NFA) issued a preliminary administrative notice of a proposed amendment to the Detailed Standards for Hazardous Materials Safety Management (NFA Public Notice No. 2026-158).

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