South Korea South Korea promulgates amendments on reclassification of safety confirmation–required consumer chemical products as biocidal products

South Korea promulgates amendments on reclassification of safety confirmation–required consumer chemical products as biocidal products

On September 28, 2026, South Korea's National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS), an agency under the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE), formally promulgated an amended version of the Regulations on Approval, etc. of Consumer Chemical Products Subject to Safety Confirmation (NICS Public Notice No. 2026-18) under the Consumer Chemical Products and Biocides Safety Control Act (K-BPR). The amended Regulations took effect the same day.

The Public Notice is intended to reorganize

Author / Responsibility

AOKI Kenji

Senior Consultant, EnviX 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