South Korea opens public consultation on proposed limits for 39 toxic substances.

On March 14, 2024, the Ministry of Environment (MoE) in South Korea published the Administrative Notice of Partial Revision of Regulations on prescribed quantities of toxic substances, restricted substances, prohibited substances, and permitted substances. 

Content of the Notice 

The notice aims to establish the prescribed quantity for each substance to classify the subject of submitting a chemical accident prevention management plan (first group, second group, exemption) for toxic substances additionally designated by the revision of the "Description of Toxic Substances (National Institute of Environmental Research, January 10, 2024)”. 

For new toxic substances (39 types in total), the upper and lower prescribed quantities have been specified.  

Stakeholder Feedback 

Organizations, institutions, or individuals who have opinions on this amendment should review the amendment on the website of the Ministry of Environment  by April 2, 2024, and submit a written opinion to the Minister of Environment (Director of Chemical Safety) stating the following: 

1. Whether you agree or disagree with the notice (give reasons if you disagree) 

- Revision (draft) 

- Correction (draft) 

- Reasons for correction 

2. Name (for an institution or organization, the name of the institution or organization, and the name of its representative), address, and phone number