Chile approves a list of Hazardous substances concerning the importation procedure 

On 11 January 2023, the Chilian environmental authority approved Resolution 15 which aims to control the import of hazardous substances to the country and authorizes the GHS-based “List of Classification of Substances”. Additionally, Resolution 15 includes a list of substances and mixtures that are classified as dangerous.  

Hazardous chemicals listed in Table 1 of Article 5 of the Resolution require importers to obtain a Customs Destination Certificate and an Authorization of Import, Use and Disposition. The Regional Secretariats of Environment are responsible for the authoring of these documents. 

The list of substances is, nevertheless, not exhaustive, and therefore, some hazardous chemicals are subject to additional specific regulations that are not covered by Resolution 15. These are among others: hazardous chemicals that are considered weapons; liquids and gases of general use; ozone layer-depleting substances; radioactive substances; equipment that generates ionizing radiation; formulations of pesticides for exclusive agricultural use; and chemical weapons. Importers of these chemicals must comply with the specific regulations that apply to them.