APPLICATION 01
Industrial chemicals
Assess substances used in manufacturing, treatment and processing.
SOUTH KOREA / CHEMICAL COMPLIANCE
Chemical clarity.
A practical K-REACH plan.
Build a substance-level K-REACH plan for Korean manufacture or import, connecting chemical identity, tonnage, registration or notification duties, data access and the responsibilities of the relevant supply chain participants.
Product assessment · Documentation · Coordination
CHEMICAL COMPLIANCE
South Korea
K-REACH
SERVICE AT A GLANCEK-REACHSouth Korea
YOUR MARKETSouth Korea
YOUR FOCUSChemical compliance
OUR APPROACHConnected compliance support
FROM THE DETAILSTo the
possibilities.CLARITY AT EVERY STEP
possibilities.CLARITY AT EVERY STEP
Built around your product.
Focused on your next market.
Focused on your next market.
01 / THE BIG PICTURE
Understand the requirements.
See the opportunity.
K-REACH is Korea’s framework for the registration and evaluation of chemical substances. Compliance turns on the substance identity, its regulatory status, quantities and uses. A mixture is therefore examined through its constituent substances rather than treated as one universally registrable finished product.
A practical assessment starts with an accurate inventory and the actual Korean supply arrangement. Manufacturers, importers and, where permitted, an appointed representative have different roles. Current thresholds, phase-in provisions and exemptions must be checked against the rules in force; older guidance can describe requirements that have since changed.
Explore the requirements02 / WHERE IT APPLIES
Different products.
A shared focus on compliance.
Start with your product’s intended use and category. Here are some of the applications covered in this service.
APPLICATION 02
Coatings and formulated mixtures
Map constituent substances, composition and Korean supply volumes.
APPLICATION 03
Polymers and specialty materials
Review substance identity and any applicable exemption criteria.
These are examples. The applicable route depends on your product specifications and target market.
03 / THE PATH FORWARD
From assessment
to your next market.
Move from the first assessment to a documented compliance plan, with clear responsibilities and evidence for your product.
Build the inventory
Collect substance identities, composition, uses and anticipated quantities.
Assign the route
Check current registration, notification and exemption requirements.
Prepare usable data
Coordinate evidence, access rights and responsible supply chain roles.
Maintain compliance
Track submissions, volume changes and ongoing information duties.
One connected workflow, with your product at the center.
Create your product brief04 / EXPLORE THE DETAILS
Your requirements.
The details, made clear.
Open a topic for guidance on scope, requirements, documentation and practical considerations.
6 topics in this guide
CHAPTER 01Establish substance identityCompile names, identifiers, composition, impurities and analytical evidence sufficient to distinguish the substance. Confirm…
Compile names, identifiers, composition, impurities and analytical evidence sufficient to distinguish the substance. Confirm whether an existing inventory entry genuinely matches the supplied material. For variable-composition substances or polymers, record the reasoning carefully rather than relying only on a trade name or safety data sheet.
- Map each mixture to its relevant constituent substances.
CHAPTER 02Determine the current obligationCheck whether registration, notification or an exemption route applies to the substance and annual quantity. Existing substances…
Check whether registration, notification or an exemption route applies to the substance and annual quantity. Existing substances may involve conditional phase-in arrangements; new substances require their own assessment. A historical pre-registration or an overseas REACH registration should not be assumed to settle the current Korean obligation.
- Review tonnage bands and eligibility before planned supply.
CHAPTER 03Coordinate the supply chain roleIdentify the Korean manufacturer or importer and assess any available representative arrangement for the overseas supplier.…
Identify the Korean manufacturer or importer and assess any available representative arrangement for the overseas supplier. Clarify who will obtain data, submit documents and monitor volumes. Commercial agreements should explain how confidential composition information will reach the responsible party without leaving gaps in the compliance assessment.
- Document covered importers, substances and relevant quantities.
CHAPTER 04Plan the technical dossierData needs depend on the applicable route and substance characteristics. Review available physicochemical, hazard and use…
Data needs depend on the applicable route and substance characteristics. Review available physicochemical, hazard and use information, then identify missing studies or justified adaptations. Before purchasing data, verify identity, study relevance and access rights so the dossier does not rely on evidence the applicant cannot lawfully use.
- Maintain a study inventory with ownership and permission records.
CHAPTER 05Address shared submission and evaluationWhere joint submission applies, coordinate substance sameness, shared information and individual responsibilities. The official…
Where joint submission applies, coordinate substance sameness, shared information and individual responsibilities. The official chemical information system supports registration, exemption and change-related processes. Prepare for requests to clarify or supplement the dossier, keeping technical decisions and correspondence traceable through the submission history.
- Keep company-specific use and exposure information consistent.
CHAPTER 06Maintain a living chemical inventoryAfter the initial filing, track annual volumes, composition changes, newly identified uses and regulatory decisions. Supplier…
After the initial filing, track annual volumes, composition changes, newly identified uses and regulatory decisions. Supplier substitutions can change the substance assessment even when a product keeps the same brand name. K-REACH should also be coordinated with separate chemical handling and workplace communication obligations relevant to the business.
- Schedule periodic checks against purchasing and import records.
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Official sources & further reading
KTR — K-REACH registration and notification overview Korean chemical information system — Registration procedures KLRI — Enforcement Decree of the Act on Registration and Evaluation of ChemicalsRequirements vary by product, intended use and market. Confirm the applicable standards and current regulatory route before proceeding.
05 / A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
Your questions.
Our starting points.
Practical answers to common questions about K-REACH.
01Is K-REACH identical to EU REACH?
No. They are separate legal systems with different inventories, procedures and requirements.
02Can a safety data sheet alone establish compliance?
No. It supports screening, but substance identity, quantities, status and the applicable filing duty need assessment.
03Are polymers automatically exempt?
Do not assume so. Check the relevant exemption criteria and any required confirmation or supporting evidence.
04Why review an existing registration after launch?
Changes in tonnage, composition, uses or regulatory status can affect the information or duties that apply.
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