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Korea REACH (K-REACH) Registration in South Korea

A practical guide to Korea REACH (K-REACH) Registration for chemicals sold in South Korea: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Chemical substances manufactured or imported into Korea above one tonne per year; Importers and formulators of chemical products

Authority

National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) and Ministry of Environment

Legal basis

Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances

Local representative

Only a Korean entity can register or act as an only representative

Timeline

Before manufacture or import above the threshold

Cost

Registration and testing costs depend on tonnage and hazard data

If you do not comply

Fines and prohibition of manufacture or import

Who needs this

Chemical substances manufactured or imported into Korea above one tonne per year
Importers and formulators of chemical products

Documents you need

Substance registration dossier
Hazard and risk information
Chemical safety report where required

Compliance checklist

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Substance registration dossier
Hazard and risk information
Chemical safety report where required

How to comply

Check whether the substance is a priority or existing chemical
Appoint a Korean only representative where applicable
Submit the registration dossier
Update as tonnage or use changes

Brief for your lab or agent

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Request: Korea REACH (K-REACH) Registration — South Korea
Product category: Chemicals
Authority: National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER) and Ministry of Environment
Legal basis: Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances

Documents we already have:
  1. Substance registration dossier
  2. Hazard and risk information
  3. Chemical safety report where required

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Korea REACH (K-REACH) Registration in South Korea?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before manufacture or import above the threshold.

Registration and testing costs depend on tonnage and hazard data.

Common rejection reasons

Substance imported without registration
Non-Korean entity registering directly
Dossier incomplete for the tonnage band

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.