This is a collection of regulatory updates in Asia-Pacific regions, including China REACH, K-REACH, Japan CSCL, TCCSCA regulations, etc.

🇨🇳China

China Issues 2022 Draft List of New Pollutants for Priority Management [English Translation Available]

On September 24, China MEE released a notice to solicit public comments for the Draft List of New Pollutants for Priority Management (2022). The 2022 Draft contains 14 types of new pollutants, specifying their names, CAS numbers and major environmental risk control measures.  (Read more)

Hazchem: China Shandong Pushes Forward Hazchem QR Codes Application

On August 31, 2022, the Department of Emergency Management of Shandong, China issued the official document to outline the measures and targets for the Hazchem QR code application in Shandong province. It is noted in the document that hazardous chemicals manufactured or imported in Shandong must be affixed with the Hazchem QR code. (Read more)

TCCSCA: China’s Taiwan Region Proposes 15 Substances as Chemicals of Concern

EPA of China’s Taiwan Region is consulting on designating 15 chemical substances as “chemical substances of concern”, including 2 new psychoactive substances, 5 chemicals of food safety concerns and 8 precursors for blasting explosives. The 14-day consultation period ended on September 22, 2022. (Read more)

China’s Taiwan Region to Allow Online Application for TCSI Inclusion

The new chemical registration system in China’s Taiwan Region has been implemented since the end of 2014. There is increased demand from the industry for listing qualified new chemical substances in Taiwan’s existing chemical substance inventory (TCSI). As planned, a new function has been incorporated into the Chemical Substances Register 2.0 to enable online application for TCSI inclusion since October 3, 2022. (Read more)

Hazardous Chemical: 8 FAQ on Hazchem QR Code Application in China

On August 31, 2022, REACH24H Consulting Group held a webinar themed on the Hazchem QR code application in China. Mr. Chen Jun, an official from the Chemical Registration Management Office of the Ministry of Emergency Management, shared valuable information on recent trends in the QR code program to enhance the digital and intelligent management of hazardous chemicals. (Read more)

🇯🇵Japan

CSCL: Japan Released the 2023 Schedule for Notifications of New Chemicals

On September 9, 2022, Japan published the 2023 Notification Schedule for the Manufacture and Import of New Chemical Substances. The schedule listed deadlines for the submission of preliminary examination materials and notification. Businesses must submit applications within the specified time. (Read more)

🇰🇷South Korea

K-REACH: South Korea Finalizes Regulation on Designation of Substances subject to Authorization

On August 25, 2022, South Korea’s Ministry of Environment (MoE) officially published the Regulation on Designation, etc. of Substances subject to Authorization (hereinafter referred to as the Regulation) to specify how to select candidate substances and designate the authorized substances under K-REACH. The Regulation will come into effect on October 15, 2022. (Read more)

[Read more regulatory updates in Asia-Pacific regions at ChemLinked]

Reference Links

• September 2022: Chemical Regulatory Updates in Europe and North America
• August 2022: Chemical Regulatory Updates in Europe and North America
• Chemical Regulatory Updates in Asia-Pacific Region | July 2022
• Chemical Regulatory Updates in Europe and North America | July 2022 

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