The substance registration in Colombia will officially end on May 30, 2025. By this deadline, relevant companies must complete the registration of substances produced and imported from 2021 to 2023, which will contribute to forming a national inventory of chemical substances.

The Ministry of Environment of Colombia promulgated Decree No. 1630 “Comprehensive Management Regulations for Industrial Chemicals” in 2021, requiring manufacturers and importers in Colombia, as well as representatives outside of Colombia (also referred to as REE) to register industrial hazardous substances and hazardous substance components in mixtures that are produced/imported at ≥100 kg/year, and update the registration information annually. If the company ceases production, it must submit a notice of production suspension through the official system.

Registration schedule

Which substances can be exempted from registration?

The following categories of substances are not subject to registration:

• Substances regulated by existing regulations (e.g. pharmaceuticals and cosmetics)
• UVCB substances
• Articles
• Impurities
• Substances of natural origin that have not been chemically modified
• Substances produced by exposure to environmental factors (air, humidity, sunlight, microorganisms)
• Substances produced by chemical reactions that are not intended for production, import, or sale
• By-products that have not yet been imported or sold
• Hydrates
• Polymers, including monomers and other additives
• Substances subject to customs control
• Non-isolated intermediates
• Substances without commercial value

Which substances must be registered?

The registered substances must meet the following requirements:

• Substance or substance components in mixtures
• With hazard classificationaccording to GHS criteria
• Production/import ≥100 kg/year
• Industrial use

What information is necessary for registration?

• Identity information of manufacturers or importers
• Total amount of substances produced/imported annually
• Substance information
• Hazard classification
• Use

Compliance Tips from REACH24H

REACH24H hereby reminds companies operating in the Colombian market to actively participate in the registration work, complete substance registration before the deadline, and avoid unnecessary losses. It should be noted that all relevant companies must submit registration information through the National Industrial Chemicals Inventory (INSQUI) system, and apply for commercial confidential information (CBI) protection with assistance of REE as needed.

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