Recently South Korea Ministry of Environment (MOE) specified 15 biocidal products that are allowed to use biocidal substances, which are:
1. Bactericides;
2. Algaecides;
3. Rodenticides;
4. Products for killing hazardous vertebrates other than rodents;
5. Insecticides;
6. Products for killing hazardous invertebrates other than insects;
7. Repellents for hazardous animals;
8. Preservatives;
9. Preservatives for surface treatment;
10. Preservatives for fibers and leathers;
11. Preservatives for wood products;
12. Preservatives for architectural materials;
13. Preservatives for materials and equipment;
14. Preservatives for corpses and specimens;
15. Repellents to aquatic plants and animals in order to keep them from ships and buildings.
This detailed information is a supplement to the legislation forecast of the implementation decrees for K-BPR. K-BPR will come into force on Jan 1st, 2019. More and more supporting documents and information will be released in the 2nd half year of 2018.
