South Korea follows the definition of nanomaterials under EU REACH and recommends formation of separate consortiums for nanomaterial registration as there are significant differences in the hazardous properties of substances in nanoparticle form. Guidance on nanomaterial registration will be developed after analysis of findings derived from a nanomaterial registration pilot program. The function of forming separate consortiums or nanomaterials has been designed on the CICO platform.
Nanomaterials have been earmarked for special attention by South Korean policymakers due to their widespread use. South Korea’s MoE has advised companies to form separate consortiums during registration of a nanomaterial (see MoE’s notice) as the hazardous properties of a chemical can vary dramatically in nanoparticle form.
EPR is a policy approach that makes producers responsible for their products at the post-consumer stage of the lifecycle. What do you need to do to be EPR compliant? Explore this entralized hub, which brings together news articles, analysis, and updates specifically related to EPR regulations.
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New pollutants refer to toxic and hazardous substances that are discharged into the environment with characteristics of biological toxicity, environmental persistence and bioaccumulation, etc. They tend to possess significant risks to the ecological environment or human health, but are usually unregulated or the existing regulation measures are insufficient. As one of the largest chemical producers in the world, it is paramount for China to strengthen the regulation of new pollutants to mitigate potential risks to the environment and human health.
