Chemical Safety and Regulatory Framework - 화학물질의 분류 및 표시에 관한 세계조화시스템
South Korea has implemented GHS through comprehensive regulations covering workplace chemicals, consumer products, and industrial chemicals. The implementation ensures worker safety and environmental protection while supporting the country's advanced chemical industry.
South Korea's GHS implementation involves multiple laws coordinated across different ministries to ensure comprehensive chemical safety management.
All hazardous chemicals in Korean workplaces must be classified and labelled according to GHS principles under OSHA requirements.
Korean MSDS must follow the 16-section GHS format with specific local requirements and Korean language content.
South Korea operates a comprehensive chemical registration system (K-REACH) similar to EU REACH for chemical safety evaluation.
Multiple agencies enforce chemical safety regulations with significant penalties for non-compliance.