Services
MSDS/Chemicals Management System
UN GHS
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
UN GHS aims to unify different classifications and labels on chemical substances in each country to an internationally accepted format, such as the MSDS.
There are 27 classification of hazards that provides information about physical hazards, health hazards, and environmental hazards.
Chemical Substances
- Provides convenience in everyday life
- Essential part of human life
Hazardous Chemicals
- Identified as major cause of environmental pollution and health hazards
- Propose danger to human survival
Different regulations by country/region
- Varied classification and labelling
- Problems in international trade
Application of GHS
- Unified classification and labelling system throughout the world
- Commonly identified MSDS
Preparation of MSDSs and Classification and Labels in accordance with GHS/SDS Regulations in Korea and Overseas
- Businesses handling chemical substances in Korea must follow the hazard classification and labeling of chemicals, and prepare the MSDSs in compliance with K-REACH, CCA, OSHA, and Act on Safety Control of Hazardous Substances.
- MSDSs and warning symbols must be displayed in the business sites and provided to downstream users.
Available Services
| Regions | Available Services |
|---|---|
| Korea | Review, preparation, and translation of imported product MSDS in accordance with MoEL Announcement |
| Preparation/Submission of MSDSs, Letter of Confirmation, and Non-disclosure Approval in accordance with K-OSHA | |
| Consultation on hazard labels/signs in business sites in accordance with chemical regulations (K-REACH, K-OSHA, Act on the Safety Control of Hazardous Substances) |
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| Consultation on provision of information and GHS/MSDS to downstream users | |
| GHS/MSDS Preparation Training | |
| Global | Consultation on GHS hazard classification and labelling for each country |
| Review, preparation, and translation in accordance with GHS/SDS regulations in each country |
Consultation on Submission of MSDSs and Non-disclosure Approval in accordance with K-OSHA
- From 2021, chemical products/substances newly introduced to Korean market must submit their MSDS to MoEL, and any CBI information to be masked as trade secret on the MSDS must be approved under Non-disclosure Approval prior to manufacture/import.
Available Services
Review of MSDS preparation eligibility
regulated under other laws, content(%) too low to affect classification, etc.
Review of chemical substances affecting classification for Letter of Confirmation
Review of Non-disclosure Approval exceptions and of substitute information
Consultation for R&D purpose products (MSDS submission exemption, Non-disclosure Approval)
