K-BPR
Approval and Control of Biocides
[ Approval and control of biocides ]
Approval is required prior to manufacturing/importing biocidal substances/products.
| Approval of biocidal substances | Approval of biocidal products | |
|---|---|---|
| Who should apply | Manufacturer/importer of biocidal substance to use in biocidal products | Manufacturer/importer of biocidal products for domestic sale and distribution |
| Exemption | ㆍ Substances published by MOE for their low risk ㆍ Scientific research, R&D, etc. ㆍ Reagent for non-sale ㆍ Export only products | ㆍ Scientific research, R&D, etc. ㆍ Reagent for non-sale ㆍ Export only products |
| Required documents | ㆍ Physi-chemical or biological properties ㆍ Use & exposure ㆍ Hazards / risk ㆍ Effectiveness / efficacy, C&L | ㆍ Information on products (composition, concentration, use & purpose) ㆍ Hazards / risk ㆍ Effectiveness / efficacy, C&L, packaging |
| Governing authority | National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) Product Management System (chemp.me.go.kr) | National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) Product Management System (chemp.me.go.kr) |
[ Notification of existing biocidal substances ]
Grace period is granted following notification of biocidal substances and manufacture/import is allowed during the grace period without approval.
[ Grace period for approval of biocidal substances ]
| Group | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product type | Disinfectant Algicide Insecticide Rodenticide Repellent | Wood preservatives Other vertebrate repellents Other invertebrate repellents | Preservatives for product preservation Preservatives for product surface treatment Preservatives for textile leather | Preservative for building materials Preservative for material storage Preservative for taxidermy Pollution prevention agent for underwater ship facilities In-situ generated substances Microorganisms |
[ Products using biocidal substances ]
| Cateogry | Product type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Disinfectants | Disinfectant | Sterilization, disinfection, antiseptic, antibacterial, etc. |
| Algicide | Growth inhibition and elimination of algae in water (excluding products used in public waterways) | |
| Exterminators | Rodenticide | Removal of rodents such as mice |
| Other vertebrate repellents | Removal of harmful vertebrates, excluding rodents | |
| Insecticide | Elimination of insects such as flies and mosquitoes | |
| Other invertebrate repellents | Removal of harmful invertebrates except insects | |
| Repellent | Harmless neutralization and suppression of harmful organisms using methods that avoid direct contact with humans (excluding products used directly on humans) | |
| Preservatives | Preservative for products | Storage and preservation of products to ensure their shelf life |
| Preservative for surface treatment | Preservation of product surface coating to protect initial properties of product surface | |
| Preservative for textile and leather | For preserving textiles, leather, and rubber | |
| Preservative for wood | Wood and wood product preservation | |
| Preservative for building materials | Preservation of building materials other than wood, stonework, and composite materials | |
| Preservatives for materials and equipment | Materials, equipment, and structures used in industrial processes, liquid fluid preservation | |
| Preservative for taxidermy | Human or animal carcasses, partially preserved | |
| Others | Pollution prevention agent for ships and underwater facilities | Inhibition of harmful organisms and growth settlement on ships, aquaculture equipment, and underwater structures |
[ Regulatory flowchart for biocides ]
