Ministry of the Environment of Peru Approves Chemical Management Regulation with Phased GHS Compliance and RENASQ Reporting

On 5 April 2026, Peru's Ministry of the Environment approved the regulation implementing Legislative Decree No. 1570 on the integral management of chemical substances, with entry into force expected in October 2026. Core obligations-classification, labelling, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and reporting to the National Register of Chemical Substances (RENASQ)-will be phased in between 2028 and 2031, with no penalties during the transition. The framework aligns with the Globally Harmonised System (GHS, 6th revision), requiring Spanish-language labels and updated SDS every five years. Key features include exemptions for naturally occurring substances and research samples, a threshold-based notification system, and annual RENASQ reporting for higher-volume substances. The Listado de Clasificacion Anticipada (LCA) guides early compliance, with first notifications due by September 2028. A Foreign Exclusive Representative (REE) mechanism enables confidential data submission, while prioritisation of chemicals for risk assessment will begin from 2032.