,On 11 February 2026, Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment issued a legislative notice proposing partial amendments to the Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances under Article 41 of the Administrative Procedure Act. The public consultation period is open from 11 February to 23 March 2026. The revision is intended to align the Enforcement Regulations with the amended parent Act (Act No. 21132), which will take effect on 12 May 2026, and to establish clearer and more practical procedures for key regulatory processes. The proposal reorganises provisions on joint submission to improve usability and removes overlapping requirements, while also introducing new articles that set out formal mechanisms for dispute mediation, deadline deferment or extension, and reporting obligations when a foreign manufacturer’s appointed representative changes. These measures are designed to support smoother data sharing, maintain continuity of registrations, and ensure administrative consistency. The amendment specifically provides procedures for the following: A. Mediation of disputes arising during joint submission and joint use of registration data. B. Application for deferment/extension of submission deadlines for data requiring owner consent. C. Consistent notification of succession of existing work when the appointed representative of a foreign manufacturer/producer changes. Overall, the proposed changes aim to improve transparency, procedural efficiency, and fairness in K-REACH registration and data-management practices for both domestic and overseas stakeholders.
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