As 2025 approaches, the development of chemical regulations in South American countries has attracted widespread attention from the global chemical industry. These countries are enhancing the safety management of chemicals through a series of new regulatory measures to protect human health and the environment, while promoting the sustainable development of the regional economy. Here are some key early warning information:
Brazil
Following the release of Regulation 15.022/2024, the Brazilian government is expected to issue more detailed implementation rules within 180 days. It is believed that the Brazilian Chemical Safety Committee (CONASQ) is currently actively drafting the relevant drafts.
The development of Brazil's "REACH" registration platform is underway, which will provide the industry with a system for (pre) registering chemical substances. Although the government expects the platform to be developed within a year, the actual development time may be longer. Once the system is ready, companies will have three years to complete the pre-registration work.
Brazil's revised Global Chemicals Unified Classification and Labeling System (GHS) rules will become mandatory on July 4, 2025. Companies must promptly check and update safety data sheets and labels to comply with the new regulations.
Regulation link: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2023-2026/2024/lei/l15022.htm
Peru
In late July 2024, the relevant departments issued a draft of chemical regulation management, which will implement the Framework of Chemical Management System No. 1570. According to the draft regulation, the relevant departments will establish a Chemical Substances Registry (RENASQ) draft. In addition, the draft includes a "Predicted Chemical Hazard Classification" list with more than 4,400 substances, and the registration time will vary depending on whether the substance meets the classification in the "predicted list".
The government is currently processing more than 1,000 comments on the draft chemical management received before October 24, 2024.
The specific implementation regulations of the regulation are about to be released.
The "Predicted Chemical Hazard Classification" list can be viewed through the regulation link:
Chile
Industrial chemicals with an annual production or import volume of 1 ton must be registered with the competent authority MMA.
Here are the original deadlines:
| Industrial uses | Non-industrial uses | |
| Hazardous substances | 2024.8.30 | 2025.8.30 |
| Hazardous mixtures | 2027.8.30 | 2029.8.30 |
Due to issues with Chile's electronic platform, the deadline of August 30, 2024, has been extended to September 30, 2024.
The first list of industrial hazardous substances and the detailed criteria for priority risk assessment are expected to be released by the end of 2024. Substances not on the industrial list will be considered new substances and cannot enter the Chilean market before re-registration.
The registration window for non-industrial hazardous substances will be open from February 9, 2025, to August 30, 2025.
Registration platform: https://plataformasqi.mma.gob.cl/
Colombia
Decree No. 1630/2021 on chemical management in Colombia requires registration of industrial chemicals with an annual production or import volume of 100 kilograms. The registration window will close on May 30, 2025. Substances registered before this will be included in the first National List of Hazardous Chemicals (INSQUI). Substances not on the list are considered new chemicals and need to enter the next round of registration, submitting the required information within six months.
According to Resolution No. 0773 issued in 2021, the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) must be implemented, which mandates that the classification, labeling, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) of chemicals comply with the sixth edition of GHS, and requires documents to be in Spanish.
Registration platform: https://insqui.sical.gov.co/INSQUI/login.php
Costa Rica
Significant updates to Costa Rica's chemical regulatory framework are expected following the OECD review in 2024.
Regulation link:
These regulatory changes indicate a strict trend in chemical management in South American countries. It is crucial for related enterprises to stay informed and adapt to these changes timely to ensure compliance and maintain market access. As global chemical regulations continue to evolve, enterprises must closely monitor regulatory changes to address potential compliance risks and market shifts.
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