Chile Released Its First National Chemical Inventory

Recently, Chile officially released its first national chemical inventory. This inventory was guided by the European Union's Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulations. With its publication, Chile became the first country in Latin America to have a national chemical inventory.

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The inventory contains hazardous substances for industrial use that were notified under Decree No. 57/2021, until September 30, 2024.

The details of the inventory can be viewed at the following official address:

https://plataformasqi.mma.gob.cl/producer/notification/planillaexcel

Significant Implications of the Chile National Chemical Inventory

Confirmation of the "new" substances concept

Any harmful industrial-use substance not listed in the inventory will be classified as a "new" substance.

Compliance requirements for "new" substances

Before being imported into Chile, "new" substances exceeding 1 ton per year must undergo a registration process, this ensures that all substances entering the country are properly assessed and managed to minimize potential risks to human health and the environment.

Registration deadlines

	For industrial use	For non-industrial use (including professional and consumer uses)
Hazardous substances	September 30, 2024	August 30, 2025 (starting February 9, 2025)
Hazardous mixtures	August 30, 2027 (start date tentative)	August 30, 2029 (start date tentative)

CIRS Insights

In practical operation, substances not listed in the inventory, such as non-hazardous substances or those with quantities below 1 ton per year, may cause confusion for the industrial sector and regulatory agencies due to a lack of specific official explanations. Additionally, the start dates for the registration of hazardous mixtures for industrial and non-industrial uses have not yet been fully determined, and the aforementioned dates may change according to announcements and regulatory updates from the Chilean government. It is advisable to regularly check the official websites of Chile's Ministry of the Environment or related chemical management agencies for the latest information. CIRS Group will continue to monitor and bring you the latest updates.

If you need any assistance or have any questions, please get in touch with us via service@cirs-group.com.

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