Bisphenol A (BPA) under K-REACH
C15H16O2 · 双酚A
Status: Registered. BPA is registered under K-REACH and listed as a Priority Existing Chemical (PEC). Korean GHS classification matches REACH (Repr 1B + Eye Dam. 1 + Skin Sens. 1 + STOT SE 3). NOT on Korea TCCA Toxic Chemicals list. NOT on Korean Drug Management Act precursor list. NO active Korean AD/CVD case on Chinese-origin BPA. **Korea has substantial domestic BPA production** at Yeosu (LG Chem Yeosu integrated PC chain, Hyosung Chemicals + Lotte Chemical); structurally balanced. KCFTA preferential zero-duty applies for Chinese-origin imports. Korean MFDS (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety) BPA restrictions in baby bottles.
K-REACH treats BPA as a routine PEC-registered substance with no TCCA overlay. Korea has **substantial domestic BPA production at Yeosu** (LG Chem Yeosu integrated PC chain, Hyosung Chemicals + Lotte Chemical); structurally balanced. NO active Korean AD/CVD case. KCFTA preferential zero-duty supports Chinese-origin supplemental supply. Korean downstream consumers: LG Chem (PC chain at Yeosu), Lotte Chemical (PC chain), Samsung SDI (PC for battery housings), Korean automotive sector. **Korean MFDS BPA restrictions in baby bottles** parallel to global pattern. **BPA distinguishing pattern across all 5 regimes**: closes BOTH phenol batch 13 + acetone batch 15 chains (BPA = 2 phenol + acetone condensation; ~50% of phenol demand + ~20% of acetone demand globally) + first SVHC entry in dataset (REACH SVHC since 16 June 2017 for endocrine disruption + reproductive toxicity Repr 1B) + EU Reg 2024/3190 food-contact ban effective late 2024 / early 2025 + FDA + state-level US BPA bans for baby bottles since 2008 + FSANZ + Korean MFDS parallel restrictions + IARC reassessment 2024 + BPA cascade SVHC across many downstream polycarbonate + epoxy resin products.
Listing and threshold
| Substance | Bisphenol A (BPA) (CAS 80-05-7), C15H16O2 |
|---|---|
| Regime | Korea Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals (Act No. 11789, "K-REACH" amended 2018) |
| Jurisdiction | Republic of Korea |
| Status | Registered |
| Tonnage threshold | K-REACH registration required for existing chemicals manufactured or imported >1 tonne/year (verified per Korean Ministry of Environment / NIER guidance, https://chemical.chemlinked.com/chempedia/k-reach; threshold for new substances was reduced from 0.1 t/y to 1 t/y effective 1 January 2025 per K-REACH 2025 amendment) |
Classifications under this regime
- Korean GHS classification: Repr. 1B (H360F), Eye Dam. 1 (H318), Skin Sens. 1 (H317), STOT SE 3 (H335)
- Signal word: DANGER. GHS pictograms: GHS05 + GHS07 + GHS08
- Korea Occupational Safety and Health Act (KOSHA) workplace exposure standard: not specifically established
- NOT on Korea TCCA Toxic Chemicals list
- NOT on Korean Drug Management Act precursor list
- Korean Customs Service (KCS) HS code: 290723
- IARC: Group 3 historical; recent IARC reassessment 2024
- **Korean MFDS BPA restrictions in baby bottles**
Restrictions and conditions of use
- No TCCA Toxic Chemicals Handling Permit required
- No Chemical Accident Prevention Plan (CAPP) required
- No Korean Drug Management Act precursor obligations
- Korea Industrial Safety and Health Act (KOSHA) MSDS in Korean required at workplace
- Korea Customs Service requires K-REACH registration number on import declaration
- NO active Korean AD/CVD case on Chinese-origin BPA currently
- KCFTA preferential zero-duty applies to Chinese-origin BPA (HS 290723)
- **Korean MFDS BPA restrictions in baby bottles**
- Female-of-child-bearing-age workplace protection planning for Repr 1B substances under Korean Industrial Safety and Health Act
Importer obligations
The Korean importer of record must hold K-REACH registration. For BPA this is a routine PEC registration with no TCCA overlay. Korea has substantial domestic BPA production at Yeosu (LG Chem Yeosu integrated PC chain, Hyosung Chemicals + Lotte Chemical); supplemental imports flow during plant outages. Korean downstream consumers: LG Chem (PC chain at Yeosu), Lotte Chemical (PC chain), Samsung SDI (PC for battery housings), Korean automotive sector (PC for headlamp + interior).
Required documents
- K-REACH registration number on Korean side (registrant or OR-appointed)
- Korean-language MSDS compliant with Korean GHS reflecting H317 / H318 / H335 / H360F classification
- Korean Customs Service (KCS) declaration with HS code 290723
- China-Korea FTA Form CO certificate of origin for preferential treatment
- Industrial-grade specification certificate (minimum 99.9% purity)
Common compliance traps
The pitfalls that have bitten importers on this lane in the past. None of these is theoretical.
- Korean GHS hazard-statement codes use H-codes mapped to Korean translations
- Korea has substantial domestic BPA production at Yeosu (LG Chem Yeosu integrated PC chain, Hyosung Chemicals + Lotte Chemical)
- KCFTA preferential zero-duty applies; verify producer-specific eligibility
- No active Korean AD/CVD case on Chinese BPA currently
- NOT on TCCA Toxic Chemicals list
- **Korean MFDS BPA restrictions in baby bottles** parallel to FDA + state-level US bans + EU Reg 2018/213 + FSANZ voluntary phase-out
- Korean downstream consumers: LG Chem (PC chain at Yeosu), Lotte Chemical (PC chain), Samsung SDI (PC for battery housings), Korean automotive sector
- Female-of-child-bearing-age workplace protection planning for Repr 1B substances under Korean Industrial Safety and Health Act
Where to read next
For substance-level identifiers (formula, molecular weight, SMILES, InChIKey), GHS hazard profile, IMDG transport class, and full sourcing reference for bisphenol a (bpa), see the CAS 80-05-7 sourcing reference.
For grade-by-grade buying notes, freight maths, supplier-tier pricing, and a worked landed-cost example, the bisphenol a (bpa) cornerstone hub covers the full sourcing chain.
For the structure and history of K-REACH, see the K-REACH glossary entry.
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Glossary
K-REACH, K-REACH
South Korean Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals, the Korean equivalent of EU REACH. Requires registration of substances manufactured in or imported into Korea above 1 tonne per year. Administered by the Ministry of Environment through NIER. Includes phase-in registration tiers, joint submission requirements, and a designated 'Only Representative' mechanism for non-Korean manufacturers.
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Bisphenol A (BPA) under REACH
European Union compliance profile for Bisphenol A (BPA).
Bisphenol A (BPA) under TSCA
United States of America compliance profile for Bisphenol A (BPA).
Bisphenol A (BPA) under IECSC
People's Republic of China compliance profile for Bisphenol A (BPA).
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