Problems relating to Trade and Investment on Korea

24. Indigested legislation, abrupt changes
Issue	Issue details	Requests	Reference

(1) Delayed Issue of Subordinate Rules and Guidelines

- Delayed issue of subordinate rules and guidelines, such as list of restricted materials, guidelines, etc., makes it difficult to take the requisite measures required under the primary rules and regulations.

- It is requested that GOK holds implementation of laws and regulations, pending completion of the subordinate rules.

- The Act of Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals (K-REACH)

(2) Complex Procedures required on Renewal of Products Registration

- Renewal procedures are complex on products registration.

- It is requested that GOK takes steps to repeal renewal procedures on product registration as it is done in Japan, so that once registered, no renewal is necessary.

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