The National Institute of Chemical Safety (NICS) in South Korea has released industry guidelines detailing a streamlined application process for approved biocidal goods in an effort to decrease the submission of redundant data for biocidal products already approved under the K-BPR.

The simplified process applies to changes or updates in the following areas:

• Scope of use (the kinds of establishments, such as residential, commercial, or multifunctional facilities, where the material or product can be utilized);
• User scope (the range of users that utilize the product or substance, including professionals, experts, industrial users, and general users); and 
• Effectiveness/efficacy.

1. Changes in the scope of use or user range

• Companies simply need to submit clearance for modifications to the “scope of use” and “user scope” of representative biocidal goods under the streamlined approach;
• The biocidal ingredients in these goods do not need clearance, and reapplication is not required. Additionally, the amendment will not alter the original approvals pertaining to use and user scope.

2. Changes in effectiveness/efficacy

• Only information regarding the efficacy of representative items is required for some products under the streamlined procedure;
• It is not essential to obtain approval for the biocidal ingredients in these goods, and reapplication is not required because the revision would not alter the original approvals for efficacy or efficacy.

3. Types of biocidal products applicable under the simplified process

On September 11, 2024, the streamlined K-BPR amendment approval procedure went into force, greatly reducing the workload for companies that need to update biocidal goods that have already received K-BPR approval. Companies must also notify downstream clients and other consortium members of any modifications to use/user scope or effectiveness/efficacy when submitting an application. They must also share the revised information with other consortia members.

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