Latin America Chemical Regulations and Compliance

Latin American countries are increasingly adopting comprehensive chemical management systems to regulate the registration, risk assessment, and management of chemical substances. These initiatives aim to enhance environmental protection and public safety while aligning with international standards.

Brazil | REACH-like Regulation (Law No. 15.022)

Brazil has enacted its own REACH-like regulation to manage chemical substances across their lifecycle.

• Registration Threshold: Mandatory for substances manufactured in or imported into Brazil in quantities of 1 ton or more per year.
• National Inventory: The law establishes a formal framework for the National Inventory of Chemical Substances (INSQ).
• Compliance Duty: Entities must provide technical data, including hazard classifications and use information, to ensure legal market access.

Colombia | Decree 1630

Colombia has established a robust regulatory framework for the management of industrial chemical substances through Decree 1630.

• Objective: The decree focuses on the registration and assessment of substances to minimize environmental and health risks.
• Scope: It covers manufacturers and importers who must identify their substances and report relevant safety data to national authorities.

Chile | Draft Regulation and GHS

Chile is in the process of developing and implementing a national chemical management system that integrates GHS standards.

• Notification System: The framework requires the registration and assessment of chemicals based on their hazard profiles and exposure potential.
• Regulatory Alignment: The system is designed to streamline chemical safety information across the supply chain, facilitating better risk management for industrial substances.

Mexico, Peru, and Argentina | Emerging Frameworks

Mexico

Currently manages chemicals through a combination of environmental and health laws. While a national inventory exists for reference, the country is moving toward more structured federal oversight for toxic substances and industrial chemicals.

Peru

Focuses on the control of hazardous substances through specific import and manufacturing licenses. The government is working on a more integrated approach to chemical safety and life cycle management.

Argentina

Regulatory control is currently distributed across various industrial hygiene and environmental permits. Argentina is exploring more unified mechanisms for chemical risk assessment to meet evolving international trade requirements.

Proregulations' Latin America Chemical Compliance Services

• Latin America Regulatory Portfolio Assessment

We analyze your product portfolio to determine its status under specific national regulations and identify applicable exemptions.

• Latin America Registration and Notification Support

Proregulations manages the entire process of preparing and submitting registration dossiers or notifications to national authorities in Brazil, Colombia, and Chile.

• Latin America Local Representative (OR) Services

For jurisdictions requiring an in-country presence, Proregulations acts as your local representative, managing legal duties while protecting your confidential business information.

• Latin America Risk Assessment and Management

Our technical experts provide comprehensive support for evaluating substance risks and developing management strategies that comply with local safety standards.

• Latin America Regulatory Monitoring and Consultation

We provide ongoing monitoring of the fast-changing regulatory landscape in Mexico, Peru, and Argentina to ensure your business stays ahead of new compliance mandates.

If you need to ensure your chemical products are compliant with Latin American REACH-style regulations and national registries, please contact us.