Colombia REACH: Insights & Strategies for the May 30, 2025 Registration Deadline

What Is Colombia REACH?

In November 2021, Colombia implemented Decree 1630/2021, establishing new regulatory requirements for chemical substances. Under this regulation, domestic manufacturers and importers must notify hazardous substances and hazardous substance components in mixtures intended for industrial use, provided that the annual manufacture or import volume is at least 100 kg. Colombia REACH registrations are required to be updated annually.

Foreign manufacturers can appoint a Colombian Exclusive Representative (REE) to manage Confidential Business Information (CBI), such as protecting the confidentiality of substance CAS numbers.

Colombia REACH Registration

Registration is required for substances or substance components in mixtures that meet all of the following criteria:

• Classified as hazardous under the Colombia GHS hazard classification
• Manufactured or imported at a volume of at least 100 kg per year
• Intended for industrial use

Colombia REACH Registration: Exemption

There are 13 categories of chemicals currently exempt from the existing substance registration requirement in Colombia, including:

• Substances regulated under existing regulations (e.g., pharmaceuticals, cosmetics)
• UVCB substances (Unknown or Variable composition, Complex reaction products, or Biological materials)
• Articles
• Impurities
• Naturally occurring substances not chemically modified
• Substances generated by exposure to environmental factors (air, humidity, sunlight, microorganisms)
• Substances produced by unintended chemical reactions
• By-products not imported or placed on the market
• Hydrates
• Polymers, including monomers and additives
• Substances under customs supervision
• Non-isolated intermediates
• Substances with no commercial value

Colombia REACH Registration Deadline: May 30, 2025

After May 30, 2025, the registration deadline, Colombian authorities will publish the National Chemicals Inventory (INSQUI). Substances not included in this inventory will be considered “new substances” and cannot be placed on the Colombian market without prior new substance registration.

By September 30, 2025, companies that have submitted registrations must update 2024 production and import data for the relevant substances.

Colombia REACH Registration: Required Information

Domestic manufacturers or importers must use the official registration platform to provide:

• Identification details for the manufacturer, importer, or Exclusive Representative (REE)
• Total production and/or import volume for the substance from 2021 to 2023 (in kilograms per year)
• Substance information (including CAS number, name, etc.)
• Hazard classification
• Intended use of the substance

Conclusion

Colombia REACH marks a significant step forward in chemical management for Latin America. With the registration deadline fast approaching, proactive compliance is essential for all stakeholders in the chemical supply chain.

REACH24H Consulting Group strongly advises companies operating in Colombia to complete the existing substance registration before the deadline to avoid compliance penalties or business disruption. Companies needing CBI protection should consider appointing a Colombia Exclusive Representative (REE) to handle confidentiality requests.

If you have any questions or are considering CBI protection, please feel free to contact us.

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