Decree 57, also known as Chile REACH, is a regulation that governs the classification, labeling, and notification of hazardous substances and mixtures within Chile. It sets forth clear criteria and obligations for manufacturers and importers of hazardous chemicals, ensuring that they meet specific requirements to introduce or maintain their products in the Chilean market. This regulation applies to chemical substances and mixtures not covered by other specific laws, which are classified as hazardous.
Under this decree, manufacturers and importers must notify the Chilean government when they handle hazardous substances in amounts equal to or greater than 1 ton per year. Additionally, substances within mixtures must be notified if they exhibit hazardous characteristics and exceed the established cutoff limits for weight percentages, as outlined in the regulation.