News Brief
The deadline for the registration of substances imported to or manufactured in Colombia in 2024 is set for September 30, 2025. Businesses operating in Colombia must ensure they submit detailed production and import data for relevant substances during 2024 before this date to comply with regulatory requirements.
What Is Decree 1630/2021?
In November 2021, Colombia implemented Decree 1630/2021, a regulation that obligates manufacturers and importers in Colombia to register industrial hazardous substances and components of mixtures with production or import volumes of ≥100 kg/year. This decree also mandates an annual update of registration information to maintain compliance.
Key Deadlines
Registration of substances imported/manufactured during 2021–2023 by May 30, 2025
Submission of production and import information for 2024 by September 30, 2025
CBI Protection
To protect confidential business information (CBI), such as CAS Numbers, overseas manufacturers can appoint a Colombian Foreign Representative (REE) to handle the registration process securely.
Which Substances Must Be Registered?
Substances or components of mixtures that meet the following criteria must be registered by September 30, 2025:
Classified as hazardous under Colombian GHS framework
Have production or import volumes of ≥100 kg/year
Intended for industrial use
Involved in production or import activities in Colombia during 2024
Exemptions from the Registration
Certain substances are exempt from the registration requirements. These include 13 specific categories:
Substances already regulated under other laws, such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
UVCB substances (Unknown or Variable composition, Complex reaction products, or Biological materials)
Articles and impurities
Substances of natural origin that are not chemically modified
Substances generated due to environmental exposure (e.g., air, humidity, sunlight, microorganisms)
By-products and substances not intended for production, import, or sale
Hydrates
Polymers, including monomers and additives
Customs-regulated substances
Non-isolated intermediates
Substances with no commercial value.
What Information Must Be Registered?
Manufacturers and importers must submit the following details via the official platform:
Identity information of the manufacturer, importer, or REE
Total quantity of substances produced or imported in 2024
Hazard classification
Intended use
REACH24H's Recommendations for Your Compliance
To ensure compliance with Decree 1630/2021, REACH24H Consulting Group advises enterprises involved in chemical production or import activities in Colombia during 2024 to complete the registration process by September 30, 2025.
Additionally, businesses should:
Monitor government updates on the chemical inventory and priority evaluation list
Appoint a Colombian Foreign Representative (REE) if CBI confidentiality is required.
By adhering to these guidelines, businesses can avoid regulatory penalties and ensure smooth operations in the Colombian market.
If you have any questions in this regard, please feel free to contact us at customer@reach24h.com.
