International trade in chemicals is governed by a set of regional and global regulatory frameworks. Understanding these systems helps you source responsibly, complete customs clearance, and import with confidence. Below is a plain-language overview of the major regulations you are most likely to encounter.

REACH — European Union

REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) is the EU’s framework for managing chemical substances. It requires substances manufactured in or imported into the EU to be registered with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), and it authorises or restricts the use of certain substances of concern.

TSCA — United States

The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) governs chemical substances in the United States. It requires substances to be listed on the TSCA Inventory and authorises the U.S. EPA to restrict, or require notification for, new or hazardous substances.

GHS — Global

The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) standardises hazard classification and labelling — Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labels — across markets, ensuring hazards are communicated consistently worldwide.

K-REACH — South Korea

South Korea’s registration framework, similar to the EU’s REACH, requires registration and notification of chemical substances placed on the Korean market.

How We Support Your Compliance

Honor Chemicals provides full documentation with every shipment — Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Certificates of Analysis (COA), and Technical Data Sheets (TDS) — to help you complete your own regulatory filings and customs clearance.

For the regulatory status of a specific product (including registration or inventory status in your destination market), please consult our technical team. Requirements vary by substance, volume, and destination.

Note: Regulatory requirements differ by substance, volume, and destination market. This page provides general information only and does not constitute a legal or compliance guarantee for any specific product.