Korea Environmental Policy Bulletin - The Second Framework Plan for Hazardous Chemicals Management(2006~2010)

In accordance with Article 6 of the Toxic Chemicals Control Act Ministry of Environment established in 2001 a Framework Plan for Hazardous Chemicals Control which was drawn up to be updated every five years. The Framework Plan for Hazardous Chemicals Control intended to create a management plan that deals with toxic chemicals sets up policy directions and collaborates with the government private sector and the general public. The second Framework Plan (2006-2010) intends to focus on integrating the existing medium-specific management of air water and soil with chemicals management and effective collaboration between related governmental entities. In addition the second Framework Plan as a national plan for general chemicals management.