To enhance the accessibility of safety information for household chemical products, the font size on packaging will be increased, and detailed information will be provided via QR codes. Over 80 e-label products are set to be launched by next year.
The Ministry of Environment announced on the 15th that it will showcase products from companies participating in the e-label pilot project at the 7th Chemical Safety Week, taking place from the 16th for two days at Seoul Dragon City in Yongsan.
The e-label system displays essential information for consumer safety and product selection directly on the product container and packaging, while additional details are accessible through QR codes. The font size has been increased by 1 to 2 points compared to existing products to improve readability.
By scanning the QR code with a smartphone camera, users can access the Chemical Product Safety Portal, 'Choroknuri,' to view 23 pieces of information, including the product's purpose and formulation. This system allows for updates to information without the need to change the product label or packaging.
Household chemical products subject to safety verification are those deemed hazardous based on risk assessments, including cleaners, air fresheners, and deodorizers.
Five companies are participating in the pilot project: Daesung Industries, Sacheon Cypress Forest, LG Household & Health Care, Yuhan Clorox, and Cocodor. Approximately 40 products will be launched from November this year until the end of the year, with another 40 expected next year.
At the event, each participating company will display one prototype, totaling five products. Visitors will have the opportunity to scan the QR codes and experience the e-labels firsthand.
To assist older adults who may not be familiar with QR code usage, the Ministry of Environment will distribute instructional posters on e-label usage to 230 senior welfare centers and 125 senior community centers nationwide.
The pilot project will run for two years, from September 2026 to September 2028. During this period, the ministry plans to assess the recognition rate of e-labels and the satisfaction of participating companies and users to establish appropriate labeling guidelines and legal foundations.
The ministry is also considering adding features to the QR codes for information accessibility for people with disabilities, multilingual support, and video-based safety usage instructions.
Park Ryun-min, Director of the Environmental Health Bureau at the Ministry of Environment, expressed gratitude to the companies voluntarily participating in the e-label pilot project for their efforts to provide readable information to consumers. He stated, "Through the operation of this pilot project, we aim to derive meaningful labeling solutions for both consumers and companies."
The Ministry of Environment announced on the 15th that it will showcase products from companies participating in the e-label pilot project at the 7th Chemical Safety Week, taking place from the 16th for two days at Seoul Dragon City in Yongsan.
The e-label system displays essential information for consumer safety and product selection directly on the product container and packaging, while additional details are accessible through QR codes. The font size has been increased by 1 to 2 points compared to existing products to improve readability.
By scanning the QR code with a smartphone camera, users can access the Chemical Product Safety Portal, 'Choroknuri,' to view 23 pieces of information, including the product's purpose and formulation. This system allows for updates to information without the need to change the product label or packaging.
Household chemical products subject to safety verification are those deemed hazardous based on risk assessments, including cleaners, air fresheners, and deodorizers.
Five companies are participating in the pilot project: Daesung Industries, Sacheon Cypress Forest, LG Household & Health Care, Yuhan Clorox, and Cocodor. Approximately 40 products will be launched from November this year until the end of the year, with another 40 expected next year.
At the event, each participating company will display one prototype, totaling five products. Visitors will have the opportunity to scan the QR codes and experience the e-labels firsthand.
To assist older adults who may not be familiar with QR code usage, the Ministry of Environment will distribute instructional posters on e-label usage to 230 senior welfare centers and 125 senior community centers nationwide.
The pilot project will run for two years, from September 2026 to September 2028. During this period, the ministry plans to assess the recognition rate of e-labels and the satisfaction of participating companies and users to establish appropriate labeling guidelines and legal foundations.
The ministry is also considering adding features to the QR codes for information accessibility for people with disabilities, multilingual support, and video-based safety usage instructions.
Park Ryun-min, Director of the Environmental Health Bureau at the Ministry of Environment, expressed gratitude to the companies voluntarily participating in the e-label pilot project for their efforts to provide readable information to consumers. He stated, "Through the operation of this pilot project, we aim to derive meaningful labeling solutions for both consumers and companies."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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