Colombia has released its first national inventory of industrial chemicals, marking a major milestone under its chemicals management law.
The inventory, available on the INSQUI (Inventario Nacional de Sustancias Químicas de Uso Industrial) interactive platform, lists approximately 4,500 substances registered for industrial use.
Key features:
- Interactive dashboards show chemical uses, registrant locations, hazards, and registered users.
- Data is presented as submitted by companies, without government verification.
- The inventory helps authorities and NGOs identify hazardous substance concentrations and allocate resources effectively.
Regulatory context:
- Under Decree 1630/2021, companies had until May 2025 to register hazardous substances produced or imported between 2021-23 in quantities over 100 kg/year.
- Annual updates are still required, 2024 volumes were submitted in September 2025.
- The next deadline for submitting annual volume updates is 30 September 2026.
- Substances not appearing in the initial inventory are treated as “new” and once they have breached the 100 kg/year threshold they must be notified within 6 months.
- Finally, prioritised “new” substances may trigger risk assessment requirements.
This initiative positions Colombia as a regional leader in chemical transparency and strengthens its alignment with OECD best practices. The goal of the regulation is to prioritize chemicals, assess risks, and implement control measures to protect health and the environment.
For any assistance or guidance with Colombia’s chemical regulations, please reach out to us at info@h2compliance.com and our team will be happy to support you.
Published January 12, 2026
This article was generated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence.