Peru has advanced its chemical management framework with the publication of Supreme Decree No. 005‑2026‑MINAM on April 8, which sets out implementing regulations for Legislative Decree No. 1570. The decree will take effect six months after publication, making key compliance obligations applicable in October.
The regulation provides clarity for manufacturers and importers of chemical substances in Peru by outlining compliance requirements, transitional timelines, and technical criteria related to hazard communication under the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System (GHS). The phased implementation periods will extend through 2031, especially regarding notification and reporting duties under the National Registry of Chemical Substances (RENASQ).
The new rules introduce mandatory or anticipated hazard classifications for certain substances listed in Annex 3. These classifications are to be used as a minimum reference but do not replace a company’s responsibility to submit a full GHS hazard classification. Peru is adopting Revision 6 of the UN GHS system; all relevant hazard classes and categories must be applied when classifying chemicals under Peruvian law.
Manufacturers and importers will need to review substance classifications considering Annex 3, update labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in Spanish where necessary, prepare for phased RENASQ compliance—including data collection on hazardous substances—and ensure timely submission according to risk profile deadlines between 2028 and 2031. Ongoing data maintenance will also be required by authorities.
With these measures, Peru transitions from establishing legislative frameworks to operating an active chemical management system. Companies involved with the Peruvian market are advised to monitor guidance from authorities closely and begin updating their internal compliance programs accordingly.
