1. What is KOSHA?
The Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) is the main government organization which aims to protect the health and safety of Korean workers. Its primary goal is to reduce occupational accidents, prevent diseases and improve safety standards in the workplaces. KOSHA stipulates the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) to regulate format, Confidential Business Information (CBI), and submission obligations for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) under the following clauses:
- Article 110: Preparation and submission of Material Safety Data Sheets
- Article 111: Provision of Material Safety Data Sheets
- Article 112: Approval of non-disclosure of Material Safety Data Sheets
- Article 113: Submission of Information by persons appointed by overseas manufacturers






