Colombia publishes its first national inventory of industrial chemical substances

Colombia takes a historic step in chemical management with the creation of its first national inventory, which brings together more than 4,400 registered substances and offers an interactive platform to ensure transparency and safety in the sector.

In November 2025, the Government of Colombia officially launched the National Inventory of Industrial Chemical Substances, developed through the INSQUI system. This database includes 4,473 registered substances and becomes a key tool to improve control and traceability of chemical products in the country.

This milestone follows Decree 1630/2021, which established the obligation to register all hazardous substances imported or produced in quantities exceeding 100 kg per year. Companies were required to meet specific deadlines:

• Substances managed between 2021 and 2023: registration before May 2025.
• Substances corresponding to 2024: registration before September 2025.

To facilitate access to information, INSQUI incorporates an interactive platform with four main modules: analysis of primary and secondary uses, map of registered company headquarters, reported hazard data, and user management. Thanks to these features, companies can check the status of their registrations in real time and obtain detailed information on each substance.Para facilitar el acceso a la información, INSQUI incorpora una plataforma interactiva con cuatro módulos principales: análisis de usos primarios y secundarios, mapa de sedes de empresas registradas, datos sobre peligros reportados y gestión de usuarios. Gracias a estas funcionalidades, las compañías pueden consultar en tiempo real el estado de sus registros y obtener información detallada sobre cada sustancia.

Substances not listed in the inventory are considered “new” When they exceed the threshold of 100 kg/year, manufacturers and importers have a maximum period of six months to submit the required information. If the substance is classified as a priority, an environmental and health risk assessment must be carried out before commercialization.

If additional information on the country’s regulatory requirements is needed, Colombia legislation provides updated content that brings together technical criteria, notification obligations, reporting thresholds, and key risk management considerations essential for ensuring compliance in the management of industrial chemical substances.

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