(1) A person (hereinafter referred to as "manufacturer, etc. of non-phase-in substances") who intends to manufacture or import any chemical substance other than those prescribed by Presidential Decree (hereinafter referred to as "non-phase-in substances") shall investigate the hazards or dangers of such non-phase-in substances and submit an investigative report to the Minister of Employment and Labor to prevent the non-phase-in substances from impairing the health of employees, as prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Employment and Labor; provided, this shall not apply in any of the following cases:
1. Where any non-phase-in substance is imported to supply daily necessities of general consumers, as prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Employment and Labor;
2. Where the quantity of any non-phase-in substance imported is small or the degree of risk is deemed low, as prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Employment and Labor.
(2) Where it is required to take necessary measures to prevent non-phase-in substances from impairing the health of employees based on the results of the investigation of hazards and dangers prescribed in the main clause, with the exception of the subparagraphs, of paragraph (1), a manufacturer, etc. of non-phase-in substances shall immediately implement such measures.
(3) Upon receipt of an investigative report on the hazards and dangers of non-phase-in substances referred to in paragraph (1), the Minister of Employment and Labor shall publish the name, hazards, and dangers of the relevant non-phase-in substances, measures for preventing the health impairment of employees, etc., and notify such information to the relevant ministries, as prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Employment and Labor.
(4) When deemed necessary to prevent the health impairment of employees after reviewing an investigative report on the hazards and dangers of non-phase-in substances submitted pursuant to paragraph (1), the Minister of Employment and Labor may order a manufacturer, etc. of non-phase-in substances to take measures, such as installing and maintaining facilities and equipment, securing protectors, etc.
(5) Where a manufacturer, etc. of non-phase-in substances transfer or supply any non-phase-in substance, he or she shall also provide documents stating measures to be taken to prevent any health impairment of employees prescribed in paragraph (4).