Disinfection Business Report in Korea
A disinfection business in Korea is reported to the head of the si/gun/gu (district head) with jurisdiction after securing the facilities, equipment and staff set by Ordinance of the Ministry of Health and Welfare; the report form is submitted with a statement of facilities, equipment and staff. The processing period on the report form is 7 days, the fee field reads "None", and disinfection training must be completed within 6 months of the report date.
Summary
- Scope: anyone who intends to carry out disinfection as a business (some housing management operators are excluded).
- Filed with: the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, Special Self-Governing Province Governor, or head of the si/gun/gu.
- Key requirements: an office and storage room, disinfection equipment, and at least one disinfection worker besides the representative.
- Processing period: 7 days on the report form.
- Statutory fee: the fee field on the form reads "None" (building sanitation management businesses fall separately under the Public Health Control Act).
Does a disinfection business need a permit or a report?
A disinfection business requires a report, not a permit or registration. Anyone who intends to carry out disinfection as a business (excluding some housing management operators, such as those for apartment complexes) must secure the facilities, equipment and staff set by Ordinance of the Ministry of Health and Welfare and report to the head of the si/gun/gu with jurisdiction; the same applies when changing reported matters. The receiving authority reviews the report and must accept it if it complies with the law.
What are the requirements for a disinfection business report?
The standards in the Enforcement Rule are as follows. (1) Facilities: an office, and a storage room partitioned from the office (separated from living spaces and equipped with ventilation and locking devices). (2) Equipment: at least 1 portable ultra-low-volume insecticide sprayer, at least 2 portable fogging machines, at least 3 manual sprayers, at least 5 each of gas masks and protective goggles, at least 5 sets of protective clothing (tops and bottoms), and machines and tools needed for cleaning and disinfection such as a vacuum cleaner (if there are 2 or fewer workers, the gas masks, goggles and clothing follow a per-worker standard). (3) Staff: at least one disinfection worker besides the representative.
Which documents are needed for a disinfection business report?
Submit the disinfection business report form with a statement of facilities, equipment and staff. For a change report, attach the disinfection business report certificate and documents proving the changes to the change report form for disinfection business matters.
What is the procedure for a disinfection business report?
(1) Secure facilities, equipment and staff → (2) submit the disinfection business report form and statement → (3) review and acceptance of the report → (4) issuance of the disinfection business report certificate → (5) complete disinfection training within 6 months of the report date. Suspension (30 days or more), closure and resumption of the business must each be reported separately.
How long does a disinfection business report take?
The processing period on the report form is 7 days. Time needed to secure facilities, equipment and staff is separate.
Which authority receives a disinfection business report?
Report to the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, Special Self-Governing Province Governor, or head of the si/gun/gu with jurisdiction over the location of the business.
What is the statutory fee for a disinfection business report?
The fee field on the disinfection business report form reads "None". Training costs are borne by the person receiving the training and are separate from any filing fee.
Why is a disinfection business report returned or penalized?
Reasons confirmed in the law are failing to meet the facility, equipment and staff standards and not completing disinfection training (subject to a corrective order). Running a disinfection business without filing the report can lead to a fine of up to KRW 3 million.
What about a building sanitation management business?
Under the Public Health Control Act, a building sanitation management business is a public hygiene business, alongside lodging and beauty businesses, and public hygiene businesses are reported to the head of the si/gun/gu after installing facilities and equipment. It falls under a different law from the disinfection business (Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act), so first check which law applies to your business.
What can an administrative agent help with?
YouSun Administrative Agency prepares the disinfection business report form and the statement of facilities, equipment and staff, and submits them to the authority on your authorization. Actual disinfection work, equipment supply and tax work are not handled. Work restricted by other laws cannot be handled, and litigation or court representation is outside the scope of an administrative agent and is not offered. Acceptance is decided by the competent authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What equipment is needed for a disinfection business report?
A. 1 portable ultra-low-volume insecticide sprayer, 2 portable fogging machines, 3 manual sprayers, 5 each of gas masks and protective goggles, 5 sets of protective clothing, and cleaning and disinfection machines and tools; if there are 2 or fewer workers, a per-worker standard applies.
Q. How many staff are needed?
A. At least one disinfection worker besides the representative.
Q. Is a storage room required?
A. Yes. You need a storage room partitioned from the office, separated from living spaces and equipped with ventilation and locking devices.
Q. How many days does processing take?
A. 7 days on the report form.
Q. Is training required after filing?
A. Yes. A disinfection business operator must complete disinfection training within 6 months of the report date and must also have disinfection workers trained within 6 months of the date they start work.
Q. Is there a fee for the report?
A. The fee field on the report form reads "None".
Q. How do I report a suspension or closure?
A. To suspend the business for 30 days or more or to close it, report to the head of the si/gun/gu with jurisdiction; resuming after a suspension must also be reported.
Contact
YouSun Administrative Agency (+82-2-363-2251) supports document review and filing with the competent authority.