1. Reasons for Amendment

The Hydrogen Economy Promotion and Hydrogen Safety Management Act was partially amended (Act No. 18889; partially amended on June 10, 2022; enforced on December 11, 2022) to achieve hydrogen neutrality by preparing to establish a clean hydrogen-oriented ecosystem throughout all phases of production, distribution, and utilization and accordingly, this Amendment prescribes matters necessary for clean hydrogen certification marks and the preparation and retention of records.

2. Major Provisions

A. Allow clean hydrogen certification marks to be used for promotional purposes, etc. only when the certification is valid, and prescribe that matters concerning the exact design and display method, etc. shall be determined and publicly announced by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy (Article 9-4)

B. Require certification agencies to retain records on clean hydrogen certifications and inspections for five years from the date of preparation, and prescribe that other detailed matters necessary for the management of certification records shall be publicly announced by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (Article 9-5)