PCN & UFI Compliance – Non-Biocidal Products

How does the UFI creation and PCN notification service work?

After purchasing this service, you will receive access to the secure portal. This portal contains an overview of all steps. You fill in your product details and we will get to work.

Poison Center Notification & UFI

We will provide:

• Your product’s Unique Formula Identifier (UFI)
• A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) report
• Registration of your product with the relevant national Poison Centres via ECHA.

Countries for PCN registration

You can count the number of countries in which you want to register your product. This is the number of countries you need to purchase. You will be able to select the specific countries within the portal. If you plan to expand the sales of your products to new countries at a later date, then you can always order additional PCN country registrations.
The EU has 27 countries and the EEA has 30 (EU+Lichtenstein, Norway and Iceland) In the portal you can select these countries:

*For Switzerland we can create the PCN dossier, with all the needed information to make a submission in the Swiss portal. Contact us for more information.

CLP Label Information

We offer the option to purchase a CLP compliant product label, containing all mandatory information as required by the EU CLP Regulation. This will be provided as a PDF. This is not a design, but a summery of the required information. This will enable you to integrate the necessary information into your product label design. You can also order the CLP label creation separately. Already have a label? — We can do a CLP label compliance check of your label in accordance with current CLP requirements. We will provide detailed feedback and corrections to ensure your label meets all regulatory standards.

Registering Animal Shampoos and Conditioners with the Poison Centre

For animal shampoos and conditioners (excluding biocidal products), it is required by law to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) to the Poison Centre. These products are used in the care of animals and may contain chemicals that could pose risks to animal health in the event of misuse or accidental exposure. The PCN helps to ensure that necessary safety information is available to emergency responders and veterinary professionals, allowing for appropriate action in case of exposure or accident.

What is a UFI?

A UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a unique code assigned to a product to identify its specific formulation. In the case of animal shampoos and conditioners, the UFI provides a way to trace the exact mixture of ingredients within the product. This is particularly important in case of a medical emergency or accidental exposure to ensure that proper treatment can be given quickly and accurately.

What is a PCN?

A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a mandatory report submitted to the Poison Centre that includes detailed information about the chemical composition, hazards, and emergency handling instructions for a product. For animal shampoos and conditioners, the PCN ensures that safety data is available in the event of exposure, making it easier for healthcare professionals and veterinary personnel to respond to an incident.

What is CLP?

CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) is a European regulation that provides a standardized system for classifying hazardous chemicals, labeling them with hazard symbols, and providing safety instructions. For animal shampoos and conditioners, CLP ensures that any hazardous ingredients are properly identified and labeled, allowing users and emergency responders to understand the risks involved with the product.

What is the Poison Centre?

The Poison Centre is a centralized body that collects, manages, and distributes safety data related to hazardous products. It is a vital resource for emergency responders, healthcare professionals, and regulatory authorities. The information submitted through the PCN ensures that the Poison Centre has up-to-date safety data for animal shampoos and conditioners, allowing them to respond to any incidents involving these products quickly and effectively.

Why is This Needed?

The submission of a PCN for animal shampoos and conditioners ensures that emergency responders and veterinary professionals have immediate access to critical safety information. This is necessary in the case of accidental exposure, misuse, or adverse reactions. With the PCN, the risks of these products can be managed effectively, improving both animal and human health outcomes.

Since When is This by Law Obligatory?

The requirement to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for certain hazardous products, including animal shampoos and conditioners, became mandatory on January 1, 2021. This legal requirement ensures that hazardous products are managed safely and that emergency responders have the necessary information to handle accidents appropriately.

FAQ

Question: Do animal shampoos and conditioners need to be registered with the Poison Centre?

Answer: Yes, animal shampoos and conditioners that contain hazardous substances must be registered with the Poison Centre. This ensures that safety information is available to emergency responders in the event of an exposure or accident involving these products.

Question: What is the purpose of the UFI in animal shampoos and conditioners?

Answer: The UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is used to identify the specific chemical composition of animal shampoos and conditioners. It helps emergency responders access crucial safety information about the product quickly in case of exposure or accidents.

Question: Why do I need to submit a PCN for animal shampoos and conditioners?

Answer: Submitting a PCN ensures that emergency responders, veterinary professionals, and other authorities have immediate access to critical safety information about your product. This allows for quick and accurate responses in case of accidental exposure or incidents involving the product.

Question: How does CLP apply to animal shampoos and conditioners?

Answer: CLP ensures that any hazardous ingredients in animal shampoos and conditioners are clearly labeled with appropriate hazard symbols and safety instructions. This helps ensure safe handling and emergency management if the product is involved in an incident.

Question: When did it become mandatory to submit a PCN for animal shampoos and conditioners?

Answer: The requirement to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for certain hazardous products, including animal shampoos and conditioners, became mandatory on January 1, 2021, as part of EU regulations aimed at improving product safety.

Question: How long does it take to submit the UFI and PCN notification?

It takes us a few days’ work. As soon as you upload the documentation, we will get started right away.

Question: Am I the owner of the PCN notification?

Yes, you are the owner of the PCN notification. You retain full ownership of the data you provided. The PCN notification will be accessible in your ECHA account.

Question: Is this service for one product or more?

The service is for one product.

Question: Why do I have to pay to create a UFI?

The service we offer is not just about providing a UFI. The UFI is a component within a much more extensive process. The core service we provide is the preparation and submission of your Poison Centre Notification (PCN) to national appointed bodies through ECHA portal, which is a mandatory requirement under the EU CLP Regulation for placing hazardous mixtures on the market. Generating a UFI is simplest part.  The PCN report, however, is complex. It demands detailed ingredient review—chemical classifications—formatted precisely for Poison Centre submission via ECHA.

Question: My company is not based in the EU, how can I submit a PCN?

We provide a solution for companies which are not based in the EU. You can find more information on the PCN & UFI for non-EU companies page.

Question: Can you provide Safety Data Sheets in full compliance with EU Regulation (REACH & CLP)?

Yes, we can create Safety Data Sheets (SDS)— also known as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)— tailored to your product and compliant with the latest EU regulations. Whether you are manufacturing chemical mixtures, importing products into the EU, or distributing under a private label, a compliant SDS is legally required and essential for safe use throughout the supply chain. You will find more on the Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS) Creation Service page.