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:
| Belgium | (BE) | Spain | (ES) | Hungary | (HU) | Slovakia | (SK) |
| Bulgaria | (BG) | France | (FR) | Malta | (MT) | Finland | (FI) |
| Czechia | (CZ) | Croatia | (HR) | Netherlands | (NL) | Sweden | (SE) |
| Denmark | (DK) | Italy | (IT) | Austria | (AT) | Germany | (DE) |
| Cyprus | (CY) | Poland | (PL) | Iceland | (IS) | Estonia | (EE) |
| Latvia | (LV) | Portugal | (PT) | Liechtenstein | (LI) | Ireland | (IE) |
| Lithuania | (LT) | Romania | (RO) | Norway | (NO) | Greece | (EL) |
| Luxembourg | (LU) | Slovenia | (SI) | Switzerland* | (CH) |
*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.
Poison Centre Notification for Aerosol Paints and Coatings
Aerosol paints and coatings are commonly used products supplied in ready-to-use aerosol canisters for spray application. These products may contain hazardous chemicals that can pose risks to human health and the environment. As such, it is crucial for manufacturers to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for these products, ensuring emergency responders and healthcare professionals have access to the necessary safety information in case of exposure. Registering aerosol paints and coatings with the Poison Centre ensures compliance with the EU’s regulations and safeguards consumer safety.
What is a UFI?
The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a code that helps identify the exact chemical composition of a product. For aerosol paints and coatings, the UFI is crucial because it allows emergency responders to quickly access product-specific safety information, which is essential when responding to chemical exposure or accidents. The UFI enables first responders to assess the risks and take the appropriate action during an emergency.
What is a PCN?
A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a report that manufacturers of hazardous products must submit to the Poison Centres. This report contains vital information such as the chemical composition of the product, hazard classification, and emergency procedures. For aerosol paints and coatings, submitting a PCN ensures that these products are registered with the Poison Centres, allowing first responders to access the necessary data in the event of exposure or poisoning.
What is CLP?
The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation is an EU framework that sets out rules for classifying, labelling, and packaging chemicals. Aerosol paints and coatings that contain hazardous substances must be classified according to the CLP standards. This includes providing appropriate hazard symbols, precautionary statements, and first aid instructions. CLP ensures that consumers and workers are informed about the risks and know how to handle the products safely.
What is the Poison Centre?
The Poison Centre is a network of national centers that provide emergency response information related to hazardous substances. By submitting a PCN for aerosol paints and coatings, manufacturers ensure that these products are included in the Poison Centre database, allowing emergency responders and healthcare professionals to access critical safety information during an emergency. This helps manage chemical exposure and ensures public safety.
Why is This Needed?
Submitting a PCN for aerosol paints and coatings is essential to ensure that accurate and timely safety information is available to emergency responders in case of accidental exposure. The risk of inhalation or skin contact with hazardous chemicals in aerosol products is significant, and having a PCN allows for a quick and informed response. This process helps protect human health and the environment, especially in emergency situations.
Since When is This by Law Obligatory?
Since January 1, 2021, it has been a legal requirement under the EU CLP Regulation for manufacturers of aerosol paints and coatings containing hazardous chemicals to submit a PCN. This requirement is part of the EU’s broader efforts to improve safety and provide crucial information for emergency response teams. Failure to comply can result in fines or withdrawal from the market.
FAQ
Question: Do I need to submit a PCN for my aerosol paint or coating?
Answer: Yes, if your aerosol paint or coating contains hazardous chemicals, you must submit a PCN. This is required by EU law to ensure that emergency responders can access essential safety information in the event of chemical exposure or accidents.
Question: What information is required for a PCN submission?
Answer: A PCN for aerosol paints and coatings must include the product’s UFI, hazard classifications according to CLP, emergency contact information, and first aid measures. This allows emergency responders to quickly understand the risks and handle exposure incidents appropriately.
Question: What happens if I do not submit a PCN for my product?
Answer: Failure to submit a PCN can lead to regulatory penalties, including fines and potential removal of your product from the market. Additionally, it may hinder emergency responders from providing effective help in the event of an exposure incident.
Question: How can I submit a PCN for my aerosol paint or coating product?
Answer: To submit a PCN, you need to gather all relevant product information, including the UFI, CLP hazard classifications, and emergency response instructions. Our company provides comprehensive services to ensure your PCN is correctly prepared and submitted to the Poison Centre, ensuring full compliance with the law.
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.
