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.
Registering Continuous Action Air Care Products with the Poison Centre
Air care products designed for continuous odorisation or deodorisation of indoor air, such as diffusers, require a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) under EU regulations. These products are used in various indoor settings such as homes, offices, and public spaces to provide continuous fragrance. As these products may contain chemicals that pose potential hazards, it’s critical for manufacturers and importers to submit a PCN to ensure that accurate safety information is available to emergency responders in the event of exposure. This helps safeguard users by ensuring that all relevant hazard and emergency data is accessible in case of an incident.
What is a UFI?
A UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a unique code used to identify a specific chemical formulation of a product. For continuous action air care products, the UFI ensures that emergency responders can quickly identify the product and access the necessary safety data in case of an incident. The UFI is a mandatory requirement as part of the Poison Centre Notification (PCN) process for such products.
What is a PCN?
A PCN (Poison Centre Notification) is a report that must be submitted by manufacturers and importers to the Poison Centre for hazardous products. This notification includes crucial safety data about the product, such as its chemical composition, hazard classification, emergency handling instructions, and contact details. By submitting a PCN, manufacturers ensure that responders and healthcare providers can access this information swiftly during an emergency situation involving the product.
What is CLP?
CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) is an EU regulation that requires products to be classified based on their hazards, labeled with appropriate warning symbols, and packaged with safety instructions. For continuous action air care products, compliance with CLP ensures that consumers and emergency responders are clearly informed of any risks, the safe use of the product, and appropriate first-aid measures if needed.
What is the Poison Centre?
The Poison Centre is a centralized database where safety data for hazardous chemical products is stored. It provides healthcare professionals and emergency responders with essential information in case of chemical exposure. By registering with the Poison Centre, manufacturers ensure that their products, such as continuous air care products, are part of a system that enhances safety by providing critical information quickly during emergencies.
Why is This Needed?
Continuous action air care products that deodorize or odorise indoor air may present risks if inhaled or if they come into contact with skin or eyes. Registering these products with the Poison Centre ensures that emergency responders and healthcare professionals have fast access to the necessary safety information. This improves their ability to handle exposure incidents efficiently and protect consumers from harm.
Since When is It by Law Obligatory?
As of January 1, 2021, it became legally mandatory for manufacturers and importers to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for certain hazardous chemical products, including continuous action air care products. This regulation was introduced to ensure the safety of consumers and to improve emergency response capabilities within the EU.
FAQ
Question: What is a UFI, and why do I need it for my continuous action air care product?
Answer: A UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a unique code that identifies the chemical formulation of your continuous action air care product. It is required as part of the Poison Centre Notification (PCN) process, allowing emergency responders to quickly identify the product and access vital safety information during an emergency.
Question: Do I need to submit a PCN for all continuous action air care products?
Answer: Yes, if your product is intended to continuously odorize or deodorize indoor air, such as a diffuser, it is required by law to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) before marketing it within the EU. This applies to all products that are classified as hazardous under CLP regulations.
Question: What does CLP mean for my air care product?
Answer: CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) is an EU regulation that requires your air care product to be classified according to its hazards, labeled with hazard symbols, and packaged with clear safety instructions. It ensures that consumers and emergency responders are informed of the risks and know how to handle the product safely.
Question: What is the Poison Centre, and why do I need to register my product with them?
Answer: The Poison Centre is a central repository that contains safety information for hazardous products sold in the EU. By registering your continuous action air care product with the Poison Centre, you make critical safety data available to emergency responders and healthcare professionals, ensuring swift and effective action in case of exposure or accidents.
Question: When did it become mandatory to submit a PCN for continuous action air care products?
Answer: The requirement to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for continuous action air care products became mandatory on January 1, 2021. This regulation was put in place to enhance consumer safety and emergency response effectiveness within the European Union.
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.
