PCN & UFI for Alloys

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.

Poison Centre Notification for Alloys

Alloys are metallic materials made by combining two or more elements, usually metals, to enhance properties like strength, corrosion resistance, and durability. These materials are widely used in industries such as construction, automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Since alloys can contain hazardous substances or be involved in dangerous processes, it is crucial to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for alloys that may pose risks to human health or the environment in case of accidents, spills, or exposure. This ensures proper emergency response and health management.

What is a UFI?

The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a 16-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a chemical product or mixture. For alloys, the UFI helps emergency responders quickly access critical information about the alloy’s composition and potential hazards, facilitating a more accurate and effective response during emergency situations such as exposure or accidental contact.

What is a PCN?

A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a report that contains detailed information about a product, including its chemical composition, hazard classification, emergency measures, and the UFI. Alloys that contain hazardous substances must have a PCN submitted to the Poison Centre to ensure that health authorities and emergency responders are equipped with accurate information to handle incidents involving these materials. The PCN must be submitted before placing the product on the market in the European Union.

What is CLP?

The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) regulation requires all chemical products, including alloys, to be classified based on their potential health, safety, and environmental risks. The regulation ensures that these materials are appropriately labeled, and users are made aware of the associated hazards. For alloys, this classification can include risks such as toxicity, flammability, or corrosivity, which need to be communicated through clear labels and safe packaging to prevent harm.

What is the Poison Centre?

The Poison Centre is a network of national poison control centers responsible for receiving and processing information about hazardous chemicals and substances in the EU. In case of an emergency or chemical exposure, the Poison Centre provides health professionals and emergency responders with the necessary data to manage the situation. By submitting a PCN for alloys, manufacturers ensure that detailed safety information is available to protect human health and the environment.

Why is This Needed?

Submitting a PCN for alloys containing hazardous substances is essential to provide emergency responders with the critical data they need to handle exposure, spills, or accidents effectively. This ensures that workers, consumers, and the environment are protected from the potentially dangerous effects of alloy materials. Proper documentation also promotes safe handling and awareness of the associated risks.

Since When is This by Law Obligatory?

Since January 1, 2021, manufacturers and importers of hazardous mixtures (including alloys) are required by law to submit a PCN to the Poison Centre before placing their products on the market in the European Union. This legal requirement helps ensure that emergency response teams have access to the necessary safety information in the case of accidents or exposures involving these products.

FAQ

Question: Do I need to submit a PCN for alloys?

Answer: Yes, if your alloy contains hazardous substances, you are required by law to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) to the Poison Centre before placing the product on the market in the EU. This ensures emergency responders have access to critical safety information in case of an incident.

Question: What information is required for the PCN of an alloy?

Answer: The PCN for an alloy must include the product’s chemical composition, hazard classification, the UFI, product labeling information, and emergency response instructions. This helps emergency teams manage exposure and accidents effectively.

Question: What happens if I don’t submit a PCN for my alloy?

Answer: Failing to submit a PCN can result in legal consequences, including fines and the removal of the product from the market. Additionally, emergency responders will not have the necessary information to manage incidents involving the alloy, which can increase the risks to human health and safety.

Question: How can I submit a PCN for alloys?

Answer: You can submit the PCN through the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) online portal. We offer services to assist in preparing the required documentation, including generating the UFI, product labeling, and compiling the necessary safety data for your alloy product.

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.