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 Products for Animal Care with the Poison Centre
Products for animal care, including animal feed additives (excluding biocidal products, veterinary medicines, feed materials, compound feed, pet food, and medicated feed), are required to be registered with the Poison Centre to ensure their safe use and proper handling in case of accidents or exposure. These products can contain substances that may pose health risks to animals or humans, particularly in the event of mishandling or misuse. The registration process includes submitting a Poison Centre Notification (PCN), providing critical information for emergency responders and regulatory bodies to manage any potential risks effectively.
What is a UFI?
A UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a code assigned to a specific formulation of a product. For animal care products, the UFI helps identify the chemical composition of the product, ensuring that emergency responders can access detailed information about the ingredients in case of an accident or exposure. This identifier is crucial for managing any potential health risks to animals, humans, and the environment.
What is a PCN?
A PCN (Poison Centre Notification) is a mandatory report submitted to the Poison Centre for hazardous products, including certain animal care products and feed additives. The PCN provides information on the product’s chemical composition, classification, hazards, and first-aid measures. This data ensures that emergency responders have quick access to essential information in case of exposure or an accident, helping to minimize risks and provide effective treatment.
What is CLP?
CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) is a regulation that requires products to be classified according to their health, safety, and environmental risks. For animal care products, CLP ensures that any hazardous ingredients are clearly labeled with appropriate hazard symbols and safety instructions. This labeling provides vital information on how to handle the product safely, both for consumers and emergency responders.
What is the Poison Centre?
The Poison Centre is a centralized body that collects and manages safety information on hazardous products sold in the European Union. It is used by medical professionals, regulatory authorities, and emergency responders to access critical safety data in case of accidents or exposure to dangerous substances. By submitting a PCN for animal care products, companies ensure that this vital information is available when needed to protect both animals and humans from harm.
Why is This Needed?
Submitting a PCN for animal care products, including feed additives, is essential to provide emergency responders with the necessary information to manage incidents involving hazardous substances. These products may pose health risks to animals or humans, and the registration process ensures that accurate data is available in case of emergencies, improving safety standards for both animals and humans.
Since When is This by Law Obligatory?
Since January 1, 2021, the submission of a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for hazardous products, including animal care products, has been a legal requirement under EU regulations. This requirement is part of the EU’s efforts to improve safety and ensure that critical safety information is available to emergency responders, healthcare professionals, and regulatory authorities.
FAQ
Question: Do animal care products need to be registered with the Poison Centre?
Answer: Yes, animal care products, including feed additives (excluding biocidal products, veterinary medicines, and pet food), must be registered with the Poison Centre if they contain hazardous substances. This registration ensures that safety information is available to emergency responders in case of exposure or accidents.
Question: What is the role of the UFI for animal care products?
Answer: The UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is used to identify the specific formulation of an animal care product. It helps emergency responders quickly access important safety data about the product’s chemical composition, which is crucial for effective risk management in case of exposure or accidents.
Question: Why is it important to submit a PCN for animal care products?
Answer: Submitting a PCN ensures that emergency responders and healthcare professionals have access to vital information about the product’s hazards and first-aid measures. This is critical in managing potential health risks to animals and humans in case of an emergency or exposure.
Question: How does CLP apply to animal care products?
Answer: CLP requires that any hazardous ingredients in animal care products be clearly labeled with hazard symbols, precautionary statements, and safety instructions. This ensures that consumers and professionals can handle the products safely and know how to respond in case of an emergency.
Question: When did it become mandatory to submit a PCN for animal care products?
Answer: The requirement to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for certain animal care products became mandatory on January 1, 2021. This regulation aims to enhance safety standards and ensure emergency responders have access to necessary product information in case of exposure or accidents.
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.
