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 Decorative Chemical Products with the Poison Centre
Chemical products used for decorative purposes, such as artificial snow, snowflakes, frost, and artificial cobwebs, often contain chemicals that may present health hazards if not handled or used properly. These products are commonly used for seasonal decorations or for creative projects, but their chemical composition can pose risks to consumers, especially in the event of accidental exposure. A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) ensures that important safety data is available to emergency responders in case of accidents, helping to reduce health risks associated with these products.
What is a UFI?
A UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a code that uniquely identifies the formulation of a chemical product, such as artificial snow or cobwebs. The UFI helps emergency responders to quickly identify the specific chemical composition of a product and access relevant safety data. This can be crucial in an emergency, especially if a consumer is exposed to the product through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact.
What is a PCN?
A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a detailed report submitted to the Poison Centre. It includes information about the chemical composition, hazards, and safety instructions of a product. For chemical products used in decorations like artificial snow or cobwebs, the PCN provides critical safety information that emergency responders need to properly assess and respond to potential hazards.
What is CLP?
CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) is a regulation that requires chemical products, including those used for decoration, to be classified according to their hazards and labelled appropriately. This includes the use of hazard symbols, precautionary statements, and safety instructions to ensure that users are informed about the risks associated with the product. CLP labelling helps prevent accidents and injuries by clearly communicating the potential dangers of the product.
What is the Poison Centre?
The Poison Centre is a central body that collects and shares information regarding hazardous chemical products within the European Union. Its mission is to protect public health and the environment by ensuring that emergency responders have access to vital information about hazardous chemicals, which can be critical in case of poisoning or other accidents. By registering with the Poison Centre, manufacturers of decorative chemicals ensure that essential safety information is readily available when needed.
Why is This Needed?
For chemical products used in decoration, such as artificial snow or cobwebs, registering with the Poison Centre is necessary to provide vital safety information. In the case of an emergency, such as ingestion or skin exposure, emergency responders need to have immediate access to details about the chemicals in the product in order to provide the appropriate treatment and prevent further harm. The registration helps protect both consumers and emergency personnel.
Since When is This by Law Obligatory?
Since January 1, 2021, it has been a legal requirement for all hazardous chemical products, including those used for decorative purposes, to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) to the EU. This regulation aims to ensure that emergency responders can quickly access the necessary safety information in case of an emergency, improving public safety across the EU.
FAQ
Question: Do decorative chemical products like artificial snow and cobwebs need to be registered with the Poison Centre?
Answer: Yes, any chemical product used for decorative purposes, such as artificial snow or cobwebs, must be registered with the Poison Centre if it contains hazardous substances. This ensures that emergency responders have access to critical safety information in case of an accident.
Question: What is the purpose of the UFI for decorative chemical products?
Answer: The UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a code used to uniquely identify the formulation of a decorative chemical product. In case of exposure or an emergency, the UFI helps emergency responders quickly access the safety data for the specific product, aiding in providing proper treatment.
Question: Why is a PCN required for decorative chemical products?
Answer: A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) provides emergency responders with essential information about the hazards, composition, and safety measures of a product. This helps ensure a proper response in case of accidental exposure or poisoning, minimizing health risks.
Question: How does CLP apply to decorative chemical products?
Answer: CLP regulation requires that decorative chemical products, like artificial snow or cobwebs, be classified according to their hazards and labelled with appropriate warning symbols and safety instructions. This helps inform users about the potential risks associated with the product and ensures safer handling and use.
Question: When did it become mandatory to submit a PCN for decorative chemical products?
Answer: Since January 1, 2021, it has been mandatory for all hazardous chemical products, including those used for decoration, to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) to the EU. This requirement ensures that emergency responders have the necessary information to respond effectively to chemical exposure incidents.
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.
