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 Bathroom Cleaners
Bathroom cleaners, including multi-surface and bathroom tile cleaners, are essential for maintaining hygiene and cleanliness in residential and commercial spaces. These products often contain active cleaning agents and chemicals that may pose risks if mishandled. To comply with EU safety standards and ensure public health, a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is mandatory for such products. This ensures that detailed product information is available to poison centers in case of accidental exposure or misuse.
What is a UFI?
The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a 16-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies the specific formulation of a hazardous product. For bathroom cleaners, the UFI allows poison centers to quickly and accurately identify the product’s composition and provide appropriate guidance during emergencies.
What is a PCN?
A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a regulatory submission required under EU law for hazardous chemical products. It provides detailed information about a product’s composition, hazards, and safe usage instructions. For bathroom cleaners, the PCN ensures that medical professionals and poison centers have access to the necessary information to address incidents involving these products.
What is CLP?
The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) regulation requires manufacturers to properly classify and label their products based on their chemical composition. For bathroom cleaners, this includes clear labeling with hazard pictograms, safety instructions, and precautionary statements to help consumers handle the product safely.
What is the Poison Centre?
The Poison Centre is a centralized authority responsible for managing safety information on hazardous products sold in the EU. By registering a bathroom cleaner with the Poison Centre, manufacturers ensure that emergency responders have access to the product’s detailed safety and compositional data, enabling a swift and effective response in case of an accident.
Why is This Needed?
Bathroom cleaners often contain chemicals such as surfactants, acids, and fragrances that can cause harm if accidentally ingested, inhaled, or come into contact with the skin. A PCN ensures that poison centers have quick access to detailed product information, allowing them to provide accurate medical advice and treatment during emergencies.
Since When is This by Law Obligatory?
The requirement to submit a PCN for hazardous products, including bathroom cleaners, has been mandatory under the EU CLP regulation since January 1, 2021. Manufacturers must comply with this regulation to legally sell their products in the EU.
FAQ
Question: Are all bathroom cleaners required to have a PCN?
Answer: Only bathroom cleaners classified as hazardous under the CLP regulation need to have a PCN. Non-hazardous products are exempt from this requirement.
Question: Where can I find the UFI on a bathroom cleaner?
Answer: The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is printed on the product label, usually near the hazard symbols or instructions for use.
Question: Why is a PCN important for bathroom cleaners?
Answer: A PCN ensures that poison centers have the information needed to respond effectively to incidents involving the product, such as accidental ingestion or exposure.
Question: What does CLP labeling mean for bathroom cleaners?
Answer: CLP labeling provides clear hazard and safety information, including symbols and precautionary statements, to ensure safe usage of the product.
Question: What happens if I sell a hazardous bathroom cleaner without a PCN?
Answer: Selling hazardous bathroom cleaners without a PCN can lead to legal penalties and may result in the removal of your product from the market.
Question: When did the PCN requirement for bathroom cleaners come into effect?
Answer: The PCN requirement for hazardous products, including bathroom cleaners, became effective on January 1, 2021, under the EU CLP regulation.
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.
