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 Toilet Cleaners
Toilet cleaners are essential for maintaining hygiene and eliminating stains, limescale, and germs in bathroom environments. These products often contain strong chemical agents such as acids, surfactants, and disinfectants, which may pose risks if misused or accidentally ingested. A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is mandatory for these products to ensure that comprehensive safety information is available to poison centers in case of accidents or emergencies.
What is a UFI?
The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a 16-character alphanumeric code assigned to a specific formulation of a product. For toilet cleaners, the UFI links the product to its unique chemical composition, allowing poison centers to quickly identify it and provide accurate advice during emergencies.
What is a PCN?
A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a detailed submission required under EU law for hazardous chemical products. It provides information on the product’s ingredients, hazards, and safe usage guidelines. For toilet cleaners, this ensures poison centers have the information needed to respond effectively to incidents involving the product.
What is CLP?
The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) regulation mandates the classification and labeling of chemical products based on their hazards. For toilet cleaners, this includes the use of hazard pictograms, risk statements, and precautionary instructions to guide users on safe handling and usage.
What is the Poison Centre?
The Poison Centre is a central authority that manages information on hazardous products sold in the EU. By registering toilet cleaners with the Poison Centre, manufacturers ensure that medical professionals and first responders have immediate access to vital product information in case of accidental exposure or misuse.
Why is This Needed?
Toilet cleaners often contain potent chemicals that can cause burns, irritation, or poisoning if mishandled. A PCN ensures poison centers have detailed knowledge about the product’s composition, enabling them to provide the correct treatment in emergencies.
Since When is This by Law Obligatory?
Under the EU CLP regulation, the submission of a PCN has been mandatory for hazardous products, including toilet cleaners, since January 1, 2021. Compliance with this regulation is essential for legal distribution within the EU market.
FAQ
Question: Do all toilet cleaners require a PCN?
Answer: Only toilet cleaners classified as hazardous under the CLP regulation require a PCN. Non-hazardous products are exempt from this requirement.
Question: Where can I find the UFI for a toilet cleaner?
Answer: The UFI is printed on the product label, typically near the safety information or hazard symbols.
Question: Why is a PCN important for toilet cleaners?
Answer: A PCN ensures that poison centers have the necessary product details to provide accurate and prompt medical advice during incidents involving the cleaner.
Question: What does CLP labeling mean for toilet cleaners?
Answer: CLP labeling ensures users are informed about potential risks and safety measures when handling toilet cleaners through clear hazard symbols and precautionary statements.
Question: What are the risks of not complying with PCN regulations?
Answer: Non-compliance can result in legal penalties, fines, or the removal of your product from the EU market.
Question: When did the PCN requirement for toilet cleaners come into effect?
Answer: The PCN requirement for hazardous products, including toilet cleaners, became mandatory 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.
