PCN & UFI for Cooking Hob Cleaners

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 Cooking Hob Cleaning/Care Products

Cooking hob cleaning and care products, such as those used for ceramic, induction, or gas hobs, can contain chemicals that are hazardous to health if not handled properly. As these products are designed to remove grease, stains, and other residues from hobs, they may pose risks through skin contact, inhalation, or ingestion. Therefore, it is crucial to register these products with the Poison Centre through a Poison Centre Notification (PCN). This ensures that emergency responders have the necessary safety information to manage exposure incidents effectively.

What is a UFI?

A Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a unique alphanumeric code assigned to a specific product formulation. For cooking hob cleaning and care products, the UFI helps emergency responders identify the exact formulation of a product in case of exposure. This ensures they can provide the appropriate first aid or medical treatment promptly and effectively.

What is a PCN?

A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a regulatory requirement under EU law for the registration of hazardous products. Cooking hob cleaning products must be notified to the Poison Centre, providing detailed safety data, including chemical composition, hazard classifications, and emergency response measures. The PCN ensures that vital information is available for emergency responders in case of an exposure incident.

What is CLP?

CLP stands for Classification, Labelling, and Packaging, which is a regulation that classifies chemicals based on their hazards and ensures they are appropriately labeled. Cooking hob cleaning products must comply with CLP requirements by having clear hazard symbols, precautionary statements, and instructions for safe handling. CLP ensures that consumers and professionals can safely use these products, and it provides emergency responders with the necessary information in case of an accident.

What is the Poison Centre?

The Poison Centre is a centralized body that receives and stores data regarding hazardous products sold in the European Union. It provides emergency responders with essential information about these products in case of accidental exposure. By submitting a PCN, manufacturers ensure that their products, including cooking hob cleaners, are documented and accessible for the safety of the public.

Why is This Needed?

Cooking hob cleaning products can contain hazardous chemicals that may cause harm if they come into contact with skin, eyes, or are ingested or inhaled. By registering these products with the Poison Centre, manufacturers ensure that emergency responders can access the necessary safety information to handle incidents effectively. This helps minimize health risks and ensures public safety.

Since When is This by Law Obligatory?

The obligation to notify hazardous products to the Poison Centre became mandatory on January 1, 2021. This requirement applies to all products classified as hazardous under the CLP regulation, including cooking hob cleaning products, to ensure that the appropriate safety information is available to emergency responders.

FAQ

Question: Do cooking hob cleaning/care products need to be registered with the Poison Centre?

Answer: Yes, cooking hob cleaning and care products that contain hazardous substances must be registered with the Poison Centre. This ensures that emergency responders have access to important safety information in the event of an exposure incident.

Question: What is the UFI for cooking hob cleaning products?

Answer: The UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a unique code assigned to each product. It helps emergency responders quickly identify the specific formulation of a product in case of exposure, enabling them to respond appropriately.

Question: Why is a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) required for cooking hob cleaning products?

Answer: A PCN is required to ensure that safety data about the product is readily available to emergency responders. This includes information about chemical ingredients, hazard classifications, and first aid measures, helping responders take immediate and appropriate action in case of an accident.

Question: How does CLP apply to cooking hob cleaning products?

Answer: CLP ensures that cooking hob cleaning products are classified based on their hazards and labeled with the appropriate symbols and safety instructions. This helps ensure that users handle the products safely and that emergency responders have all necessary information in case of exposure.

Question: When did the requirement to notify the Poison Centre for these products become law?

Answer: The requirement to notify the Poison Centre for hazardous products, including cooking hob cleaning and care products, became mandatory on January 1, 2021.

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.