PCN & UFI for Correction Fluids

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 Correction Fluids

Correction fluids are commonly used to cover up permanent ink in order to make corrections on paper. These products, although helpful, can contain hazardous chemicals that pose a risk if improperly handled. As part of the EU regulations, manufacturers and importers of correction fluids must submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) to ensure that emergency responders and healthcare professionals have the necessary information to handle accidental exposure. The PCN is crucial for ensuring that safety protocols are followed in the event of misuse or accidents involving correction fluids.

What is a UFI?

The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a code used to uniquely identify chemical mixtures, such as correction fluids. This code must be included on the product’s label to ensure that emergency responders can quickly access vital safety data in case of an emergency. The UFI is an essential part of the Poison Centre Notification, helping to identify the composition of the correction fluid during any exposure incidents.

What is a PCN?

A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a report that includes detailed information about a chemical mixture, including its composition, hazards, and emergency response measures. For correction fluids, the PCN provides information about the ingredients and the potential risks involved in exposure. This ensures that emergency services have the necessary data to respond effectively to accidents, reducing the risk of harm.

What is CLP?

The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation ensures that hazardous chemicals are properly classified, labelled, and packaged to inform users of the risks associated with the product. For correction fluids, the CLP label must include hazard pictograms, signal words, and safety instructions. This ensures that users are aware of the risks of exposure and take appropriate safety precautions.

What is the Poison Centre?

The Poison Centre is a network of centers that gather, manage, and share information about hazardous chemicals across the EU. These centers help ensure that healthcare professionals and emergency responders can access information on hazardous substances quickly and accurately, allowing for effective management of potential poisonings or chemical exposure incidents. Registering correction fluids with the Poison Centre ensures that the necessary data is available when needed during emergencies.

Why is This Needed?

Correction fluids can contain hazardous chemicals, and improper handling or exposure can lead to serious health risks. By submitting a PCN, manufacturers help ensure that emergency responders and healthcare professionals have accurate, timely information on the product’s chemical composition and potential hazards. This contributes to improving workplace safety and minimizing health risks from the use of correction fluids.

Since When is This by Law Obligatory?

As of January 1, 2021, the EU CLP Regulation Annex VIII mandates that all hazardous chemical mixtures, including correction fluids, must have a Poison Centre Notification (PCN). This requirement is in place to ensure that safety information is accessible to emergency responders and healthcare professionals across the EU in case of chemical exposure incidents.

FAQ

Question: Do I need to submit a PCN for my correction fluid product?

Answer: Yes, if your correction fluid contains hazardous chemicals, it is required by law to submit a PCN. This ensures that emergency responders have access to critical safety information in the event of an exposure incident.

Question: What happens if I don’t submit a PCN for my correction fluid?

Answer: Failing to submit a PCN for your correction fluid can result in legal penalties, including fines and potential market withdrawal. Additionally, emergency services may lack the necessary information to handle exposure incidents effectively, increasing health risks.

Question: How do I submit a PCN for my correction fluid product?

Answer: To submit a PCN, you need to provide detailed information about the chemical composition of your product, classify it according to CLP, and send this information to the appropriate Poison Centre in your EU member state. We can assist you in preparing the UFI, the product label, and completing the PCN submission to ensure compliance with EU regulations.

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.