PCN & UFI for Descaling Products

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 Descaling Products

Descaling products, commonly used to remove mineral deposits, lime scale, and rust from appliances or surfaces, must comply with the Poison Centre Notification (PCN) requirements. These products often contain hazardous chemicals that can cause harm to health if mishandled or ingested. By submitting a PCN, manufacturers ensure that emergency responders have access to important safety information, allowing them to react swiftly and correctly in case of accidents or exposure.

What is a UFI?

A Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a unique code that identifies the chemical composition of a product. For descaling products, the UFI enables emergency responders to identify the exact formulation of the product. This helps ensure accurate treatment during emergencies, such as poisoning or skin contact, by providing vital product-specific details.

What is a PCN?

A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a report submitted to the Poison Centre containing detailed information about the chemical composition, hazards, and first aid measures for a hazardous product. For descaling products, the PCN includes data such as the ingredients, the potential health risks of exposure, and the appropriate emergency response. This information helps healthcare professionals respond quickly in the event of exposure or ingestion of the product.

What is CLP?

CLP stands for Classification, Labelling, and Packaging, a regulation by the EU that ensures hazardous products are correctly classified, labeled, and packaged according to their chemical properties. For descaling products, the CLP regulation ensures that they are marked with proper hazard symbols and safety instructions to alert users to potential risks such as chemical burns or respiratory irritation. It also provides guidance on safe handling, storage, and disposal.

What is the Poison Centre?

The Poison Centre is an organization that serves as a central repository for information on hazardous chemicals used in consumer products. Its role is to maintain a database that emergency responders can access in case of accidents, ensuring that first responders have accurate, up-to-date information for safe intervention in cases of poisoning or exposure to chemicals like those found in descaling products.

Why is This Needed?

Submissions to the Poison Centre are needed to ensure emergency responders have immediate access to critical safety information regarding hazardous chemicals, including those used in descaling products. This data enables faster and more effective treatment of individuals exposed to harmful substances, improving overall public safety. Without the required PCN, responders may lack the necessary information to provide timely medical assistance.

Since When is This by Law Obligatory?

The submission of a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for hazardous products, including descaling products, became mandatory on January 1, 2021. This regulation is part of the EU’s efforts to ensure that all hazardous products are properly registered and that essential safety data is available to emergency responders.

FAQ

Question: Do descaling products need to be registered with the Poison Centre?

Answer: Yes, all descaling products containing hazardous chemicals must be registered with the Poison Centre to provide emergency responders with immediate access to important safety data in case of exposure or accidents.

Question: What is the UFI for descaling products?

Answer: The UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a unique code that identifies the chemical formulation of a product. For descaling products, the UFI helps emergency responders identify the exact product and react appropriately in case of exposure or poisoning.

Question: Why is a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) required for descaling products?

Answer: A PCN is required to ensure that emergency responders have immediate access to critical safety information, including the product’s chemical composition and first aid instructions, in case of accidents involving descaling products.

Question: What is the role of CLP in the registration of descaling products?

Answer: CLP ensures that descaling products are correctly classified, labeled, and packaged according to their hazardous properties. This helps inform users of potential risks and ensures safe use, storage, and disposal of the product.

Question: When did the requirement for submitting a PCN for cleaning products come into effect?

Answer: The requirement for submitting a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for hazardous cleaning products, including descaling products, became law on January 1, 2021, as part of the EU’s effort to improve safety and emergency response for hazardous chemicals.

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.