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 Auxiliary Dishwashing and Care Products
Auxiliary dishwashing and care products—including rinse aids, dishwashing boosters, or water softeners—are designed to complement or enhance the dishwashing process. These formulations may contain potent surfactants, anti-spotting agents, or performance boosters that could be hazardous under certain circumstances. If such an auxiliary product is classified as hazardous according to EU regulations, a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is mandatory. By submitting a PCN, manufacturers and distributors ensure that poison centers can quickly access data about the product’s chemical composition, hazard classification, and recommended first-aid measures, thereby enabling a rapid and accurate response in case of accidental exposure.
What is a UFI?
The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a 16-character alphanumeric code that directly links a hazardous product to its precise chemical formula. For auxiliary dishwashing and care products deemed hazardous, the UFI should be prominently placed on the product label, typically near hazard symbols or cautionary statements. In emergencies, poison centers use the UFI to identify the product quickly, facilitating appropriate medical or first-aid guidance.
What is a PCN?
A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a legally mandated submission for chemical mixtures classified as hazardous under EU regulations. Submitting a PCN for auxiliary dishwashing and care products ensures poison centers are provided with comprehensive details about the product—such as composition, hazard classification, packaging, and usage recommendations. This information is vital for healthcare professionals and emergency responders to act swiftly and accurately if accidental ingestion, inhalation, or skin/eye contact occurs.
What is CLP?
The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) regulation harmonizes how chemicals are categorized and labeled across EU member states. Auxiliary dishwashing and care products that are considered hazardous must display the correct hazard symbols, risk/precaution statements, and the UFI on their labels. This labeling system alerts users to potential dangers and encourages safer handling practices in both household and professional environments.
What is the Poison Centre?
The Poison Centre is a coordinated network of national poison centers that offers immediate medical advice in the event of chemical exposure. By registering products via a PCN, manufacturers and importers allow these centers to retrieve the product’s critical data rapidly—like hazard classification and chemical composition—ensuring timely and accurate treatment during accidental exposure.
Why Is This Needed?
Auxiliary dishwashing and care products can incorporate substances that, if misused or if they come into contact with sensitive areas (skin, eyes, or if ingested), may cause harm. Submitting a PCN guarantees that poison centers have real-time access to safety information, significantly reducing the risk of severe outcomes and fulfilling EU regulations aimed at protecting users and emergency personnel.
Since When Is This by Law Obligatory?
As of January 1, 2021, any hazardous chemical mixture, including auxiliary dishwashing and care products, must undergo registration via a Poison Centre Notification under EU CLP regulations. This measure enforces a standardized approach to safety and emergency response protocols throughout EU member states.
FAQ
Question: Do all auxiliary dishwashing and care products need a PCN?
Answer: Only products classified as hazardous under the CLP regulation require a PCN. If a product is non-hazardous, no registration is required.
Question: Where should I place the UFI on the product label?
Answer: The UFI is typically displayed near hazard symbols or safety warnings on the label, allowing poison centers to quickly identify the product in an emergency.
Question: What is covered in a PCN submission for auxiliary dishwashing products?
Answer: A PCN includes the product’s chemical composition, hazard classification, recommended first aid, packaging details, and usage instructions, ensuring an effective response to accidental exposures.
Question: Who is responsible for filing the PCN?
Answer: Generally, the product’s manufacturer, importer, or distributor placing the hazardous product on the EU market must submit the PCN if it meets hazardous classification criteria.
Question: What are the penalties for not submitting a PCN?
Answer: Non-compliance can result in legal repercussions, fines, or restrictions on selling the product within EU markets until the PCN obligations are met.
Question: When did the PCN requirement for hazardous chemical mixtures become effective?
Answer: The requirement has been in force since January 1, 2021, under EU CLP regulations, ensuring a uniform standard of safety throughout EU member states.
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.
