PCN & UFI for Drain Cleaning 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 Drain Cleaning Products

Drain cleaning products, often containing caustic or corrosive chemicals, are essential for unclogging drains, pipes, and sewers. However, due to the hazardous nature of these substances, it is mandatory for manufacturers and distributors to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) to ensure emergency responders can access vital safety information in case of exposure or poisoning. The PCN for drain cleaning products provides details regarding the product’s chemical composition, hazards, and first aid measures, helping medical professionals handle incidents effectively.

What is a UFI?

A Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a code that uniquely identifies the chemical formulation of a product, such as a drain cleaning product. The UFI is used to ensure that emergency responders can easily identify the exact formulation of the product during an emergency. This helps provide accurate and timely treatment if someone is exposed to the product.

What is a PCN?

A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a mandatory report that manufacturers and distributors of hazardous products, like drain cleaning products, must submit to the Poison Centres. This report contains critical information about the product’s chemical composition, hazards, and emergency response measures. The goal of the PCN is to ensure that emergency services have immediate access to the necessary information to manage potential health risks associated with the product.

What is CLP?

CLP stands for Classification, Labelling, and Packaging, a regulation enforced by the European Union to ensure that hazardous products are classified correctly, labeled with the appropriate hazard symbols, and packaged according to safety standards. For drain cleaning products, the CLP regulation ensures that the product is labeled with specific warnings about chemical hazards, proper handling, and first aid instructions to protect users from exposure to harmful substances.

What is the Poison Centre?

The Poison Centre is a central body responsible for collecting and storing safety information about hazardous chemicals used in consumer products. The Poison Centre helps emergency responders quickly access accurate safety data for effective treatment in cases of poisoning or exposure. By registering products like drain cleaners with the Poison Centre, manufacturers ensure that life-saving information is readily available in case of accidents.

Why is This Needed?

The submission of a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is required for all hazardous products, including drain cleaning products, to ensure that emergency responders can access crucial safety data. This data includes the chemical composition of the product, any associated risks, and recommended emergency procedures. It is necessary for the safety of the public, as timely intervention can significantly reduce the harm caused by exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Since When is This by Law Obligatory?

The submission of a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for hazardous products became mandatory on January 1, 2021. This regulation, part of the European Union’s efforts to protect public health, ensures that all hazardous products have accurate safety data available for emergency services and healthcare professionals.

FAQ

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

Answer: Yes, drain cleaning products that contain hazardous chemicals must be registered with the Poison Centre. This allows emergency responders to access essential safety information in the event of an accident or exposure.

Question: What is the UFI for drain cleaning products?

Answer: The UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a unique code assigned to the chemical composition of a product. For drain cleaning products, the UFI ensures that emergency responders can easily identify the product’s specific formulation in case of exposure or poisoning.

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

Answer: A PCN is required to provide emergency responders with detailed information about the chemical composition, hazards, and first aid measures associated with drain cleaning products. This helps ensure fast and accurate treatment in case of exposure.

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

Answer: CLP ensures that drain cleaning products are properly classified, labeled, and packaged according to their hazards. This allows users to understand the potential risks and take appropriate precautions when using 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 drain cleaners, became law 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.