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 Products for Chemical or Technical Processes
Products designed for chemical or technical processes, such as industrial cleaners, lubricants, or processing aids, require a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) when they are intended for end-use. These products are distinct from raw materials or intermediate products, which are not required to submit a PCN. The PCN is essential for ensuring the safety of workers and consumers who may come into contact with these chemicals, providing crucial information for emergency responders and healthcare professionals in case of an accident or exposure.
What is a UFI?
The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a 16-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a chemical product. For products used in chemical or technical processes, the UFI ensures that emergency responders and poison control centers can quickly identify the product and its associated hazards in the event of an incident. This allows for prompt and accurate response in emergency situations.
What is a PCN?
A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a report that provides detailed information about the chemical product, such as its ingredients, classification, hazard information, and label requirements. For products in chemical or technical processes, the PCN ensures that emergency responders are equipped with all the necessary data to manage exposure or accidents effectively. This is especially important for products that may be used in environments with high risks of accidents or chemical exposure.
What is CLP?
The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) regulation requires that products be classified according to their hazardous properties, with appropriate labels that inform users of potential risks. For products used in chemical or technical processes, CLP ensures that users are aware of the hazards associated with the product and are equipped with the necessary safety instructions. This regulation helps prevent accidents and injuries by promoting safe handling and use of chemicals.
What is the Poison Centre?
The Poison Centre is a network of national poison control centers that provide expert advice and emergency support in case of exposure to hazardous chemicals. The information submitted in the PCN ensures that these centers have access to critical data about the product’s composition, risks, and safety measures. This allows for a faster, more efficient response in the event of an emergency, minimizing potential harm to health and safety.
Why is This Needed?
The submission of a PCN for products used in chemical or technical processes is necessary to ensure that emergency responders have immediate access to important safety information. These products are often used in industries with high risks, and it is vital that workers and consumers are protected by having up-to-date, accurate information available in case of an accident. By providing this data through the PCN, companies help prevent injuries and ensure the safety of everyone involved in the use of the product.
Since When is This by Law Obligatory?
As of January 1, 2021, it is legally obligatory for companies to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for hazardous products placed on the market in the European Union. This regulation applies specifically to end-use products, such as those used in chemical or technical processes, to ensure that the necessary safety information is available to emergency responders and healthcare providers.
FAQ
Question: Do I need to submit a PCN for products used in chemical or technical processes?
Answer: Yes, if the product is an end-use product, such as industrial cleaners, lubricants, or processing aids, it must have a PCN submitted to the Poison Centre. This ensures that the necessary safety information is available in case of an emergency.
Question: What information do I need to provide in the PCN for chemical or technical process products?
Answer: You will need to provide detailed information about the product, including its chemical composition, hazard classification, UFI, and label information. This ensures that emergency responders can quickly access the necessary data to handle potential exposure incidents.
Question: What happens if I don’t submit a PCN for products in chemical or technical processes?
Answer: Failure to submit a PCN can result in legal penalties, including fines or the removal of your product from the market. Additionally, in case of an emergency, emergency responders will not have access to critical safety information, which can result in delayed response and increased health risks.
Question: How do I submit a PCN for chemical or technical process products?
Answer: To submit a PCN, you must provide the required information about your product, such as the chemical composition, UFI, hazard classification, and labeling information. Our company provides services to help you ensure full compliance with EU regulations and submit the necessary documentation to the Poison Centre.
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.
