PCN & UFI for Incense 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.

Registering Incense with the Poison Centre

Incense products are commonly used for fragrance, relaxation, and spiritual purposes, emitting smoke and fragrances when burned. However, due to the chemicals involved in incense production, it is essential to register them with the Poison Centre through a Poison Centre Notification (PCN). The PCN ensures that emergency responders and healthcare professionals have access to important safety information in case of accidental exposure or incidents involving incense products. This helps to ensure public safety and effective management of any potential risks posed by incense products.

What is a UFI?

A UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a unique code assigned to a specific product formula. For incense, the UFI ensures that the product’s formula can be identified by emergency responders quickly, enabling them to access relevant safety information in case of exposure or an emergency. It is a crucial part of the Poison Centre Notification process, providing a distinct identifier for each product’s composition.

What is a PCN?

A PCN (Poison Centre Notification) is a report that provides essential safety information about a product to the Poison Centre. For incense products, the PCN includes data on the ingredients, hazards, first aid measures, and emergency contact details. Submitting a PCN ensures that emergency responders have the necessary information to handle any incidents involving incense products effectively and safely.

What is CLP?

CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) is an EU regulation that dictates how hazardous chemicals and mixtures must be classified, labeled, and packaged. Incense products that contain hazardous substances must comply with CLP, ensuring they are properly labeled with hazard symbols, safety warnings, and handling instructions. This labeling helps protect users and responders by clearly communicating the potential risks associated with the incense product.

What is the Poison Centre?

The Poison Centre is a centralized database that stores safety information about hazardous products, including incense, used across the European Union. The database provides emergency responders and healthcare professionals with access to critical product data to help manage incidents or exposure to hazardous substances, ensuring a swift and informed response to any accidents.

Why is This Needed?

Incense contains chemical substances that could be harmful if improperly handled or if accidental exposure occurs. A Poison Centre Notification is necessary to ensure that emergency responders have all the required information to respond effectively to incidents. This registration is vital for ensuring public safety and providing critical information in case of an emergency.

Since When is This by Law Obligatory?

As of January 1, 2021, it became a legal requirement to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for hazardous products, including incense, under the EU regulations. This requirement ensures that emergency responders have access to vital safety information to protect consumers and provide effective assistance in the event of an emergency.

FAQ

Question: Does incense need to be registered with the Poison Centre?

Answer: Yes, incense products containing hazardous substances must be registered with the Poison Centre by submitting a Poison Centre Notification (PCN). This ensures emergency responders have access to important safety information in case of an incident or exposure.

Question: What is the purpose of a UFI for incense?

Answer: The UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a unique code that identifies the specific formulation of an incense product. It helps emergency responders quickly locate the relevant safety data about the incense, facilitating a faster response in case of exposure or accidents.

Question: Why is submitting a PCN for incense important?

Answer: Submitting a PCN for incense ensures that emergency responders have the necessary information to manage any incidents involving the product. This includes data on the product’s chemical composition, potential hazards, and recommended safety measures.

Question: How does CLP apply to incense?

Answer: Under CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging), incense products must be properly labeled with hazard symbols, safety warnings, and handling instructions if they contain hazardous chemicals. This helps ensure users and emergency responders are aware of the potential risks and how to handle the product safely.

Question: When did it become mandatory to submit a PCN for incense?

Answer: The legal obligation to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for incense became mandatory on January 1, 2021, as part of the EU regulations aimed at improving consumer safety and emergency response preparedness.

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.