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 Adsorbents
Adsorbent products are used across various industries for a wide range of applications, including environmental, industrial, and chemical processes. These products are often used to remove contaminants or pollutants from gases, liquids, or surfaces. As these products may contain chemicals that can pose health and safety risks, it is important for manufacturers to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) to ensure that emergency responders and healthcare professionals are provided with the necessary information in case of an exposure or accident.
What is a UFI?
The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a 16-character alphanumeric code used to uniquely identify a chemical product. For adsorbent products, the UFI helps emergency responders quickly and accurately identify the chemical composition of the product during an emergency. This enables a fast and appropriate response, minimizing potential harm in case of exposure or accidents.
What is a PCN?
A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a detailed report that provides information about a chemical product, including its composition, hazard classification, label requirements, and emergency response measures. Adsorbent products, like other hazardous chemicals, must be registered with the Poison Centre to ensure that this information is accessible to emergency responders and medical professionals in the event of a chemical exposure or emergency.
What is CLP?
The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) regulation requires that chemical products, including adsorbents, be classified based on their hazards, with appropriate labeling to warn users of potential risks. CLP also dictates how the product should be packaged to ensure safe handling. Adsorbents must meet CLP requirements to provide clear safety instructions, which helps reduce the risk of accidents during their use.
What is the Poison Centre?
The Poison Centre is a network of national poison control centers that provide critical information and advice in case of poisoning or exposure to hazardous chemicals. By submitting a PCN for adsorbent products, manufacturers ensure that emergency responders have the necessary safety data to handle any exposure quickly and effectively, reducing the risk of harm.
Why is This Needed?
Submitting a PCN for adsorbent products is required to ensure the safety of individuals who may come into contact with the product in industrial, chemical, or environmental settings. Adsorbents may contain hazardous chemicals that could pose health risks, and having the necessary safety information available through the PCN ensures prompt, effective responses in the event of an emergency. It also helps regulatory authorities monitor the safe use of chemicals across industries.
Since When is This by Law Obligatory?
Since January 1, 2021, it has been a legal requirement for manufacturers to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for hazardous products, including adsorbents, before placing them on the market within the European Union. This regulation ensures that emergency responders have immediate access to critical safety information to protect public health and safety.
FAQ
Question: Do I need to submit a PCN for adsorbent products?
Answer: Yes, if your adsorbent product contains hazardous substances, you are required to submit a PCN to the Poison Centre. This ensures that emergency responders and healthcare professionals have the necessary information to manage any potential exposure or accident effectively.
Question: What information must be provided in the PCN for adsorbent products?
Answer: The PCN for adsorbent products must include detailed information such as the chemical composition of the product, its classification according to CLP, the UFI, and label information. This ensures that emergency responders can act swiftly and appropriately in the event of an accident.
Question: What happens if I don’t submit a PCN for adsorbent products?
Answer: Failing to submit a PCN can result in legal consequences, such as fines or the removal of your product from the market. Additionally, emergency responders may not have access to essential information in case of an incident, which could lead to delays in response and increased health risks.
Question: How can I submit a PCN for my adsorbent product?
Answer: You can submit a PCN by providing all required information, including your product’s chemical composition, classification, hazard labeling, and UFI. Our company can assist you in ensuring that your adsorbent product complies with the EU regulations and that the PCN is submitted correctly 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.
