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.
Registering Adhesives and Sealants for Woodworking and Joinery
Adhesives and sealants used in woodworking and joinery are essential for cabinet making, furniture manufacturing, and related industries. These products include specialized adhesives and sealants for bonding wooden surfaces, such as putty used in filling gaps and imperfections in wood. These adhesives ensure durable and strong bonds in furniture, cabinetry, and other wood-based products, supporting both functionality and aesthetic quality. To ensure their safety and compliance with European regulations, it is necessary to register these adhesives and sealants with the EU Poison Centre. This registration includes essential information regarding the chemical composition, hazards, and safe handling procedures of the products.
What is a UFI?
A UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a unique code that identifies the chemical composition of the adhesive or sealant. It is required by the EU Poison Centre notification to help emergency responders quickly identify a product in case of an exposure or emergency situation. The UFI ensures that responders have immediate access to crucial product safety information, facilitating proper handling and treatment.
What is a PCN?
A PCN (Poison Centre Notification) is a mandatory report that must be submitted by manufacturers and importers to the EU Poison Centre for certain chemical products, including adhesives and sealants used in woodworking and joinery. The notification provides the EU Poison Centre with essential safety data, including the product’s chemical composition, hazard classification, first aid measures, and emergency contact information. This ensures that the product is compliant with EU regulations and safe for use in professional settings.
What is CLP?
CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) is a European regulation that defines the requirements for classifying, labeling, and packaging chemical products. Adhesives and sealants for woodworking and joinery must comply with the CLP requirements, which involve displaying appropriate hazard symbols, signal words, and safety instructions on the product packaging. This ensures that the product is used safely and that users are informed of the potential risks associated with the product.
What is the EU Poison Centre?
The EU Poison Centre is a centralized database where manufacturers must submit detailed information about hazardous products. It provides emergency responders, poison control centers, and healthcare professionals with critical information on how to respond to exposure incidents. Registering adhesives and sealants with the EU Poison Centre ensures that this important safety information is accessible in case of accidents or emergencies involving these products.
Why is This Needed?
Registering adhesives and sealants with the EU Poison Centre is required to comply with European Union safety regulations. It ensures that the product is labeled correctly according to CLP requirements and that all emergency responders have access to critical product information in case of exposure. This is crucial for ensuring the safety of workers, professionals, and others who handle these products in the woodworking and joinery industry.
Since When is It by Law Obligatory?
The obligation to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) became mandatory on January 1, 2021, under the EU’s Regulation on the Classification, Labelling, and Packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP). Since that date, all manufacturers and distributors of hazardous chemical products, including adhesives and sealants used in woodworking and joinery, must ensure that their products are registered with the EU Poison Centre before they are marketed in the European Union.
FAQ
Question: What is a UFI, and why do I need it for my adhesive used in woodworking and joinery?
Answer: A UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a unique code that identifies the specific chemical formulation of your adhesive. It is required to be displayed on the product label and is part of the Poison Centre Notification (PCN). The UFI helps emergency responders quickly identify the product in case of exposure or accidents, ensuring a proper emergency response.
Question: What does submitting a PCN involve for adhesives and sealants in woodworking and joinery?
Answer: Submitting a PCN involves providing detailed information about your adhesive or sealant product, including its chemical composition, hazard classification, safety instructions, and emergency contact details. This ensures that your product complies with EU safety regulations and that emergency responders can access crucial information in case of an incident.
Question: What does CLP mean for adhesives used in woodworking and joinery?
Answer: CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) is a regulation that ensures your adhesives and sealants are properly classified based on their hazards and that they are labeled with appropriate hazard symbols, signal words, and safety precautions. It helps inform users about the risks associated with the product and ensures safe handling and usage.
Question: Why is the EU Poison Centre important for adhesives and sealants used in woodworking and joinery?
Answer: The EU Poison Centre provides emergency responders and healthcare professionals with access to essential safety information about hazardous products. For adhesives and sealants used in woodworking and joinery, registration with the EU Poison Centre ensures that emergency responders can quickly obtain important product information, helping to manage exposure incidents effectively and safely.
Question: Why do I need to register my woodworking and joinery adhesives with the EU Poison Centre?
Answer: Registering your woodworking and joinery adhesives with the EU Poison Centre is required by law to ensure your product complies with European safety regulations. It helps provide crucial safety information to emergency responders and ensures that the product is appropriately labeled with hazard symbols and safety instructions.
Question: When did it become mandatory to submit a PCN for adhesives used in woodworking and joinery?
Answer: The requirement to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) became mandatory on January 1, 2021. From this date, all hazardous chemical products, including adhesives and sealants for woodworking and joinery, must be registered with the EU Poison Centre before they can be marketed in the European Union.
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.
