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 Paint Removers, Thinners, and Related Auxiliaries
Paint removers, thinners, and related auxiliaries are widely used in various industries for the removal and dilution of paints, as well as for cleaning brushes and aiding in sanding processes. These products often contain chemicals that may pose potential health risks, including irritation, toxicity, or flammability. As such, manufacturers and importers of these products must comply with EU regulations by submitting a Poison Centre Notification (PCN). This ensures that emergency responders can quickly access critical safety information in case of accidental exposure or emergency situations.
What is a UFI?
The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a code that identifies a specific product and its chemical composition. For paint removers, thinners, and related auxiliaries, the UFI helps responders quickly identify the product in the event of an emergency. This code is crucial for managing exposure incidents effectively and ensuring that all necessary safety data is accessible to emergency teams.
What is a PCN?
A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a required report submitted to the Poison Centres. It provides comprehensive details about the product, such as its chemical composition, classification, label requirements under the CLP regulation, and emergency contact information. For paint removers, thinners, and related auxiliaries, the PCN ensures that first responders have the necessary information to handle exposure or accidents efficiently, minimizing health risks and improving safety protocols.
What is CLP?
The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation is an EU regulation that ensures hazardous chemicals are classified, labeled, and packaged in a way that alerts users to their potential dangers. For products such as paint removers and thinners, the CLP regulation provides guidelines on how to label the products with appropriate hazard symbols, precautionary statements, and emergency response instructions. This ensures safe handling and use by consumers and workers alike.
What is the Poison Centre?
The Poison Centre is a network of national centers that provide critical information in the event of chemical exposures or poisoning incidents. The Poison Centre database includes details about chemicals and products sold in the EU market. By submitting a PCN for paint removers, thinners, and related auxiliaries, manufacturers ensure that their products are included in this database, enabling emergency responders to act quickly and safely during accidents or exposures.
Why is This Needed?
Submitting a PCN for paint removers, thinners, and related auxiliaries is necessary to provide emergency responders with accurate and accessible information about the chemical hazards these products pose. Many of these products contain harmful substances that can cause adverse health effects in case of accidental exposure. By submitting the PCN, manufacturers help ensure that safety protocols are in place and that critical information is available for quick response in emergencies.
Since When is This by Law Obligatory?
As of January 1, 2021, it became a legal requirement to submit a Poison Centre Notification for all hazardous chemical products sold in the EU, including paint removers, thinners, and related auxiliaries. This regulation was implemented to enhance public safety and ensure that emergency services can quickly access essential product information when needed.
FAQ
Question: Do I need to submit a PCN for my paint remover or thinner?
Answer: Yes, if your paint remover, thinner, or related auxiliary contains hazardous chemicals, it is mandatory to submit a PCN to the Poison Centres. This ensures that emergency responders have immediate access to important safety information if an exposure occurs.
Question: What information is required in the PCN for paint removers, thinners, and related auxiliaries?
Answer: The PCN must include the product’s UFI, its chemical composition, classification according to CLP, hazard labels, emergency contact details, and any other relevant safety information. This ensures that the product is properly identified and that emergency responders have the right data to act in case of an emergency.
Question: What happens if I don’t submit a PCN for my paint remover or thinner?
Answer: Failing to submit a PCN for paint removers, thinners, or related auxiliaries may result in legal consequences, including fines, product recalls, or the removal of the product from the market. Furthermore, emergency responders will not have access to critical information needed for an effective response in case of exposure or accidents.
Question: How can I submit a PCN for my paint remover or thinner?
Answer: To submit a PCN, you will need to gather information about the product’s composition, classification, UFI, and labeling according to the CLP regulation. Our company offers professional services to help you compile and submit the required documents, ensuring compliance with EU regulations and providing safety assurance for your product.
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.
