PCN & UFI for Ironing Aid 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.

Poison Centre Notification for Ironing Aid Products

Ironing aid products—such as sprays or additives used during ironing to ease the process and impart freshness to fabrics—may contain chemicals like fragrances, surfactants, or softening agents. While these ingredients enhance garment appearance and ironing efficiency, they can also pose health or environmental risks if used incorrectly. Under EU regulations, if an ironing aid is classified as hazardous, it must undergo a Poison Centre Notification (PCN). This ensures that poison centers have swift access to essential product details—like chemical composition, hazard classification, and recommended first aid—in order to provide timely advice in case of accidental exposure.

What is a UFI?

A Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a 16-character alphanumeric code that links a hazardous product to its exact chemical formulation. For ironing aid products deemed hazardous, the UFI must be visible on the product label, typically near hazard warnings or safety instructions. In emergency scenarios, poison centers use this code to identify the precise makeup of the product and recommend appropriate medical or first-aid interventions.

What is a PCN?

A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a mandatory submission under EU law for hazardous chemical mixtures. By submitting a PCN for an ironing aid, manufacturers and distributors provide poison centers with essential information regarding the product’s composition, hazard classification, packaging details, and usage instructions. This data equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge required to respond effectively to accidental exposures or misuse incidents.

What is CLP?

The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) regulation establishes standardized criteria for identifying and communicating chemical hazards across EU member states. If an ironing aid meets the hazardous classification thresholds, it must display hazard symbols, precautionary statements, and the UFI on its packaging. This labeling scheme helps consumers and professionals recognize potential risks and apply safe handling practices.

What is the Poison Centre?

The Poison Centre is a coordinated network of national poison centers dedicated to providing urgent medical advice in chemical exposure events. By filing a PCN for a hazardous ironing aid product, companies enable these centers to retrieve the product’s vital safety data swiftly, ensuring accurate guidance and treatment in the event of exposure.

Why is This Needed?

Ironing aids can contain solvents, fragrances, or other active chemicals that could irritate skin, eyes, or pose inhalation hazards if improperly used. Submitting a PCN guarantees that poison centers can immediately access the product’s detailed safety profile, minimizing potential risks and enforcing compliance with EU regulations.

Since When is This by Law Obligatory?

As of January 1, 2021, any hazardous chemical mixture—encompassing ironing aid products—must be registered through a PCN in accordance with EU CLP regulations. This ensures uniform safety measures and effective emergency response procedures across EU member states.

FAQ

Question: Do all ironing aid products need a PCN?

Answer: Only those ironing aids classified as hazardous under CLP regulations require a PCN. Products that are non-hazardous do not require registration.

Question: Where should the UFI be placed on the product label?

Answer: The UFI typically appears near any hazard symbols or safety instructions on the label, facilitating quick identification in emergencies.

Question: What details must a PCN submission include for ironing aids?

Answer: A PCN contains information on the product’s chemical composition, hazard classification, packaging specifics, usage instructions, and first-aid measures. This aids poison centers in accurately assessing exposure incidents.

Question: Who is responsible for submitting the PCN?

Answer: Typically, the product’s manufacturer, importer, or distributor must file the PCN if the product meets hazardous classification criteria under EU law.

Question: What are the penalties for non-compliance?

Answer: Failing to submit a required PCN can lead to legal penalties, fines, or restrictions on selling the product within the EU market until the PCN obligations are fulfilled.

Question: When did the PCN requirement for hazardous products come into effect?

Answer: The PCN requirement has been in force since January 1, 2021, aligning with the EU CLP regulation for chemical mixtures classified as hazardous.

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.