PCN & UFI for Kitchen Cleaning 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 Cleaners for Kitchen Areas

Cleaners for kitchen areas, including multi-surface cleaners, degreasers, and kitchen tile cleaners, are essential products in households and businesses. These cleaning agents can contain chemicals that may pose a health risk if not handled or used properly. Therefore, it is mandatory to register these products with the Poison Centre via a Poison Centre Notification (PCN). The notification process ensures that important safety information, such as chemical composition, hazard information, and first aid instructions, is readily available for emergency responders in case of accidental exposure.

What is a UFI?

A Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a unique code assigned to each product formulation. For cleaners used in kitchen areas, such as degreasers or tile cleaners, the UFI helps emergency responders quickly identify the product and its chemical composition in case of accidental exposure. This enables them to provide the appropriate medical treatment or intervention.

What is a PCN?

A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a process required by the European Union for manufacturers to submit essential safety data for hazardous products. In the case of kitchen cleaners, the PCN includes information about the chemical ingredients, hazards associated with the product, emergency response measures, and first aid recommendations. The submission of a PCN ensures that emergency responders have immediate access to vital information during a poisoning incident.

What is CLP?

CLP stands for Classification, Labelling, and Packaging. It is a regulation that classifies products based on their potential health hazards. For kitchen cleaning products, CLP ensures that the products are appropriately labeled with hazard symbols, safety instructions, and precautionary measures. This helps consumers use the products safely and allows emergency responders to act swiftly if there is an incident involving exposure.

What is the Poison Centre?

The Poison Centre is the centralized authority that manages the database of safety information for hazardous products across the European Union. It provides emergency responders with crucial safety data, such as chemical composition and first aid measures, in the event of exposure to toxic substances. By registering products with the Poison Centre, manufacturers ensure that their products are properly documented and that emergency situations can be handled effectively.

Why is This Needed?

Kitchens often use cleaning products that contain hazardous chemicals, such as solvents and acids, which may pose serious risks to health if misused or ingested. Registering these products with the Poison Centre ensures that emergency responders can access essential safety information, such as first aid instructions and specific hazards, to manage potential poisoning incidents effectively. This helps protect consumers and workers from potential harm.

Since When is This by Law Obligatory?

The EU law mandating the registration of hazardous cleaning products with the Poison Centre, including those for kitchen areas, became mandatory on January 1, 2021. This regulation was introduced to ensure that all hazardous products are registered with the Poison Centre, providing faster and more accurate information for emergency responders in case of accidental exposure.

FAQ

Question: Do kitchen cleaning products need to be registered with the Poison Centre?

Answer: Yes, all kitchen cleaning products that contain hazardous ingredients, such as degreasers or multi-surface cleaners, must be registered with the Poison Centre. This ensures that emergency responders have access to important safety information in case of accidental exposure or poisoning.

Question: What is the UFI for kitchen cleaning products?

Answer: The UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a unique code assigned to each product formulation. It helps emergency responders quickly identify the specific chemical composition of a product, such as a kitchen cleaner, and provide the correct medical treatment in case of accidental exposure.

Question: Why is a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) required for kitchen cleaning products?

Answer: A PCN is required for kitchen cleaning products to ensure that emergency responders have access to essential safety data, such as chemical composition and first aid measures. This allows them to respond effectively in case of accidental exposure or poisoning.

Question: How does CLP apply to kitchen cleaning products?

Answer: CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) regulations require that kitchen cleaning products be properly labeled with hazard symbols, precautionary statements, and first aid instructions. This ensures that consumers use the products safely and that emergency responders have the necessary information to act in case of exposure.

Question: When did the PCN requirement for kitchen cleaning products become law?

Answer: The requirement for submitting a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for hazardous products, including kitchen cleaning products, became mandatory on January 1, 2021.

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.