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 Marine Vessel Coatings
Marine vessel coatings, excluding anti-fouling products, are essential for the protection and finishing of all watercraft. These coatings are designed to safeguard the vessel’s surface from corrosion, wear, and the harsh conditions of marine environments. However, these products may contain hazardous chemicals, making it important to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) to ensure that emergency responders can quickly access vital safety information in case of an accident or chemical exposure.
What is a UFI?
The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a code used to uniquely identify the chemical composition of a product. For marine vessel coatings, the UFI helps ensure that, in the event of an emergency, first responders can access the specific formula of the product involved. This is critical for handling chemical exposure situations, as the UFI links the product to its hazardous properties and safety data.
What is a PCN?
A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a report that manufacturers and importers must submit to the Poison Centres for products containing hazardous substances. For marine vessel coatings, the PCN includes essential data such as the chemical composition, classification, and emergency contact information. This ensures that, in case of exposure or accident, first responders have immediate access to detailed and accurate safety information.
What is CLP?
The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation defines the requirements for classifying, labelling, and packaging chemical products in the EU. For marine vessel coatings, this regulation ensures that products are appropriately classified based on their hazards and contain clear hazard labels with the necessary warning symbols, signal words, and precautionary statements. This is important to inform users and responders of the potential dangers associated with the product.
What is the Poison Centre?
The Poison Centre is a network of national centres that provide emergency assistance in case of chemical exposure or poisoning. By submitting a PCN for marine vessel coatings, manufacturers ensure that their products are registered in the Poison Centre database, enabling emergency responders to access crucial information for effective handling of chemical-related incidents.
Why is This Needed?
The need for a PCN submission is crucial for ensuring that emergency services have the necessary information about the chemical composition and hazards of marine vessel coatings. In case of an accident or exposure, fast and accurate access to product data helps to minimize harm and facilitates appropriate medical treatment. The PCN is an essential tool to enhance the safety of users, responders, and the environment.
Since When is This by Law Obligatory?
As of January 1, 2021, the submission of a PCN has been a legal requirement for manufacturers and importers of hazardous products, including marine vessel coatings. This requirement was introduced to improve emergency response and consumer safety across the EU. Non-compliance can lead to regulatory actions, such as fines, product recalls, or removal from the market.
FAQ
Question: Do I need to submit a PCN for my marine vessel coating?
Answer: Yes, if your marine vessel coating contains hazardous chemicals, you are legally required to submit a PCN to the Poison Centres. This ensures that emergency responders have access to important safety information in the event of an exposure or accident.
Question: What information is required for a PCN submission?
Answer: A PCN submission for marine vessel coatings requires information such as the product’s UFI, CLP hazard classifications, emergency contact details, and first aid instructions. This helps ensure that first responders can act quickly and effectively in case of an emergency.
Question: What happens if I don’t submit a PCN for my product?
Answer: If you do not submit a PCN, your product may not be legally available for sale in the EU. Non-compliance can result in fines, product recalls, and potential removal from the market. Additionally, emergency responders will not have access to the critical safety data in case of an emergency.
Question: How can I submit a PCN for my marine vessel coating product?
Answer: To submit a PCN, you will need to gather the required product information, including the UFI, CLP hazard classifications, and emergency response data. Our company offers professional services to help you prepare and submit a PCN, ensuring that your product is fully compliant with EU regulations.
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.
