PCN & UFI for Mix-to-Use Adhesives & Sealants

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.

Registering Multi-Component Adhesives and Sealants

Multi-component adhesives and sealants are products that are mixed immediately before use to create a bonding or sealing solution. These products often consist of two or more separate components, such as resin and hardener, that must be combined to activate the adhesive or sealant properties. Because they contain multiple ingredients that can have different hazards, it’s crucial to register these products with the EU Poison Centre. This ensures proper safety communication and regulatory compliance when these products are marketed in the European Union.

What is a UFI?

A UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a unique code assigned to a product’s chemical formula. This code helps identify the specific mixture of components within a multi-component adhesive or sealant, enabling emergency responders to quickly access vital information in the event of exposure. The UFI is required as part of the Poison Centre Notification (PCN) and is essential for ensuring quick and accurate identification of the product’s composition during an emergency situation.

What is a PCN?

A PCN (Poison Centre Notification) is a submission required by EU regulations for hazardous chemical products. For multi-component adhesives and sealants, a PCN involves providing detailed safety information such as the chemical composition, hazard classification, handling precautions, and emergency contact details. This information must be submitted to the EU Poison Centre, making it accessible to emergency responders, poison control centers, and other relevant authorities to ensure public safety.

What is CLP?

CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) is an EU regulation that establishes how chemicals should be classified according to their hazards, labelled with appropriate warning symbols, and packaged to ensure safe use. Multi-component adhesives and sealants must comply with CLP requirements, which include proper hazard symbols, safety instructions, and handling warnings. This regulation ensures that users are aware of the potential risks associated with the product and can take appropriate precautions during use.

What is the EU Poison Centre?

The EU Poison Centre is a centralized body responsible for maintaining safety data on hazardous chemicals sold in the European Union. Manufacturers and importers must register their products with the Poison Centre, providing detailed safety information to ensure that emergency responders and healthcare professionals have access to the necessary data in the event of exposure. The Poison Centre plays a key role in managing the risks associated with hazardous chemicals, including multi-component adhesives and sealants.

Why is This Needed?

For multi-component adhesives and sealants, registering with the EU Poison Centre is essential for ensuring that all safety information is accessible to those handling the products. These products, due to their chemical composition, may present unique hazards that need to be carefully communicated. The PCN ensures that, in case of exposure or accidents, emergency responders have immediate access to vital product information, minimizing potential health risks and enabling proper handling procedures. Moreover, it ensures compliance with the EU’s legal framework for hazardous chemicals.

Since When is It by Law Obligatory?

The requirement for submitting a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) became obligatory for hazardous chemicals, including multi-component adhesives and sealants, starting on January 1, 2021. Under the EU’s CLP regulation, manufacturers and importers must register hazardous chemical products with the EU Poison Centre before they can be marketed or sold within the European Union. This law applies to all hazardous products, including multi-component adhesives and sealants.

FAQ

Question: What is a UFI, and why is it necessary for my multi-component adhesive?

Answer: A UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a unique code assigned to your product’s chemical formula. It is necessary because it helps emergency responders quickly identify the specific mixture of ingredients in your multi-component adhesive, which is essential for proper handling in case of exposure. The UFI is required as part of the Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for compliance with EU regulations.

Question: What does submitting a PCN involve for multi-component adhesives?

Answer: Submitting a PCN involves providing detailed safety information to the EU Poison Centre, including the chemical composition, hazard classification, emergency contact details, and handling precautions. This ensures that emergency responders have immediate access to vital safety data in the event of exposure to the product.

Question: How does CLP affect multi-component adhesives and sealants?

Answer: CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) regulations require that multi-component adhesives and sealants are classified based on their hazards and labeled accordingly. This includes displaying appropriate hazard symbols, signal words, and safety instructions on the packaging. CLP ensures that users are fully informed of the potential risks associated with the product and are equipped to handle it safely.

Question: Why is it necessary to register multi-component adhesives with the EU Poison Centre?

Answer: Registering multi-component adhesives with the EU Poison Centre is required to ensure that all safety information is readily available to emergency responders in case of exposure. The PCN ensures compliance with EU regulations and guarantees that the necessary safety precautions are in place for the safe use and handling of the product.

Question: When did it become mandatory to submit a PCN for multi-component adhesives?

Answer: The requirement to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for hazardous chemical products, including multi-component adhesives and sealants, became mandatory on January 1, 2021, under the EU’s CLP regulation. Manufacturers and importers must register their products with the EU Poison Centre before they can be marketed or sold in the EU.

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.