PCN & UFI for Molding & Casting Resins

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 Products for Molding, Casting, and Foams

Products used for molding, casting, rigid and flexible foams, and resin mixtures are often essential in manufacturing various materials and components for industries such as automotive, construction, and electronics. Due to their potential to contain hazardous chemicals or require special safety precautions, it is vital to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for such products. The notification ensures that emergency responders and health professionals are provided with accurate information to address potential risks, such as chemical exposure, during accidents or improper handling of these products.

What is a UFI?

The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a 16-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a chemical product or mixture. For products used in molding, casting, and foams, the UFI enables emergency responders to quickly obtain critical information about the chemical composition and potential hazards of the material. It is an essential part of ensuring a timely and effective emergency response in case of accidents or exposure.

What is a PCN?

A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a report that contains detailed information about a product, including its composition, classification, hazard information, and emergency measures. For molding, casting, and foam products, the PCN must be submitted to the Poison Centre before placing the product on the market in the European Union. This allows health and emergency responders to have the necessary data to handle incidents involving these products appropriately and safely.

What is CLP?

The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) regulation ensures that products are classified based on their potential risks to human health and the environment. It provides clear labeling guidelines to indicate hazards such as toxicity, irritation, or corrosiveness. For molding, casting, and foam products, CLP compliance is essential to ensure that consumers and workers are aware of the hazards involved and can handle the products safely. The labeling must also include the UFI to make emergency response easier and more accurate.

What is the Poison Centre?

The Poison Centre is a network of national centers that receive and process data about hazardous substances and mixtures. In the case of an emergency, such as chemical exposure or accidental contact, the Poison Centre provides vital information to healthcare providers and emergency teams. By submitting a PCN for products used in molding, casting, and foams, manufacturers ensure that emergency responders have immediate access to accurate safety information to protect human health and the environment.

Why is This Needed?

The requirement for a PCN ensures that harmful chemicals present in molding, casting, and foam products are well-documented, and the appropriate emergency measures are in place. By registering your product with the Poison Centre, you are helping to protect workers, consumers, and emergency responders from potential health risks associated with exposure to hazardous substances in these products.

Since When is This by Law Obligatory?

As of January 1, 2021, it is legally required to submit a PCN for hazardous mixtures before placing them on the EU market. This applies to products for molding, casting, foams, and resin mixtures that may contain hazardous substances. Manufacturers must ensure that their products comply with the regulation, including having the necessary UFI and labeling to facilitate emergency responses.

FAQ

Question: Do I need to submit a PCN for molding, casting, and foam products?

Answer: Yes, if your product contains hazardous substances, you are required by law to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for products used in molding, casting, and foams before placing them on the market in the European Union. This ensures that emergency responders have the necessary data to handle any potential accidents or exposure.

Question: What details are required in the PCN for molding and foam products?

Answer: The PCN must include the product’s chemical composition, the hazard classification, emergency response information, and the Unique Formula Identifier (UFI). This data will help emergency responders manage incidents safely and quickly.

Question: What happens if I don’t submit a PCN for my molding, casting, or foam product?

Answer: Failure to submit a PCN could result in legal penalties, including the removal of your product from the market. Additionally, emergency responders will not have access to the necessary safety information to manage potential chemical accidents, putting human health and safety at risk.

Question: How do I submit a PCN for my products?

Answer: The PCN can be submitted through the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) online portal. We offer services to help you prepare and submit the required documentation, including the UFI, product labeling, and safety information for your molding, casting, or foam products.

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.