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 Kitchen and Related Cleaning Products
Kitchen and related cleaning products, excluding biocidal products, descalers, and abrasive cleaners, often contain chemical substances that can pose health risks. These products, which are commonly used in kitchen environments for cleaning surfaces, utensils, and appliances, must be registered with the Poison Centre through a Poison Centre Notification (PCN). This registration ensures that safety data such as chemical composition, hazard information, and first aid instructions are easily accessible to emergency responders in case of accidental exposure or poisoning.
What is a UFI?
A Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a unique code assigned to each product formulation. For kitchen and related cleaning products, the UFI allows emergency responders to quickly identify the exact chemical formulation of the product. This helps in administering the correct medical treatment promptly in the event of accidental exposure.
What is a PCN?
A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a requirement for manufacturers of hazardous products, such as kitchen cleaners, to submit key safety data to the Poison Centre. This includes details such as the chemical composition of the product, associated health hazards, first aid measures, and safe handling information. The PCN ensures that emergency responders are prepared with the right information to handle poisoning incidents effectively.
What is CLP?
CLP stands for Classification, Labelling, and Packaging, which is a regulation in the EU that classifies chemical products based on their hazards. For kitchen and related cleaning products, CLP ensures that products are properly labeled with hazard symbols, precautionary statements, and first aid instructions. This makes it easier for consumers to safely use the products and provides emergency responders with essential information if needed.
What is the Poison Centre?
The Poison Centre is a centralized authority responsible for maintaining a database of safety data for hazardous products. Its role is to ensure that emergency responders have immediate access to accurate safety information in case of poisoning or chemical exposure. Manufacturers are required to register their products with the Poison Centre to provide this crucial information for health and safety purposes.
Why is This Needed?
Kitchen and related cleaning products, while effective for cleaning, may contain chemicals that are harmful if accidentally ingested, inhaled, or come into contact with the skin. Submitting a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) helps to ensure that emergency responders have all the necessary safety data, such as chemical composition and first aid measures, to treat exposure incidents quickly and effectively.
Since When is This by Law Obligatory?
The requirement for submitting a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for hazardous products, including kitchen and related cleaning products, became mandatory on January 1, 2021. This legislation was introduced to ensure that all hazardous chemical products are registered with the Poison Centre, allowing for rapid emergency responses and better protection of public health.
FAQ
Question: Do kitchen and related cleaning products need to be registered with the Poison Centre?
Answer: Yes, kitchen and related cleaning products that contain hazardous ingredients 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 and related cleaning products?
Answer: The UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a unique code that identifies the specific formulation of a product. For kitchen and related cleaning products, the UFI helps emergency responders to know the exact chemical composition of the product, which is crucial for administering proper medical treatment in case of exposure.
Question: Why is a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) required for kitchen and related cleaning products?
Answer: A PCN is required for kitchen and related cleaning products to ensure that emergency responders have access to vital safety data, including chemical composition, health hazards, and first aid instructions. This helps responders act quickly and effectively in case of accidental exposure.
Question: How does CLP apply to kitchen and related cleaning products?
Answer: CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) regulations require that kitchen and related cleaning products are 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 in case of exposure.
Question: When did the PCN requirement for hazardous kitchen cleaning products become law?
Answer: The PCN requirement 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.
