PCN & UFI for Non-Descaling 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 Machinery and Equipment

Cleaners for kitchen machinery and equipment are critical products used in the maintenance and hygiene of kitchens, restaurants, and food-processing environments. These products can contain hazardous chemicals that, if not managed properly, may pose serious risks to human health. Therefore, it is mandatory to register these cleaners with the Poison Centre through a Poison Centre Notification (PCN). This ensures that emergency responders can access essential safety information in the event of accidental exposure.

What is a UFI?

A Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a unique code assigned to each product formulation. For cleaners used on kitchen machinery and equipment, such as degreasers and detergents, the UFI helps emergency responders quickly identify the specific formulation of the product, enabling them to provide the appropriate medical treatment or intervention in case of accidental exposure.

What is a PCN?

A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a required process under European Union regulations that ensures hazardous products are properly documented for safety purposes. Cleaners for kitchen machinery and equipment must submit a PCN to the Poison Centre. The notification includes safety data such as chemical ingredients, hazard classifications, and emergency response measures, ensuring that emergency responders have all necessary information to act swiftly in case of exposure.

What is CLP?

CLP stands for Classification, Labelling, and Packaging, which is a regulation that governs the classification of chemicals based on their hazards. The regulation also ensures that products, such as cleaners for kitchen machinery, are labeled with appropriate hazard symbols and precautionary statements. This information is essential for safe handling, use, and emergency response, helping prevent accidents and exposure.

What is the Poison Centre?

The Poison Centre is a centralized authority that manages the registration and safety data of hazardous products throughout the European Union. It provides emergency responders with essential information about the chemical composition of products and first aid measures. The Poison Centre plays a crucial role in ensuring that all hazardous products, such as cleaners for kitchen machinery, are registered and properly documented to protect public health and safety.

Why is This Needed?

Cleaners for kitchen machinery and equipment can contain harmful substances that pose risks to health if they are accidentally ingested, inhaled, or come into contact with the skin or eyes. By registering these products with the Poison Centre, manufacturers ensure that emergency responders can access vital safety information when needed. This allows them to act swiftly and effectively in response to exposure incidents, preventing long-term harm or injury.

Since When is This by Law Obligatory?

The obligation to register hazardous products with the Poison Centre became mandatory as of January 1, 2021. This regulation applies to all products classified as hazardous under the CLP regulation, including cleaners used for kitchen machinery and equipment, to ensure they are appropriately documented and accessible in emergency situations.

FAQ

Question: Do cleaners for kitchen machinery and equipment need to be registered with the Poison Centre?

Answer: Yes, any cleaner for kitchen machinery and equipment that contains hazardous substances must be registered with the Poison Centre. This ensures that emergency responders can access essential safety information during an emergency.

Question: What is the UFI for kitchen machinery cleaners?

Answer: The UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a unique code assigned to each product. It helps emergency responders quickly identify the product’s chemical composition and take the necessary steps in case of exposure.

Question: Why is a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) required for cleaners used on kitchen machinery?

Answer: A PCN is required to ensure that safety data, including chemical ingredients, hazard information, and first aid measures, is available to emergency responders in the event of an incident involving the product. This information helps to ensure the safe use of the product and a prompt, accurate response in emergencies.

Question: How does CLP apply to cleaners for kitchen machinery and equipment?

Answer: The CLP regulation ensures that cleaners for kitchen machinery are classified based on their hazards, and that they are appropriately labeled with hazard symbols and safety instructions. This helps to ensure the product is used safely and that emergency responders have access to critical safety information if needed.

Question: When did the requirement to notify the Poison Centre for these cleaners become law?

Answer: The requirement to submit a Poison Centre Notification for hazardous products, including cleaners for kitchen machinery and equipment, 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.