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 Other Art Materials and Decorative Chemical Products
Other art materials and chemical products used for decorative purposes that are not already covered by specific regulations must also comply with Poison Centre Notification (PCN) requirements. These products, which include various chemicals used in crafting, painting, and other creative applications, may present health risks if mishandled or improperly used. Registering with the Poison Centre ensures that safety data for these products is available in case of an emergency, allowing emergency responders to react appropriately and mitigate potential harm.
What is a UFI?
A Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a unique code assigned to a product’s chemical formulation. This code allows emergency responders to quickly identify the specific chemical composition of a product, facilitating an effective and accurate response in case of exposure. For art materials or decorative chemicals, the UFI helps provide precise safety information in the event of accidents or poisoning.
What is a PCN?
A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a report that must be submitted to the Poison Centre for products that present health or environmental hazards. For other art materials and decorative chemical products, the PCN includes detailed safety information such as chemical composition, hazards, and safety measures. This notification ensures that emergency responders have immediate access to vital data when dealing with potential exposure incidents.
What is CLP?
CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) is an EU regulation that classifies products according to their hazardous properties, labels them with appropriate hazard symbols, and provides clear safety instructions. For art materials and decorative chemical products, the CLP regulation helps consumers understand the risks associated with the product and ensures proper handling and use.
What is the Poison Centre?
The Poison Centre is the central body responsible for receiving and disseminating data on hazardous chemicals within the EU. It ensures that emergency responders, healthcare professionals, and the general public have access to important safety information in case of exposure to dangerous chemicals. Registering products with the Poison Centre ensures that essential safety data is readily available in emergencies.
Why is This Needed?
For art materials and decorative chemical products, registration with the Poison Centre is necessary to make critical safety information accessible in case of emergencies. In situations of exposure, whether accidental ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact, having quick access to product safety data can minimize health risks and lead to a faster, more effective response from emergency responders. By submitting a PCN, manufacturers ensure that their products comply with safety standards and that consumers are adequately protected.
Since When is This by Law Obligatory?
Since January 1, 2021, it has been legally required for manufacturers of hazardous chemical products, including art materials and decorative products, to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) under EU regulations. This obligation ensures that critical safety information is available for emergency responders, improving public health and safety across the European Union.
FAQ
Question: Do all art materials and decorative chemical products need to be registered with the Poison Centre?
Answer: Yes, all hazardous art materials and decorative chemical products that are not already covered by specific regulations need to be registered with the Poison Centre. This ensures that emergency responders have access to the necessary safety information in case of an accident.
Question: What is the UFI for art materials and decorative chemicals?
Answer: The UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a unique code assigned to each product’s chemical composition. For art materials and decorative chemical products, the UFI helps emergency responders quickly identify the product and access critical safety information in case of exposure or poisoning.
Question: Why is submitting a PCN necessary for art materials?
Answer: Submitting a PCN (Poison Centre Notification) is necessary for art materials and decorative chemical products because it ensures that emergency responders have immediate access to essential safety data. In case of an emergency, having this information available can help mitigate the effects of exposure and improve response times.
Question: How does the CLP regulation apply to art materials?
Answer: The CLP regulation requires art materials and decorative chemical products to be classified according to their hazards, labelled with appropriate hazard symbols, and include safety instructions. This helps ensure that users are properly informed about the potential risks and can use the products safely.
Question: When did the requirement to submit a PCN for art materials come into effect?
Answer: The requirement to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for art materials and decorative chemical products came into effect on January 1, 2021. Since this date, all hazardous chemical products must be registered with the Poison Centre to ensure that critical safety information is available in case of an emergency.
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.
