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.
Registering Adhesives and Sealants for Paper and Board Related Processes
Specialized adhesives and sealants used in paper, board, and related processes are essential for industries such as packaging, labelling, paper-to-board lamination, and bookbinding. These products are designed to ensure strong, durable bonds between paper and other materials, contributing to the production of high-quality, safe, and effective packaging and printed materials. To ensure these adhesives meet safety and regulatory standards, they must be registered with the EU Poison Centre. This registration helps in maintaining product safety and compliance, providing vital information for emergency responders in case of exposure.
What is a UFI?
A UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a unique code assigned to chemical products, including adhesives and sealants used in paper and board related processes. This code is required to be displayed on the product label and is part of the Poison Centre Notification (PCN). The UFI helps emergency responders quickly identify the product and understand its potential hazards, which is critical in case of exposure incidents.
What is a PCN?
A PCN (Poison Centre Notification) is a legal requirement for manufacturers to notify the EU Poison Centre about their chemical products. For adhesives and sealants used in paper and board processes, a PCN ensures that the product complies with safety, labeling, and regulatory standards. The notification includes essential data, such as the product’s chemical composition, hazard classifications, safe usage instructions, and emergency contact information.
What is CLP?
CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) is an EU regulation that dictates how hazardous chemicals must be classified, labeled, and packaged. For adhesives and sealants, the CLP classification includes hazard symbols, signal words, and safety instructions that inform users of the product’s risks. This regulation helps ensure that products used in paper, board, and packaging industries are safely handled and used according to their chemical properties.
What is the EU Poison Centre?
The EU Poison Centre is a central database that stores information about hazardous products within the European Union. It is designed to provide emergency responders, healthcare providers, and poison control centers with access to critical information in case of exposure to hazardous chemicals. Manufacturers are required to submit a PCN to the EU Poison Centre, ensuring that their product information is included and available for emergency management and safety protocols.
Why is This Needed?
Registering adhesives and sealants used in paper and board related processes with the EU Poison Centre is crucial for ensuring their safety and compliance with EU regulations. This registration provides emergency responders with the information they need to manage exposure incidents effectively, improving consumer safety and reducing health risks. It also guarantees that the product is labeled according to the CLP regulation and that the chemical composition is transparent and understood in case of emergencies.
Since When is It by Law Obligatory?
The legal requirement to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for hazardous chemical products, including adhesives and sealants used in paper and board related processes, became mandatory on January 1, 2021. From this date, all manufacturers and distributors must ensure that their products are registered with the EU Poison Centre before marketing them in the EU.
FAQ
Question: What is a UFI, and why do I need it for my adhesive product used in paper and board processing?
Answer: A UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a unique code that identifies the chemical composition of your adhesive product. It must be included on your product label as part of the Poison Centre Notification (PCN). The UFI allows emergency responders to quickly identify the product and its hazards in case of an exposure incident, helping ensure a prompt and effective response.
Question: What does submitting a PCN involve for adhesives and sealants used in paper and board related processes?
Answer: Submitting a PCN involves providing detailed information about your adhesive product, including its chemical composition, hazard classifications, safe usage instructions, and emergency contact information. This ensures that the product meets safety and regulatory standards and that emergency responders can manage any exposure incidents effectively.
Question: What does CLP mean for adhesives and sealants in paper and board related processes?
Answer: CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) ensures that your adhesives and sealants are classified according to their hazards and labeled with the appropriate safety symbols and instructions. For products used in paper and board related processes, this regulation helps inform users of the chemical risks and ensures the safe handling and use of these products.
Question: Why is the EU Poison Centre important in the context of adhesives and sealants for paper and board processing?
Answer: The EU Poison Centre plays a vital role by maintaining a central database that contains crucial safety information about hazardous products. For adhesives and sealants used in paper and board processing, the Poison Centre provides emergency responders and healthcare providers with the necessary data to manage exposure incidents safely and quickly.
Question: Why do I need to register my adhesives and sealants with the EU Poison Centre?
Answer: Registering your adhesives and sealants with the EU Poison Centre ensures compliance with EU safety and regulatory standards. It provides important hazard information that helps emergency responders and healthcare professionals manage exposure incidents effectively, ensuring consumer safety and minimizing health risks.
Question: When did it become mandatory to submit a PCN for adhesives and sealants used in paper and board related processes?
Answer: The requirement to submit a PCN for hazardous products, including adhesives and sealants for paper and board related processes, became mandatory on January 1, 2021. From this date, all manufacturers and distributors must ensure their products comply with this regulation before marketing them 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.
