PCN & UFI for Personal Item Cleaners

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 Other Cleaners for Specific Personal Items

Cleaners formulated for specific personal items—such as specialty footwear cleaners, watch strap cleaners, or cosmetic tool sanitizers—often contain chemical agents capable of removing dirt, oils, or residues. If these agents meet the CLP criteria for hazardous substances, the product requires a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) to ensure that comprehensive safety data is readily available to poison centers. This notification enables emergency responders to provide fast, accurate medical guidance in the event of accidental misuse or exposure.

What is a UFI?

The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a 16-character alphanumeric code that links a hazardous product to its exact chemical composition. For cleaners designed for specific personal items, this UFI must appear on the product label, typically near hazard symbols or safety warnings. In case of an emergency, poison centers use this identifier to quickly access the product’s formulation details.

What is a PCN?

A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a regulatory requirement under EU law for hazardous chemical mixtures placed on the EU market. Submitting a PCN for personal item cleaners provides poison centers with essential data—such as chemical composition, potential hazards, and safe usage instructions—so that healthcare professionals can respond effectively to incidents of accidental exposure or ingestion.

What is CLP?

The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) regulation harmonizes how chemical hazards are identified and communicated within the EU. Personal item cleaners classified as hazardous under CLP must display clear hazard symbols, precautionary statements, and a UFI on the product label. This labeling helps consumers and professionals understand potential risks and how to use the cleaner safely.

What is the Poison Centre?

The Poison Centre is a network of institutions dedicated to providing guidance and medical advice in the event of chemical exposure. By submitting a PCN, manufacturers and distributors ensure that poison centers can swiftly access the product’s formulation data, enabling accurate first-aid instructions and preventing severe health outcomes.

Why is This Needed?

Cleaners for specific personal items may include chemicals that cause harm if inhaled, ingested, or exposed to skin or eyes. Ensuring poison centers have detailed safety and composition information reduces the risk of serious injury by allowing medical personnel to offer targeted, swift assistance.

Since When is This by Law Obligatory?

As of January 1, 2021, hazardous chemical mixtures—such as certain personal item cleaners—must be registered via a PCN according to EU CLP regulations. This compliance measure upholds safety standards and promotes efficient emergency response throughout member states.

FAQ

Question: Do all cleaners for specific personal items need a PCN?

Answer: Only those cleaners classified as hazardous under CLP regulations require a PCN. Non-hazardous products are exempt.

Question: Where should the UFI be located on the label?

Answer: The UFI must be clearly displayed on the product label, typically near the hazard symbols or safety instructions, to ensure swift identification during emergencies.

Question: What data is included in a PCN for these cleaners?

Answer: A PCN contains information on the product’s chemical composition, hazard classification, packaging, intended use, and first-aid measures for effective emergency response.

Question: Are products for professional use also subject to PCN requirements?

Answer: Yes, if a cleaner is classified as hazardous, PCN compliance applies to both consumer and professional-use products under EU law.

Question: What are the consequences of not submitting a PCN?

Answer: Non-compliance can result in fines, legal penalties, or restrictions on marketing the product within the EU until requirements are met.

Question: When did the PCN requirement become mandatory?

Answer: The obligation to submit a PCN for hazardous chemical products began on January 1, 2021, under EU CLP regulations.

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.