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 Fertilisers and Fertilising Products
Fertilisers and fertilising products are essential for providing nutrients to plants or improving nutrient efficiency. These products, including those mixed with inhibitors or chelating agents, require a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) under EU regulations. This ensures that critical safety and hazard information is accessible to poison centers in case of accidental exposure or misuse.
What is a UFI?
The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a 16-character alphanumeric code that links a fertiliser product to its Poison Centre Notification. The UFI must be displayed on the product label to enable quick identification of the product during emergencies.
What is a PCN?
A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a submission to EU poison centers containing detailed information about a fertiliser product, such as its chemical composition, hazard classification, and intended use. This data enables poison centers to provide accurate medical advice and emergency response services.
What is CLP?
The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) regulation ensures that hazardous chemicals, including fertilisers, are properly classified, labelled, and packaged. Fertilisers subject to CLP requirements must display hazard symbols, precautionary statements, and the UFI on their labels to inform users about potential risks.
What is the Poison Centre?
The Poison Centre is a network of national organizations dedicated to handling chemical exposure and poisoning cases. By accessing PCN data, poison centers can provide precise guidance and support in emergencies involving fertilisers or other hazardous products.
Why is This Needed?
Fertilisers often contain substances that could pose risks to human health or the environment if mishandled. The PCN ensures poison centers have detailed product data to respond effectively to accidents, enhancing public safety and environmental protection.
Since When is This by Law Obligatory?
The requirement to submit a PCN for hazardous mixtures, including fertilisers and fertilising products, has been in effect since January 1, 2021, as per Annex VIII of the CLP regulation.
FAQ
Question: Do all fertilisers require a PCN?
Answer: No, only fertilisers classified as hazardous under the CLP regulation require a PCN.
Question: What information is needed to complete a PCN?
Answer: The PCN requires details about the product’s chemical composition, hazard classification, intended use, packaging, and the Unique Formula Identifier (UFI).
Question: Where should the UFI be displayed?
Answer: The UFI must be printed on the product label near the hazard and precautionary information.
Question: Who is responsible for submitting the PCN?
Answer: The manufacturer, importer, or downstream user placing the fertiliser on the EU market is responsible for submitting the PCN.
Question: What are the consequences of non-compliance?
Answer: Non-compliance can result in fines, product recalls, or restrictions on the sale of the fertiliser within the EU.
Question: Are all soil-related products subject to PCN requirements?
Answer: No, soil remediation products used for contaminated areas are not included in this category and may fall under separate regulatory frameworks.
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.
