PCN & UFI for Portable Heating & Cooking Fuels

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 Camp Fuels

Camp fuels, which are used for portable heating, cooking, and lighting devices such as camping stoves and lanterns, are essential for outdoor activities. These fuels, typically including propane, butane, or alcohol-based mixtures, can pose serious health and safety risks due to their flammability and chemical composition. Under EU regulations, camp fuels are required to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) to ensure that poison centres have access to vital safety and hazard data in the event of accidents or misuse.

What is a UFI?

The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a 16-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a specific formulation of a product, such as camp fuel. This code links the product to its Poison Centre Notification, ensuring that poison centres can quickly retrieve the necessary safety information during emergencies. The UFI must be printed on the product label or included in related documentation.

What is a PCN?

A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a submission that provides essential product information, including chemical composition, hazard classification, and intended use, to poison centres across the EU. For camp fuels, the PCN ensures that emergency responders and poison centres have access to up-to-date data to offer precise medical advice and guidance in case of exposure or accidents involving the product.

What is CLP?

The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) regulation is an EU standard that classifies chemicals and products based on their hazards. Camp fuels must comply with CLP by displaying hazard symbols, warning labels, and precautionary statements on their packaging. The UFI must also be included on the label to provide an immediate link to the PCN data for emergency response.

What is the Poison Centre?

The Poison Centre is a network of national institutions that manage cases of chemical exposure or poisoning. By accessing the data in a PCN, poison centres can offer immediate and accurate medical advice and guidance to respond to emergencies involving hazardous substances, such as camp fuels.

Why is This Needed?

Camp fuels contain flammable and potentially toxic substances that can pose significant risks to human health, especially in emergencies such as spills, inhalation, or accidental ingestion. A PCN ensures that poison centres have the required safety data to act quickly and effectively during exposure incidents, protecting both consumers and the environment.

Since When is This by Law Obligatory?

Since January 1, 2021, it has been mandatory under Annex VIII of the CLP regulation for manufacturers, importers, and downstream users to submit a PCN for hazardous mixtures, including camp fuels. This law ensures that essential safety data is readily available to poison centres throughout the EU.

FAQ

Question: Do all camp fuels need a PCN?

Answer: Yes, all camp fuels classified as hazardous under the CLP regulation need a PCN. This includes fuels like butane, propane, and other combustible mixtures used in stoves and lanterns.

Question: Where should the UFI be displayed on camp fuels?

Answer: The UFI should be printed on the product label, near the hazard symbols, and precautionary statements, or included in accompanying documentation like the safety data sheet.

Question: Who is responsible for submitting the PCN for camp fuels?

Answer: The manufacturer, importer, or downstream user who places the camp fuel on the EU market is responsible for submitting the PCN.

Question: What information is included in the PCN for camp fuels?

Answer: The PCN for camp fuels must include the chemical composition, hazard classification, intended use, packaging details, and the UFI for each specific formulation.

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

Answer: Non-compliance with the PCN requirement can lead to fines, product recalls, and restrictions on the sale of the camp fuel within the EU.

Question: Are lamp oils included in the same regulation as camp fuels?

Answer: No, lamp oils are classified separately. The PCN requirements for camp fuels do not apply to lamp oils, which are regulated differently under EU law.

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.