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 Lamp Oils
Lamp oils, whether scented or unscented, are commonly used for lighting and decorative purposes. These products can contain hazardous chemicals such as hydrocarbons, which pose health risks if misused or accidentally ingested. To comply with EU regulations and ensure public safety, lamp oils are required to have a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for hazardous formulations. This ensures that poison centres have access to essential safety information for emergency response in case of exposure or accidents.
What is a UFI?
The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a 16-character alphanumeric code that identifies a specific formulation of a product, such as lamp oil, for Poison Centre Notification purposes. It helps poison centres quickly locate the relevant safety information in case of an emergency. The UFI must be displayed on the product label or included in accompanying documentation.
What is a PCN?
A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a regulatory submission required by EU law for hazardous mixtures, including lamp oils. The PCN contains essential product details such as the chemical composition, hazard classification, intended use, packaging, and the UFI. This data is shared with poison centres across the EU to help them respond to emergencies involving these products.
What is CLP?
The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) regulation ensures that hazardous products, including lamp oils, are appropriately labeled and classified according to their potential risks. Under the CLP regulation, lamp oils must display relevant hazard symbols, precautionary statements, and the UFI, making them safer for consumers to handle.
What is the Poison Centre?
The Poison Centre is a network of national organizations that manage cases of chemical exposure and poisoning. These centers provide emergency assistance and guidance during incidents involving hazardous products like lamp oils. By accessing PCN data, poison centres can quickly and accurately respond to exposure situations.
Why is This Needed?
Lamp oils may contain flammable substances and chemicals that can be toxic if ingested, inhaled, or come into contact with the skin. A PCN ensures that poison centres have accurate and up-to-date safety information to provide effective medical advice and assistance in case of an accident or misuse.
Since When is This by Law Obligatory?
The requirement to submit a PCN for hazardous mixtures, including lamp oils, has been obligatory since January 1, 2021, under Annex VIII of the CLP regulation. This law aims to ensure that all hazardous products have the necessary safety data readily available to emergency responders.
FAQ
Question: Do all lamp oils require a PCN?
Answer: No, only lamp oils classified as hazardous under the CLP regulation require a PCN submission.
Question: Where should the UFI be displayed on lamp oils?
Answer: The UFI must be displayed on the product label, or in accompanying documentation like safety data sheets, if labeling is impractical.
Question: Who is responsible for submitting the PCN for lamp oils?
Answer: The manufacturer, importer, or downstream user placing the lamp oil on the EU market is responsible for submitting the PCN.
Question: What information is required for the PCN submission for lamp oils?
Answer: The PCN must include details such as the lamp oil’s chemical composition, hazard classification, intended use, packaging, and the UFI.
Question: What happens if a PCN is not submitted for lamp oils?
Answer: Non-compliance with the PCN requirement can result in fines, product recalls, or restrictions on the sale of the lamp oil within the EU.
Question: Are scented and unscented lamp oils treated differently under the PCN regulation?
Answer: No, both scented and unscented lamp oils are subject to the same PCN requirements if they are classified as hazardous under the CLP regulation.
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.
