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 Air Care Products for Shoes with the Poison Centre
Air care products for shoes are designed to deodorize, freshen, or provide a fragrance for footwear. These products may come in the form of sprays, powders, or other forms, and are often used to combat odor or maintain the freshness of shoes. Since these products may contain chemicals that could pose a risk if ingested, inhaled, or come into contact with the skin, it is required by law to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) to ensure that emergency responders and healthcare professionals can access the relevant safety data in case of an emergency. Registering these products helps improve safety and allows for quicker response in the event of exposure or an incident.
What is a UFI?
A UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a code that uniquely identifies a specific chemical formulation of a product. For air care products for shoes, the UFI is used to help emergency responders quickly access detailed safety information in the event of an emergency. It ensures that the chemical composition of the product is known, allowing for efficient and safe management of any incidents.
What is a PCN?
A PCN (Poison Centre Notification) is a report submitted by the manufacturer or importer of a product to the Poison Centre. The PCN contains essential safety information about the product, such as its chemical composition, hazard classification, first-aid measures, and emergency contact details. For air care products for shoes, submitting a PCN ensures that emergency responders have the necessary data to manage an emergency effectively and safely.
What is CLP?
CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) is an EU regulation that sets out the rules for the classification, labelling, and packaging of chemicals. This ensures that hazardous chemicals are properly identified and that consumers and emergency responders are informed about any potential dangers. For air care products for shoes, CLP ensures that the correct hazard symbols, safety instructions, and warnings are included on the product label, helping to prevent accidents and exposure to harmful substances.
What is the Poison Centre?
The Poison Centre is a centralized database that stores safety information for hazardous products. This information is made available to emergency responders, healthcare professionals, and poison control centers to ensure they have quick access to critical data in case of an emergency. By registering air care products for shoes with the Poison Centre, manufacturers ensure that essential safety information is accessible when needed most.
Why is This Needed?
Air care products for shoes may contain substances that could be harmful if exposed to humans or animals, such as solvents, fragrances, or other chemicals. The Poison Centre Notification process ensures that the necessary safety information is available to emergency responders, helping them to effectively handle any incidents or exposure. By registering these products, manufacturers help protect public health and safety.
Since When is It by Law Obligatory?
As of January 1, 2021, it became a legal requirement for manufacturers and importers to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for hazardous products, including air care products for shoes, within the European Union. This regulation was introduced to improve public safety and ensure that emergency responders have access to vital safety information for hazardous products.
FAQ
Question: Do I need a UFI for my air care product for shoes?
Answer: Yes, a Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is required for air care products for shoes as part of the Poison Centre Notification process. The UFI helps emergency responders quickly access important safety information related to your product in case of an emergency.
Question: Is submitting a PCN mandatory for air care products for shoes?
Answer: Yes, any air care product for shoes that is classified as hazardous under CLP regulations must have a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) submitted. This includes sprays, powders, and other products that deodorize or fragrance shoes.
Question: How does CLP apply to my air care product for shoes?
Answer: CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) ensures that your air care product for shoes is correctly classified based on its potential hazards. It also mandates the correct labeling with hazard symbols, safety instructions, and emergency handling procedures to ensure safe usage and handling of the product.
Question: What is the role of the Poison Centre in this process?
Answer: The Poison Centre collects and stores safety data for hazardous products, including air care products for shoes. By registering your product with the Poison Centre, you ensure that emergency responders and healthcare professionals have access to vital safety information in the event of an incident or exposure.
Question: When did it become legally mandatory to submit a PCN for air care products for shoes?
Answer: The legal requirement to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for hazardous products, including air care products for shoes, became mandatory on January 1, 2021. This regulation is part of the EU’s efforts to improve safety and emergency response capabilities across member states.
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.
