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 Solvents and Extraction Agents
Solvents and extraction agents are commonly used in industrial and laboratory applications to dissolve or extract other substances. These chemicals can be hazardous if not handled properly, potentially leading to health risks or environmental damage. As a result, it is required by law for manufacturers and distributors of hazardous solvents and extraction agents to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) to ensure that the product’s hazard information is accessible to poison centres and emergency responders in case of an emergency.
What is a UFI?
The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a code used to uniquely identify a chemical mixture. This UFI is crucial for emergency responders and poison centres to quickly access detailed information about the chemical composition of the product in case of exposure. For solvents and extraction agents, having a UFI is mandatory and helps ensure accurate identification in urgent situations.
What is a PCN?
A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a regulatory requirement for hazardous chemical mixtures. It provides detailed safety information about the product, including hazard classification, first aid instructions, and precautionary measures. For solvents and extraction agents, submitting a PCN ensures that poison centres have the necessary information to manage any emergencies involving the product.
What is CLP?
The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) regulation is a European Union regulation that ensures all hazardous chemicals are properly classified, labelled, and packaged. Solvents and extraction agents must be labelled according to CLP requirements, providing essential hazard information to prevent accidents and ensure proper handling. The CLP regulation is an essential component of product safety within the EU market.
What is the Poison Centre?
The Poison Centre is a network of national poison centres across Europe that provides vital information and assistance in the event of chemical exposure. The poison centre relies on the data provided in the PCN to quickly assess the situation and provide medical and safety advice for handling chemical-related emergencies, ensuring rapid response and treatment.
Why is This Needed?
Solvents and extraction agents can pose significant health and environmental risks if mishandled or improperly stored. A PCN is essential to ensure that poison centres and emergency responders have accurate, up-to-date information about the product’s hazards, composition, and treatment measures. This helps mitigate the risks associated with chemical exposure and ensures public and environmental safety.
Since When is This by Law Obligatory?
The requirement for submitting a PCN for hazardous chemical mixtures, including solvents and extraction agents, became obligatory on January 1, 2021, under Annex VIII of the CLP Regulation. This law ensures that all hazardous mixtures are registered with poison centres across the EU to facilitate effective emergency responses.
FAQ
Question: Do solvents and extraction agents require a PCN?
Answer: Yes, if the solvent or extraction agent is classified as hazardous under the CLP regulation, a PCN must be submitted. This ensures that all relevant safety and hazard data are available to poison centres in case of an emergency.
Question: What information is required for a PCN submission for solvents and extraction agents?
Answer: A PCN submission for solvents and extraction agents requires information such as the chemical composition, hazard classification, first aid instructions, and safety precautions. The UFI must also be included as part of the registration process.
Question: Where should the UFI be displayed on the product label?
Answer: The UFI should be clearly displayed on the product label, alongside other hazard information, so that it can be easily referenced in case of an emergency or exposure.
Question: Who is responsible for submitting the PCN for solvents and extraction agents?
Answer: The manufacturer, importer, or distributor of the solvent or extraction agent is responsible for submitting the PCN to the relevant national Poison Centre.
Question: What happens if a PCN is not submitted for hazardous solvents and extraction agents?
Answer: Failure to submit a PCN for hazardous solvents and extraction agents can result in fines, market restrictions, or removal of the product from the market. Compliance is essential to ensure safe handling and regulatory adherence within the EU.
Question: Are all solvents and extraction agents classified as hazardous under CLP?
Answer: Not all solvents and extraction agents are classified as hazardous, but if they contain chemicals that are considered hazardous under CLP, a PCN must be submitted. It is important to assess the hazard classification of the product to determine if a PCN is required.
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.
