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 Abrasive Cleaning Products (Mechanical Action)
Abrasive cleaning products, which are designed to clean surfaces through mechanical action, such as all-purpose cleaners, and specialized cleaners for kitchen, toilet, or bathroom areas, must comply with Poison Centre Notification (PCN) requirements. These products can present a variety of health risks if not handled properly. By submitting a PCN, manufacturers ensure that emergency responders can access essential safety information in case of an accident, helping to reduce potential harm in case of exposure.
What is a UFI?
A Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a unique code that helps emergency responders quickly identify the chemical composition of a product. In the case of abrasive cleaning products, the UFI ensures that responders can swiftly access crucial safety information to manage any exposure to the product’s chemicals. This code is a key part of the Poison Centre Notification process.
What is a PCN?
A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a report submitted to the Poison Centre that contains important safety information about hazardous products. For abrasive cleaning products, the PCN includes details such as the chemical composition, potential health hazards, and emergency response procedures in case of accidental exposure. The PCN helps ensure that emergency responders have immediate access to this critical data to mitigate risks and provide accurate treatment.
What is CLP?
CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) is a European regulation that classifies products according to their hazardous properties, labels them with the appropriate hazard symbols, and provides clear safety instructions. For abrasive cleaning products, the CLP regulation ensures that users are informed of the potential risks and precautions that should be taken when handling these products.
What is the Poison Centre?
The Poison Centre is a central body that receives notifications for hazardous products within the European Union. It ensures that emergency responders, healthcare professionals, and the public have quick and reliable access to safety data in the event of an exposure or poisoning incident. Registering abrasive cleaning products with the Poison Centre makes this information available to ensure quick and effective emergency responses.
Why is This Needed?
The PCN requirement for abrasive cleaning products ensures that in the event of an emergency, such as accidental ingestion or skin exposure, emergency responders can quickly access detailed information about the product’s chemical hazards, toxicity, and treatment recommendations. This helps prevent or mitigate serious health risks and ensures that appropriate safety measures are taken during an emergency.
Since When is This by Law Obligatory?
Since January 1, 2021, it has been mandatory for manufacturers of hazardous abrasive cleaning products to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) in accordance with EU regulations. This law aims to improve public health and safety by ensuring that emergency responders have access to comprehensive safety information about cleaning products.
FAQ
Question: Do all abrasive cleaning products need to be registered with the Poison Centre?
Answer: Yes, all hazardous abrasive cleaning products must be registered with the Poison Centre to ensure that emergency responders have quick access to essential safety information in case of exposure or accidents.
Question: What is the UFI for abrasive cleaning products?
Answer: The UFI (Unique Formula Identifier) is a code assigned to a product’s chemical formula. For abrasive cleaning products, the UFI enables emergency responders to quickly identify the chemical composition and determine the appropriate response to an exposure incident.
Question: Why do abrasive cleaning products need to be notified to the Poison Centre?
Answer: Abrasive cleaning products need to be notified to the Poison Centre to ensure that emergency responders can rapidly access vital safety information in case of an emergency. This helps mitigate risks and ensures appropriate treatment can be provided to those exposed to the product.
Question: How does the CLP regulation apply to abrasive cleaning products?
Answer: The CLP regulation classifies abrasive cleaning products based on their potential hazards and labels them with hazard symbols and safety information. This helps users understand the risks associated with the product and take necessary precautions during use.
Question: When did the requirement for submitting a PCN for abrasive cleaning products come into effect?
Answer: The requirement to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for abrasive cleaning products came into effect on January 1, 2021, under new EU regulations aimed at improving safety and emergency response measures for hazardous products.
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.
