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 Textile and Leather Cleaning and Care Products
Textile and leather cleaning and care products, including those designed for footwear, often contain chemical agents such as surfactants, solvents, and protective coatings. These ingredients help remove stains, maintain the material’s flexibility, and preserve its appearance. If these products are classified as hazardous under EU regulations, a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) becomes legally required to ensure emergency responders can quickly access critical product information. By submitting a PCN, manufacturers and distributors help poison centers provide effective, timely assistance if exposure occurs.
What is a UFI?
The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a 16-character alphanumeric code that connects a product to its precise chemical composition. For textile and leather cleaning products, including footwear care items, the UFI must be clearly labeled, typically near any hazard symbols or safety instructions. This code enables poison centers to immediately identify the product in emergencies and provide accurate medical guidance.
What is a PCN?
A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a mandatory registration process for hazardous chemical mixtures sold in the EU. It involves submitting detailed data on the product’s composition, hazard classification, labeling, and intended use. For textile and leather cleaning and care products, a PCN ensures that poison centers have all relevant information to assist in the event of an exposure incident.
What is CLP?
The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) regulation standardizes how chemicals are classified and labeled across EU member states. Products classified as hazardous, including textile and leather care items, must display appropriate hazard symbols, risk phrases, and the UFI on the label. This labeling helps users handle the product safely and informs emergency responders about potential risks.
What is the Poison Centre?
The Poison Centre is a network of national institutions tasked with advising and assisting in chemical exposure incidents. By registering a hazardous cleaning or care product through a PCN, manufacturers ensure that poison centers can swiftly retrieve the product’s formulation and safety data, enabling them to give precise and timely medical support when needed.
Why is This Needed?
Textile and leather cleaning and care products may contain chemicals that can cause harm if ingested, inhaled, or contacted with skin or eyes. Submitting a PCN guarantees that poison centers have immediate access to the necessary product details, thereby improving emergency response times and potentially reducing the severity of health outcomes related to accidental exposures.
Since When is This by Law Obligatory?
Under EU legislation, the requirement to submit a PCN for hazardous chemical products became obligatory on January 1, 2021. This applies to all mixtures classified as hazardous, including textile and leather care products, ensuring uniform emergency protocols across EU member states.
FAQ
Question: Do all textile and leather cleaning products require a PCN?
Answer: Only products classified as hazardous under the CLP regulation need a PCN. Non-hazardous items are exempt from this requirement.
Question: Where should the UFI be printed on the product?
Answer: The UFI must be clearly displayed on the product label, typically near the hazard symbols or precautionary statements.
Question: What data is included in a PCN for textile and leather cleaning products?
Answer: A PCN submission includes chemical composition details, hazard classification, labeling information, recommended first aid measures, and usage guidelines.
Question: Are colourants covered under this category?
Answer: No, colourants are addressed separately under ‘Dyes’ or ‘Pigments’ and are not included in textile and leather cleaners or care products.
Question: What happens if a manufacturer fails to submit a PCN?
Answer: Non-compliance with PCN requirements can lead to legal penalties, such as fines or restrictions on selling the product within the EU market.
Question: Who is responsible for submitting the PCN?
Answer: The manufacturer, importer, or distributor placing the product on the EU market is typically responsible for filing the PCN.
Question: When did the PCN requirement officially take effect?
Answer: The obligation to submit a PCN for hazardous products has been in place since January 1, 2021, under the EU 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.
