PCN & UFI for Textile & Leather Processing

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:

*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 Treatment Products

Textile and leather treatment products, including auxiliaries, are widely used in the industrial processing of textiles and leather. These products, such as impregnation agents and other auxiliary chemicals, must comply with the EU regulations for hazardous chemicals. A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is required to ensure that these products are safely managed in case of an emergency. By notifying the Poison Centre, manufacturers ensure that vital safety information is available for health professionals and emergency responders, which is crucial for minimizing risks associated with chemical exposure.

What is a UFI?

The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a code that uniquely identifies a hazardous chemical mixture. It must be included on the product label and linked to the Poison Centre Notification (PCN). For textile and leather treatment products, the UFI ensures that emergency responders can quickly identify the exact chemical mixture involved in an incident, improving response time and accuracy in managing the situation.

What is a PCN?

A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a detailed submission of product information to the Poison Centres. It provides critical details about the chemical composition, hazards, and emergency handling instructions for a product. For textile and leather treatment products, submitting a PCN is necessary for compliance with the EU’s chemical safety regulations. The PCN ensures that poison centres are prepared to handle any potential exposure or accidents efficiently.

What is CLP?

The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation is the European Union’s framework for managing the safe use of chemicals. Under this regulation, products like textile and leather treatment chemicals must be classified based on their hazards, labelled with appropriate warning symbols, and accompanied by safety instructions. CLP compliance ensures that workers and consumers understand the risks associated with handling these chemicals.

What is the Poison Centre?

The Poison Centre is a network of national agencies responsible for providing expert advice and support during chemical emergencies. These centres collect and manage data on hazardous chemicals and offer this information to emergency services and healthcare providers to ensure rapid and appropriate responses in the case of poisoning or exposure incidents. For textile and leather treatment products, registering with the Poison Centre ensures that all emergency responders have access to the most current product safety information.

Why is This Needed?

Textile and leather treatment products can pose significant health and environmental risks if not handled properly. By submitting a PCN, manufacturers help ensure that relevant information is available to handle emergencies efficiently, thereby protecting public health and the environment. The Poison Centre ensures that in the case of an emergency, healthcare providers and responders can quickly access critical information to reduce harm.

Since When is This by Law Obligatory?

As of January 1, 2021, it is mandatory under the EU’s CLP Regulation (Annex VIII) to submit a Poison Centre Notification for hazardous mixtures, including textile and leather treatment products. This law was introduced to enhance chemical safety across the EU and to ensure that poison centres have the necessary information to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies involving hazardous substances.

FAQ

Question: Why is it necessary to submit a PCN for textile and leather treatment products?

Answer: Submitting a PCN ensures that poison centres have up-to-date information about the hazards, composition, and emergency procedures for textile and leather treatment products. This is essential to handle emergencies swiftly and reduce the risk of harm to human health and the environment.

Question: When does a textile or leather treatment product need to be registered with the Poison Centre?

Answer: If your product is hazardous, it must be registered with the Poison Centre by January 1, 2021, in accordance with the CLP regulation. This ensures that the necessary safety information is available for emergency responders and healthcare providers.

Question: What are the consequences of not submitting a PCN for my product?

Answer: If you fail to submit a PCN for your product, you could face legal penalties, including fines, and your product may be prohibited from being sold or distributed in the EU. Additionally, in case of an emergency, healthcare providers would lack critical information needed to manage potential exposure effectively.

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.