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 Vehicles with the Poison Centre
Air care products for vehicles, such as sprays, gels, or air fresheners, are used to deodorize or provide fragrance within a vehicle’s interior. These products often contain chemicals that can pose health risks if ingested, inhaled, or come into contact with skin. Therefore, it is mandatory to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for air care products used in vehicles to ensure emergency responders can access the necessary safety data in case of an incident. Registration helps improve safety and ensures that first responders can act effectively in an emergency involving such products.
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 vehicles, the UFI helps emergency responders quickly access detailed safety data in the event of an emergency. It is a crucial identifier that ensures the chemical composition of the product is known to authorities when needed.
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 report includes important safety information such as the product’s chemical composition, hazard classification, first-aid measures, and emergency contact details. Submitting a PCN for air care products for vehicles ensures that emergency responders have the necessary data to respond efficiently and safely during an emergency.
What is CLP?
CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) is an EU regulation that provides a system for classifying, labeling, and packaging chemicals based on their hazards. This regulation ensures that hazardous chemicals are appropriately labeled with hazard symbols, safety warnings, and instructions for safe handling. For air care products for vehicles, CLP helps provide the necessary safety information on labels to reduce the risk of accidents and exposure.
What is the Poison Centre?
The Poison Centre is a centralized database that stores safety information about hazardous chemicals used in consumer products, including air care products for vehicles. This data is accessible to emergency responders, healthcare professionals, and poison control centers, providing them with vital information in case of exposure to a hazardous substance. By registering your air care product for vehicles with the Poison Centre, you help ensure that safety information is readily available when needed most.
Why is This Needed?
Air care products for vehicles contain chemicals that could be hazardous if mishandled or if accidental exposure occurs. A Poison Centre Notification ensures that safety information, including chemical composition and emergency response procedures, is available to first responders and healthcare providers in case of an emergency. This helps minimize health risks and supports prompt, informed action in emergencies.
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 vehicles, within the European Union. This regulation was introduced to improve public safety and ensure that emergency responders have access to critical data to manage hazardous product incidents effectively.
FAQ
Question: Do I need a UFI for my air care product for vehicles?
Answer: Yes, air care products for vehicles are required to have a Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) as part of the Poison Centre Notification process. The UFI helps emergency responders quickly access important safety data in case of an emergency.
Question: Is submitting a PCN mandatory for air care products for vehicles?
Answer: Yes, any air care product for vehicles that is classified as hazardous under CLP regulations must have a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) submitted. This includes air fresheners, sprays, and gels used in vehicles.
Question: How does CLP apply to my air care product for vehicles?
Answer: CLP (Classification, Labelling, and Packaging) ensures that your air care product for vehicles is properly classified based on its potential hazards. It also mandates that appropriate hazard symbols, safety instructions, and emergency handling procedures are included on the product label to inform consumers and emergency responders.
Question: What is the role of the Poison Centre in this process?
Answer: The Poison Centre stores safety information about hazardous products and makes it available to emergency responders, healthcare professionals, and poison control centers. By registering your air care product for vehicles with the Poison Centre, you ensure that emergency personnel have access to the necessary data to manage an incident or exposure effectively.
Question: When did it become legally mandatory to submit a PCN for air care products for vehicles?
Answer: The legal requirement to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) for hazardous products, including air care products for vehicles, became mandatory on January 1, 2021. This regulation aims to improve safety and emergency response across EU 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.
