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 Automotive and Aerospace Coatings
Automotive and aerospace coatings, including paints, hardeners, and reducers used for original equipment manufacturing (OEM) or repair and refinishing, are essential for protecting and enhancing the surfaces of vehicles and aircraft. These coatings provide vital functions, such as corrosion resistance, durability, and aesthetics. However, many of these coatings contain chemicals that may pose hazards, making it necessary to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN) to comply with EU regulations and ensure safety in case of emergency exposure.
What is a UFI?
The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a specific code assigned to a product to identify its exact chemical composition. For automotive and aerospace coatings, the UFI is essential for linking the product to its hazardous ingredients. This allows first responders to quickly and accurately identify the product’s composition in case of an accident or chemical exposure, facilitating a faster and more effective emergency response.
What is a PCN?
A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a report that manufacturers must submit to the Poison Centres. The PCN includes crucial information about the product, such as its chemical composition, classification, and emergency contact details. For automotive and aerospace coatings, this ensures that emergency responders can access essential safety data in case of a spill, leak, or exposure, helping to mitigate the risks associated with these hazardous chemicals.
What is CLP?
The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) Regulation is an EU regulation that requires hazardous chemicals to be classified according to their physical, health, and environmental hazards. For automotive and aerospace coatings, CLP ensures that the products are properly labelled with hazard symbols, signal words, and precautionary statements, providing users with the necessary information to handle the product safely and to minimize exposure risks.
What is the Poison Centre?
The Poison Centre is a network of national centers that provide emergency support in cases of chemical exposure or poisoning. By submitting a PCN for automotive and aerospace coatings, manufacturers ensure that their products are registered in the Poison Centre’s database, enabling first responders to access critical information for effective treatment and response in the event of an accident.
Why is This Needed?
The PCN submission is essential for ensuring that emergency responders have access to the correct safety data for automotive and aerospace coatings in the event of an emergency. As many of these coatings contain hazardous substances, it is vital that all necessary information, such as chemical composition and handling instructions, is readily available to minimize the risk of harm to humans and the environment. The notification system supports rapid, coordinated responses to incidents involving these products.
Since When is This by Law Obligatory?
Since January 1, 2021, manufacturers and importers of hazardous products in the EU have been legally required to submit a Poison Centre Notification (PCN). This law ensures that all hazardous products, including automotive and aerospace coatings, are registered in the Poison Centres to facilitate emergency response and improve public safety. Failure to comply with this regulation can result in fines, product recalls, and market removal.
FAQ
Question: Do I need to submit a PCN for my automotive or aerospace coating?
Answer: Yes, if your automotive or aerospace coating contains hazardous chemicals, you must submit a PCN to the Poison Centres. This ensures that emergency responders have access to vital safety information in case of exposure or accident.
Question: What is included in the PCN for automotive and aerospace coatings?
Answer: The PCN for automotive and aerospace coatings includes information such as the product’s UFI, its CLP classification, the chemical composition, and emergency contact details. This data is critical for emergency responders to take the appropriate actions in the event of an accident.
Question: What are the consequences if I don’t submit a PCN?
Answer: If you fail to submit a PCN, your product may not be legally sold in the EU. Non-compliance can result in fines, product recalls, or removal from the market. Additionally, emergency responders will not have access to necessary safety information in case of an emergency.
Question: How can I submit a PCN for my automotive or aerospace coating?
Answer: To submit a PCN, you will need to gather information about the product’s chemical composition, CLP classification, and emergency response details. Our company offers professional services to help you prepare and submit your PCN, ensuring full regulatory compliance with EU law.
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.
