PCN & UFI for Vehicle Cleaning & Care Products

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 Vehicle Cleaning and Care Products

Vehicle cleaning and care products, designed for use on cars, motorcycles, trucks, boats, or other vehicles, often contain chemical agents that effectively remove grime, grease, or oxidation while enhancing the appearance of surfaces. If these products meet the criteria for hazardous classification under EU regulations, they require a Poison Centre Notification (PCN). By submitting a PCN, manufacturers and distributors enable poison centers to access critical safety information, improving the response in case of accidental exposure and ensuring user safety across diverse automotive and marine applications.

What is a UFI?

The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a 16-character alphanumeric code assigned to a hazardous product’s specific chemical formulation. For vehicle cleaning and care products, the UFI must be prominently displayed on the product label, typically near hazard or precautionary statements. In an emergency, poison centers use the UFI to quickly identify the product’s composition and provide precise medical or first-aid guidance.

What is a PCN?

A Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a legal requirement for hazardous chemical mixtures sold within the EU. By submitting a PCN for vehicle cleaning and care products, manufacturers and distributors provide poison centers with detailed information on the product’s composition, hazard classification, recommended emergency procedures, and safe handling practices. This ensures accurate and efficient responses to accidental exposures involving these products.

What is CLP?

The Classification, Labelling, and Packaging (CLP) regulation standardizes how chemicals are classified, labeled, and packaged across the EU. If a vehicle cleaning or care product is deemed hazardous, it must display relevant hazard symbols, safety instructions, and a UFI on its label. This labeling system promotes both consumer awareness and compliance with EU safety standards.

What is the Poison Centre?

The Poison Centre is a collective network of national poison centers aimed at providing rapid and accurate guidance in chemical exposure incidents. By registering hazardous vehicle cleaning or care products with a PCN, manufacturers ensure that healthcare professionals and emergency responders can quickly retrieve the product’s safety data, leading to more effective interventions.

Why is This Needed?

Vehicle cleaning and care products can include strong detergents, solvents, or protective agents that pose health risks if handled improperly. A PCN allows poison centers to reference detailed product information in emergencies, aiding in swift medical advice and minimizing potential harm to users, professionals, or first responders.

Since When is This by Law Obligatory?

As of January 1, 2021, any hazardous chemical product, including vehicle cleaning and care products that meet the hazard classification, must be registered via a Poison Centre Notification under EU CLP regulations. This measure ensures consistent safety and emergency response protocols throughout EU member states.

FAQ

Question: Do all vehicle cleaning and care products require a PCN?

Answer: Only products classified as hazardous under the CLP regulation require a PCN. Non-hazardous products do not need registration.

Question: Where should the UFI be displayed on the product label?

Answer: The UFI is typically placed near any hazard warnings or safety statements, ensuring quick identification during emergencies.

Question: What details are included in a PCN for vehicle cleaning products?

Answer: A PCN submission must provide details such as the product’s chemical composition, hazard classification, packaging, usage instructions, and emergency handling measures.

Question: Are boat and motorcycle cleaning products also covered by these regulations?

Answer: Yes, any vehicle cleaning or care products that are classified as hazardous, whether for cars, motorcycles, boats, or other vehicles, must adhere to PCN and CLP requirements.

Question: Who is responsible for submitting the PCN?

Answer: The responsibility typically falls on the manufacturer, importer, or distributor that places the hazardous product on the EU market.

Question: What are the consequences of failing to submit a PCN for a hazardous product?

Answer: Non-compliance can result in legal penalties, including fines, product recalls, or restrictions on selling the product within the EU.

Question: When did the PCN requirement become mandatory?

Answer: The requirement has been in effect since January 1, 2021, applying to any hazardous chemical mixture under EU CLP regulations.

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.