Poison Centre Notification (PCN)

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Poison Centre Notification (PCN)

Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a mandatory legal requirement under the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 for hazardous mixtures placed on the EU market. The notification ensures that Poison Centres can provide rapid and accurate medical advice in case of accidental exposure or poisoning incidents.

Our PCN Service manages the entire notification process on your behalf, ensuring full compliance with Annex VIII of the CLP Regulation. We prepare and submit all required information, including UFI (Unique Formula Identifier), mixture composition, toxicological data, product categorization, and packaging details.

PCN notifications must be submitted before placing the product on the market and updated whenever relevant changes occur. Incorrect or missing notifications may result in market access restrictions, penalties, or enforcement actions.

We support notifications for industrial, professional, and consumer-use mixtures, working with regulatory experts to ensure accuracy, consistency, and acceptance by EU authorities.

Whether you are launching a new hazardous mixture, updating an existing formulation, or expanding into additional EU Member States, our PCN service ensures smooth compliance and regulatory confidence.

Ensure your products meet EU poison centre notification requirements with expert support.

What Our PCN Service Includes

  • UFI code generation and validation
  • Poison Centre Notification submission via ECHA portal
  • Classification review under CLP Regulation
  • Product categorization according to ECHA guidelines
  • Toxicological and formulation data assessment
  • Support for multi-country EU notifications
  • Update management for formulation or regulatory changes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

There are many questions about the service, we have selected frequently asked questions about this service. If you do not see your answer, please contact us.

Is PCN required for cosmetics?
No. PCN is only required for hazardous mixtures classified under the CLP Regulation. Finished cosmetic products are exempt.
What is a Poison Centre Notification (PCN)?
A PCN is a mandatory notification submitted to EU Poison Centres providing detailed information about hazardous mixtures. It allows medical professionals to give appropriate treatment advice in case of exposure.
Who needs to submit the PCN?
The importer or downstream user who places the hazardous mixture on the EU market is responsible for submitting the PCN.
If the formula changes, does the PCN need updating?
Yes. Any change to the mixture's composition that affects its hazard classification requires an immediate update and resubmission of the PCN.
Which regulation requires PCN submission?
PCN is required under CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, Annex VIII.
What is a UFI code?
The Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a 16-character alphanumeric code that links a product label to its PCN submission. It must appear on the product label.

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