Poison Centre Notification
EU and UK Poison Centre Notification Services
If your products contain hazardous chemicals and are supplied within the UK or EU, completing the correct Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a legal requirement. Connect 4 Compliance provides comprehensive support for ECHA, EU, and UK poison centre notifications, ensuring your products are compliant, properly notified, and ready for market. Our expert team handles the entire process for you, from UFI generation and dossier preparation to submission and ongoing compliance updates.
Understanding ECHA Poison Centre Notification
An ECHA Poison Centre Notification (PCN) is a mandatory process where suppliers notify the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) about hazardous mixtures before they are placed on the EU and EEA markets. This notification provides detailed information on the mixture’s composition, toxicology, and packaging to the designated poison centres, enabling healthcare professionals to provide accurate and effective treatment in the event of an emergency. The submission utilises a harmonised, XML-based format in accordance with the CLP Regulation.
We support manufacturers, importers, and distributors in meeting their legal responsibilities under Annexe VIII of the CLP Regulation and the REACH framework. While PCN submissions are made directly to each relevant national competent authority, we handle the end-to-end process, from determining notification requirements to preparing complete dossiers. We also issue and maintain Unique Formula Identifiers (UFI), which are mandatory for hazardous mixtures that affect human health and are a key requirement for PCN dossier preparation and labelling compliance.
Complete UK & EU Poison Centre Notification Support
If you sell hazardous mixtures in the UK or EU, you must submit notifications to the NPIS (National Poisons Information Service). We provide comprehensive support for notifications to the UK Poison Centre and the EU Poison Centre. Our services include:-
- Identifying if a PCN is required for your product or mixture
- Preparing and submitting notifications via the EU ECHA portal (for EU markets) and the UK HSE system (for Northern Ireland)
- Generating and maintaining a UFI (Unique Formula Identifier)
- Ensuring correct UFI labelling on product packaging
- Integrating PCN into your broader compliance workflow, including SDS, labelling, and packaging requirements
Get Fully Compliant with EU & UK Poison Centre Notification Requirements
Let us simplify the compliance process, allowing you to focus on growing your business. Whether registering a new formulation or updating an existing notification, we ensure you are protected on all fronts, such as:-
- Technical knowledge of both the UK and EU regulatory systems
- Hands-on experience with ECHA submission tools and NPIS platforms
- Full support, including generating UFIs, aligning SDSs, and keeping track of notifications
- Fast turnaround for time-sensitive product launches
Contact us today for trusted support with your ECHA poison centre notification, EU poison centre notification, or Poison Centre Notification UK compliance needs
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