PCN & UFI Compliance Support

Formpak helps businesses manage Poison Centre Notifications (PCN) and Unique Formula Identifiers (UFI) by embedding notification data, formula tracking and documentation directly into formulation and regulatory workflows.

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What are PCN and UFI?

Poison Centre Notifications (PCN) are regulatory submissions required for hazardous mixtures placed on the European market. These notifications provide poison centres with detailed information to support emergency health responses.

A Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) is a 16-character alphanumeric code that links a specific product formulation to its corresponding PCN submission. The UFI must appear on product labels and Safety Data Sheets, ensuring traceability between products and poison centre data.

PCN and UFI requirements are defined under EU chemical regulations and are mandatory for many hazardous mixtures supplied to consumers, professionals or industrial users.

Who must comply with PCN & UFI requirements?

PCN and UFI obligations apply to organisations involved in:
  • Formulating hazardous mixtures
  • Supplying products to EU markets
  • Regulatory and compliance management
  • Safety Data Sheet and label generation
  • Product release and lifecycle management
These requirements are particularly relevant for companies operating in homecare & cleaning (HI&I), aircare, industrial products, cosmetics and fragrance-containing mixtures, where hazardous classifications apply.

Common challenges with PCN & UFI compliance

Businesses often encounter difficulties such as:
  • Generating and managing unique UFIs for multiple formulations
  • Linking UFIs correctly to formulation data and documentation
  • Preparing accurate PCN submission datasets
  • Managing changes to formulations that trigger re-notification
  • Ensuring labels and SDS reflect the correct UFI information
Manual handling of PCN and UFI data increases the risk of inconsistencies, missed updates and regulatory non-compliance.

How Formpak supports
PCN & UFI compliance

UFI generation and tracking

Formpak supports the generation, storage and management of UFIs, ensuring each code is clearly linked to the correct formulation and product version.

Formulation-linked PCN data

PCN-relevant information is derived directly from formulation and ingredient data, reducing duplication and manual data handling.

Change control and traceability

When formulations change, Formpak helps teams identify whether PCN updates or new UFIs are required, supporting controlled regulatory updates.

Consistent documentation

UFIs and PCN-related information are reflected consistently across Safety Data Sheets, labels and internal records, improving accuracy and confidence.

Formpak modules supporting PCN & UFI compliance

PCN and UFI requirements are supported through several integrated modules:

  • Regulatory Management

    PCN-related data and regulatory properties

  • Formulation Development

    accurate tracking of mixture compositions

  • Product & Ingredient Libraries

    centralised product and substance data

  • Document Authoring

    SDS and label generation with UFI references

  • Suitability & Compliance Rules

    controls to support regulatory consistency

Manage PCN & UFI requirements with confidence

See how Formpak helps teams manage Poison Centre Notifications and Unique Formula Identifiers as part of a structured, compliant product lifecycle.

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