With the fast-approaching EU Poison Centre Notification (PCN) deadline for industrial mixtures, many businesses are grappling with regulatory requirements and processes. To ensure you remain compliant and place products on the market within the EU, it’s crucial to understand the rules and make the necessary notifications promptly. Below, we answer some frequently asked questions to help you navigate these complex requirements.

Who needs to make a Poison Centre Notification?

PCN submissions are required for importers and downstream users who place hazardous mixtures on the EU market. The obligation applies to mixtures classified for human health or physical hazards and covers mixtures intended for consumer, professional, and industrial use.

When does the PCN obligation start?

The notification requirements depend on the intended use of the mixture:

• Consumer or professional use: The obligation began on January 1, 2021.

• Industrial use: The obligation began on January 1, 2024.

• Final deadline: Mixtures already notified under national legislation remain valid until January 1, 2025.

What information is required for a full submission?

The information required for a PCN includes:

• Contact details of the importer or downstream user.

• Trade name(s) of the mixture, including variants and brand names.

• Packaging details such as type, size, and product category.

• Unique Formula Identifier (UFI): A mandatory code that must be displayed on product labels.

• Hazard information, including pictograms, signal words, and hazard/precautionary statements.

• Toxicological information: Required under Section 11 of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

• Physico-chemical properties: Including physical state, colour, and pH value.

• Full composition of the mixture: Including concentrations of all components.

What are the exemptions from the PCN requirements?

• General exemptions under CLP Article 1 include radioactive substances, mixtures under customs supervision, and waste.

• Specific exemptions from Article 45 include mixtures classified solely for environmental hazards or those with supplemental labelling requirements under Annex II, Part 2 of CLP.

Do non-EU suppliers have PCN obligations?

Non-EU suppliers are not directly responsible for submitting PCNs. However, they may opt to protect their product confidentiality by appointing an EU-based legal entity (LE), such as Yordas GmbH. The LE can handle the UFI generation, prepare the dossier, and submit notifications to the relevant Member States on their behalf.

How can Yordas help?

With the January 1, 2025, deadline for industrial mixtures fast approaching, it's crucial to ensure your PCN submissions are accurate and up-to-date. At Yordas, we offer comprehensive support, including dossier preparation, UFI generation, and submission management. Whether you are a non-EU supplier looking to protect confidential data or an EU importer navigating compliance requirements, our team is ready to help.

Contact us today to ensure you meet the deadline! Get in touch with our team today for more information and visit our website for insight into our Hazard Communication Services.

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About our experts

Fiona Moir
Managing Hazard Communication Consultant

Fiona Moir is the Managing Consultant for Hazard Communication at Yordas Group, responsible for overseeing strategic, commercial, and operational aspects of services such as SDS Manager and Hazard Communication services. With a background in bioscience and over a decade of experience in hazard communication, Fiona excels in setting strategic direction aligned with market needs. She leads product development and commercial management efforts, focusing on revenue growth and expanding Yordas' presence in the EHS sector. Fiona's leadership extends to team development and financial oversight, ensuring robust performance and sustainable business practices. Her expertise in regulatory standards, coupled with strong analytical and communication skills, drives innovation and business success within Yordas Group.

Nathan Town-Field
Senior Hazard Communication Consultant

Nathan Town-Field is a Senior Regulatory Consultant at Yordas, with a focus on global hazard communication. With six years of expertise in GHS and CLP classification and labelling of substances and mixtures, Nathan is well-versed in navigating the complex regulatory landscape surrounding chemical safety. A key responsibility for Nathan leading the team responsible for authoring Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to global standards, ensuring that they accurately communicate the hazards associated with chemicals and provide essential safety information to downstream users. Additionally, he is proficient in poison centre notification obligations, and as Yordas' lead eSDS author, Nathan plays a crucial role in extracting exposure scenarios from various sources.