Efficient PCN registration without any effort

PCN is an abbreviation for Poison Centres Notification and is a mandatory notification required in the EU under the CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) Regulation. The purpose of a PCN registration is to provide information to national poison centres about hazardous mixtures placed on the EU market. The notification ensures that relevant authorities have the necessary data and knowledge about the composition and risks of the product to provide accurate advice and treatment in the event of chemical accidents or exposures.

If your company markets hazardous mixtures, which are used professionally, industrially or privately, the PCN registration is not only a legal requirement, but also a responsible way to protect your customers and ensure compliance with EU regulations.

How is PCN implemented?

Implementing PCN can be a complex process, but at Bureau Veritas we are ready to help you meet the PCN requirements which apply to companies importing or manufacturing hazardous chemical mixtures. If your company is subject to the rules, you must submit a digital report to national poison centres via the European Chemicals Agency's (ECHA) central reporting portal. This is carried out on the so-called IUCLID platform, which structures information about the product's ingredients, hazard classifications, and the unique formula identifier (UFI) of the mixture in question.

At Bureau Veritas, we offer to help your company with PCN and the four implementation steps:

1. Hazardous mixture identification:  We can help your company identify the mixtures which are subject to the PCN rules.
2. UFI code creation: Our experts have solid experience in creating a unique UFI code so that each product can be tracked easily.
3. Reporting via the ECHA cloud: We can take care of all reporting via your company's ECHA cloud account. All necessary product data is entered and submitted to the poison centres' central database via the ECHA portal.
4. Updates: We are ready to help you in connection with changes in the composition or hazard classification of the product, which will require the registration to be updated.

In short, we take care of the technical details so you can focus on your core business.

Benefits of PCN registrations?

PCN registrations have several important benefits, both for manufacturers, consumers and health authorities:

• Improved safety for your customers: With accurate and up-to-date information, authorities can respond quickly and provide accurate and comprehensive advice in the event of accidents or poisonings.
  
• Effort-free compliance: If your business follows the PCN rules, EU legal requirements are met, and you avoid penalties.
• Effective crisis management: In case of emergencies, doctors and emergency responders can quickly identify the hazardous substances and take appropriate action, which can save lives.

With Bureau Veritas by your side, you get a partner who understands both the legal requirements and the technical processes behind. We make it easy for your company to live up to them. Our competent team ensures that your report is handled professionally, quickly and flawlessly.

Let us take care of your PCN registration so you can concentrate on your business without any worries.