How to apply for EU UFI registration for glue
Date：2025-09-17 10:06:11 Classification
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The UFI (Uniformulation Identifier) is a unique alphanumeric code used to link submitted formulation information to a specific mixture. Through UFI registration, importers and downstream users can ensure that the mixtures they sell meet EU safety standards and comply with the requirements of the CLP Regulation. The complete EU UFI registration process and key points for glue products are compiled from the EU CLP Regulation and authoritative operational guidelines:
I. Core Registration Requirements
1. Applicable Products
- Glues, adhesives, and other mixtures with physical or chemical hazards or health hazards (e.g., containing flammable solvents or irritants).
- Exempt Products: Pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food contact materials, etc.
2. Responsible Party
- Must be an importer or downstream user within the EU (non-EU companies must entrust an EU agency to handle this).
II. Application Process and Steps
A [Prepare Materials] --> B [Generate UFI Code]
B --> C [Submit PCN Notification]
C --> D [Label Update]
1. Preliminary Material Preparation
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS): Must comply with Regulation (EU) 2020/878 and include toxicology information.
- Formulation Information: Complete ingredient list, concentration range, and physicochemical properties.
- Product Label Design: Reserve space for the UFI label.
2. UFI Code Generation
- Create via the ECHA Online Generator:
- Enter your EU VAT number followed by any number (0-268435455)
- Or, if you do not have a VAT number, generate a random number.
- Example code format: `UFI:N1QV-R02N-J00M-WQD5` (16 alphanumeric characters, separated by 4 segments).
3. PCN Toxicology Center Notification
- Submission Platform: ECHA's unified submission channel or a designated system for a Member State.
- Notification Content:
- Composition and hazard classification of the mixture
- Packaging specifications and intended use
- First aid measures and toxicological data.
- Language Requirements: Use the official language of the target market (e.g., German for Germany).
4. Label Update Requirements
- Label Location: Print directly on the adhesive packaging label or attach a non-removable sticker.
- Format Specifications:
- Must include the prefix `UFI:` (in uppercase Latin letters).
- Must be legible and durable.
- Special Circumstances: For very small packages, this may be printed on the outer carton or in Section 1.1 of the SDS.
III. Timeframe
| Steps | Cycle
| UFI Generation | Instant
| PCN Notification | 3-7 Business Days
| Expedited Service | 1-3 Business Days
IV. Compliance Risk Warnings
1. Registration Invalidation Scenarios
- Exceeding the limit for changes in formulation ingredient concentration (requiring UFI regeneration).
- Failure to update safety data within the ECHA-specified timeframe (e.g., changes in toxicology data).
2. Customs Issues
- Illegible UFI code or incorrect format (causing customs clearance delays).
- UFI information not synchronized with the SDS report.
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