The UFI number must now appear on the label of all products classified as presenting health hazards or physical risks in the European Economic Area. This is particularly the case when creating scented candles.
Candles are made from a mixture of ingredients (wax, perfume, dye, etc.) which are applied to a support: the wick. Due to this composition, they are considered chemical mixtures within the framework of security laws. The candles are thus subject to the CLP regulations (which covers the classification, labeling, packaging of hazardous substances), as well as the corresponding legislation for UFI codes for hazardous mixtures. Candles are mainly made of wax. As wax does not have a pictogram, it does not need to be classified. In reality, it is the additives, perfumes and colorings which can be dangerous because they have pictograms. If fragrances are present in sufficiently high concentrations, pictograms may be necessary.
L'UFI (Formula Unique Identifier) is a unique 16-character alphanumeric code, intended to precisely identify products containing dangerous chemical mixtures. This code is printed on product labels to facilitate identification in the event of a health problem or accidental exposure. UFI is essential for poison centers because it helps to clearly identify a dangerous mixture, allowing poison centers to provide necessary first aid and advice more quickly by establishing a direct and unique link between the marketed mixture and the corresponding safety information. This UFI statement comes true for free on the ECHA European platform.
If your perfume label contains a hazard pictogram representing a risk to humans, the UFI must be indicated on the label or in the safety data sheet. A PCN notification must be submitted for mixtures classified for their dangerous to health (H3..) or physical (H2..), with the exception of: H200, H201, H202, H203, H204, H205, H280, and H281.
Pay attention to the mention EUH208 : “contains… May produce an allergic reaction” which therefore does not entail any declaration obligation because it is not a hazard classification but simple information.
If the safety data sheet (SDS) of a perfume does not include a pictogram indicating a health hazard, it is not obligatory to mention a UFI code on the label or in the SDS of your candle. Therefore, neither a UFI code nor a PCN notification (poison center report) is required. For example, a candle that does not contain any perfume or additives will not need to be registered since it does not contain any substances classified as dangerous.
The CLP regulation requires manufacturers, importers and downstream users to include the UFI code on the labels of products containing these mixtures. This facilitates treatment by poison control centers in the event of accidental contact or exposure, as they can quickly identify the mixture and provide appropriate medical advice. products containing hazardous mixtures to add a UFI code to the label of their products.
The UFI code is encrypted data, meaning it does not reveal any information about the exact composition of the mixture. This means that only authorized agencies, such as poison control centers, can access the full safety information associated with the code. With this encryption, suppliers can include UFI in the supply chain securely, without disclosing the chemical composition of the product to unauthorized third parties. This protects the formulas and guarantees confidentiality while respecting public health safety requirements.
The CLP regulation requires that the UFI code be added to the product label and SDS (safety data sheet). If the composition of the mixture is changed, in this case a new UFI code is required and the changes must be communicated to the competent authorities. This is also necessary if the composition of a supplied mixture changes. A hazardous mixture may also have multiple UFI codes. The same UFI code cannot be valid for several mixtures.
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