The transition period for EU Poison Centre Notifications (PCNs) officially ended on 1st January 2025. Now all hazardous mixtures in the EU must be notified using the harmonised format, and timely updates to notifications are required when changes to products are made. However, this is not the whole story. Several EU Member States have additional national requirements. These may include national submission systems outside the harmonised format, additional information and payment of fees directly to the national body.
Several countries also have specific obligations for detergents, even for non-hazardous mixtures, adding complexity to the regulatory landscape. Companies need to be aware of these additional requirements to remain compliant in Europe. PCN requirements also continue to evolve with several changes introduced through the CLP Revision in 2024. Outside of the EU, Turkey and Ukraine have introduced requirements to submit PCNs as part of their adoption of REACH and CLP-like regulations. Globally, poison centre frameworks are also emerging, with efforts toward regulatory alignment.
This poster will explore the interplay between EU harmonisation, national divergences, and global trends, offering practical insights into compliance, supply chain communication, and leveraging SDS and ER data to meet both current and emerging obligations across jurisdictions.
Gill Pagliuca, Principal Consultant, Ricardo, Member of WSP