Unique formula identifier

The unique formula identifier (UFI) is a code printed on products with hazardous mixtures in the European Economic Area (EEA), meant to help calls to poison control centers to determine the contents.

The UFI is mandated in the European Economic Area for consumer, professional and industrial products containing hazardous mixtures.

[2] A company preparing, modifying, or repackaging a mixture (downstream user, „manufacturer“ of mixture) submits the chemical composition with toxicological information, as well as additional information such as product trade name, packaging and colour, via the ECHA to member states‘ appointed bodies (e.g. poison control centers).

The chemical composition of the UFI is kept secret and available only to the ECHA and connected poison centres.

Existing mixtures that are already notified at a national poison centre may need labeling from January 2025.

The UFI , along with a SAP code, UPC , manufacturer and address, and volume, on a can of air freshener.