What is PIF for cosmetics?

According to the European Cosmetics Regulation (EU Reg. No. 1223/2009), the responsible person who places a cosmetic product on the European market must be able to demonstrate that the product is safe for human health, under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, in order to always guarantee maximum consumer protection.

In order for the responsible person to fulfil this obligation, he must draw up, or have drawn up on his behalf, the cosmetic PIF (Product Information File), i.e. the information documentation on the cosmetic product placed on the market. The cosmetic PIF must be kept by the responsible person for 10 years after the last batch of the cosmetic placed on the market of the European Union and must be immediately available to the competent authorities upon request. According to the regulation, the PIF of cosmetic products does not have to be physically present at the address indicated on the product label, but can be made available in any format, including electronic.