What is the Cosmetic Product Information File (PIF)?

The Product Information File is the key document required before placing a product on the European market. The dossier gathers all the technical documents related to the raw materials, packaging material and finished product that are used by the safety assessor to evaluate the safety of the product and to elaborate the Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR). The preparation of the PIF requires a thorough knowledge of Regulation 1223/2009 as well as experience in the toxicological field.

What information should be included in the PIF?

The PIF is structured in 6 sections:

SECTION 1: A description of the cosmetic product that serves to attribute the PIF to the product itself. It usually includes the trade name, batch or reference number, product function, manufacturer, responsible person and a picture of the finished product.

SECTION 2: The Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) is essential to demonstrate that a cosmetic product is safe and does not pose any risk to human health under normal and foreseeable conditions of use.

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