Cosmetics product information file (PIF)

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This clip presents what is a cosmetics product information file (PIF) and which information it consists of.
Each product placed on the EU market needs to have a product information file (PIF) compiled. The product information file has to be kept by the Responsible person at their address specified on the cosmetic product label, readily accessible in electronic or other format to the competent authorities of the Member state in which the PIF is kept, available in a language which can be easily understood by the local competent authorities, for a period of ten years following the date on which the last batch of the cosmetic product was placed on the EU market.
Product information file has to be kept at one single address in the EU and it must always be kept updated and compliant with the regulation 1223/2009.
PIF has to contain the following information and data: a description of the cosmetic product, cosmetic product safety report, a description of the method of manufacturing and a statement on good manufacturing practice (GMP) compliance, proof of the effect claimed of the product, any data on animal testing.
Cosmetic product safety report is then further divided into 2 parts: part A is the safety information, and part B is the cosmetic product safety assessment, which has to be performed by a properly qualified safety assessor. Safety assessor needs to be knowledgeable in the EU regulation 1223/2009 and needs to have formal proof of qualifications from the fields of pharmacy, toxicology, medicine or a similar discipline, or a course recognized as equivalent by an EU Member State.

[@CewayEu]

Hi Robert!
All the information requested in the video is mandatory, although depending on the formulation of the product, certain tests might not be needed.
PIF has to be in a language that is understandable to the competent authority of the country where your EU Responsible person is based (in most countries English is acceptable), so it doesn't have to be multilingual. Certain things on the label have to be translated though. Please contact us via email for more info.

[@RobertMihoc]

Hello and thank you for uploading this usefull video. However, I have a question regarding GMP compliance. Ne need to make PIF's to all our products in order to obtain GMP certification.
That being said, all the information requested in your video is mandatory, or only if available?
Also, does it needs to be made multilingual if the product is sold in more than 1 EU country, or english is enough, regardless of the marketplace (EU)?

[@kaiserandkaisercc6726]

Does it mean i also have to include the formula of the product?

[@jimsouthsea]

No that's already covered in the CSPR

[@annayah_khan_mua_]

Hi. Thanks for great information. Please would you kindly tell me where i can get this template for PIF? & CPNS? I'm a new small cosmetics business & im really stuck in this area. Thanks for your reply in advance.

[@CewayEu]

Hi, there is no template for PIF

[@annayah_khan_mua_]

Does this need to be created by myself or my supplie?

[@CewayEu]

@@annayah_khan_mua_ either, or a third party consultant, most documents need to be provided by the product producer though

[@annayah_khan_mua_]

@@CewayEu Thank you so much.