Product Information File (PIF) contains all information about a cosmetic product, including data on its safety and manufacturing method. The person responsible for placing the cosmetic on the market is obliged to complete and store product documentation.
Duration of storage of Product Information File
Product Information File is kept for a period of 10 years from the date of placing the last batch of a given cosmetic product on the market.
Scope of Product Information File
In accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, the Product Information File includes:
- a description of the cosmetic product which enables the product information file to be clearly attributed to the cosmetic product
- the cosmetic product safety report
- a description of the method of manufacturing and a statement on compliance with good manufacturing practice
- where justified by the nature or the effect of the cosmetic product, proof of the effect claimed for the cosmetic product
- data on any animal testing performed by the manufacturer, his agents or suppliers, relating to the development or safety assessment of the cosmetic product or its ingredients, including any animal testing performed to meet the legislative or regulatory requirements of third countries.
GCB’s Product Information File services include completing Product Information File based on data received from the client, as well as verifying existing Product Information File for compliance with legal requirements.
