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Get to Know Cosmetics "Product Information File PIF"
Date 2022.02.25

 

A new generation of cosmetics is coming! In order to better protect the rights and interests of consumers, follow up information transparency. Since July 1, 2013, the "Product Information File PIF" has been implemented successively. Let us understand this major change in advance.

 

What is Product Information File PIF

Collect and organize product-related data, including
Product basic information, manufacturing site conforming to cosmetics good manufacturing guidelines, packaging labels, technical related information, and safety assessment reports reviewed by safety data signatories, etc...
If the product contains the announced specific ingredients, it should comply with the use limit regulations, or if it has a specific function claim, it should have a relevant test report.

Simply put, the PIF file is the product history

 

Implementation object and time

●Phase 1: "Cosmetics for specific purposes" came into force on July 1, 2013.

●The second stage: "General cosmetics for babies, lips, eyes and non-medicinal toothpaste, mouthwash" came into effect on July 1, 2014.

●The third stage: "General Cosmetics" came into force on July 1, 2015. (Except for solid handmade soaps that are exempt from factory registration)

 

6 FAQs

Q1: Which cosmetic product category operators need to implement?

A: Including legally established companies or firms, factories, and other groups or legal persons that manufacture or import cosmetics; except for solid handmade soaps that are exempt from factory registration.

 

Q2: Does cosmetic product information PIF need to log in online?

A: No, it should be stored in written or electronic form at the address marked on the packaging of the cosmetics for future reference by the competent authority.

 

Q3: Will the competent health authority send personnel to conduct on-site inspections?

A: Yes, the competent authority will notify the industry seven days before sending personnel to conduct an inspection; however, this does not apply to emergencies or public interests.

 

Q4: How long do cosmetic product information PIFs need to be stored?

A: At least five years from the day after the product's last listing date.

 

Q5: Will it be announced for consumers to check? Since the manufacturing method and process involve corporate secrets, is there any possibility of leaking the secrets?

A: It is stored by the operator in writing or electronically, and there is no need to log in online.

 

Q6: Is the construction responsibility of PIF the responsibility of the industry or the foundry?

A: It should be the responsibility of the cosmetics manufacturer or importer (that is, the brand owner).

 

 

References:

https://www.fda.gov.tw/TC/newsContent.aspx?cid=3&id=25258

https://www.fda.gov.tw/TC/newsContent.aspx?cid=3&id=25245