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What Is a PIF (Product Information File)?
PIF (Product Information File) like the product identification. As a "quality passport" for cosmetic products, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations before they reach the market and providing consumers with a safer and more reliable purchasing experience.
Why Is a PIF Required for Cosmetics?
Having a complete and accurate PIF is not just best practice — it is a legal obligation.
Which makeup and skincare products are required to have a PIF in Taiwan?
Autually all cosmetics must have a completed PIF before being sold on the market by July 2026.
Who is responsible for preparing the PIF? Can factories help?
The product registration holder (brand owner, manufacturer, or importer) is responsible for maintaining the PIF.
What information must be included in a PIF?
The standard PIF must contain at least 16 sections.
How long must the PIF be kept? Does it need to be submitted online?
From the day following the product’s final date of sale, the documentation must be retained for at least five years for inspection by the competent authorities.
Do different packaging sizes require separate PIFs?
If the formula, intended use, and labeling are identical across all sizes, a single PIF is sufficient. You can list multiple packaging sizes under the same file.