Product Information File (PIF) Info

Product Information File (PIF) Information about the cosmetic product is also to be kept in a Product Information File (PIF), which is retained for a minimum period of 3 years after the product is last placed in the market. Upon specific requests from the Authorities, PIF should be made available and accessible to the Authorities for audits within an agreed upon timeframe usually 15 to 60 calendar days or shorter, depending on the urgency of the audit. Audits may be conducted routinely or on an ad-hoc basis by the regulatory authority.