# PIF and CPNP: product information file and portal notification | INOPREX

> The PIF (Product Information File) and CPNP notification are the core obligations for cosmetic products under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: file contents, responsible person, notification process.

Quelle: https://inoporex.de/en/wissen/pif-cpnp/

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## PIF and CPNP: obligations for cosmetics

Product Information File and portal notification — the core duties under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

The PIF (Product Information File) and CPNP notification are the central obligations for cosmetic products under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: for every product placed on the EU market a complete information file must be available in the EU — and the product must be notified in the CPNP portal before being placed on the market.

## PIF contents (Article 11)

- Product description (composition, target group, use)
- Safety assessment (Cosmetic Product Safety Report, Annex I)
- Justification of claims (incl. Regulation (EU) No 655/2013)
- Manufacturing methods and GMP statement (ISO 22716)
- Animal testing data (if performed)

## CPNP notification (Article 13)

Before placing on the market, the responsible person submits the product information to the EU Commission’s Cosmetic Products Notification Portal — category, frame formulation, label, responsible person. Poison centres and authorities access it.

## Role of the responsible person

The responsible person (Article 4) is the person established in the EU who ensures conformity — maintaining the PIF and performing the notification. INOPREX can take on this role for client projects.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where must the PIF be available?**

At the address of the responsible person in the EU — electronically or physically, accessible to authorities at any time.

**What happens without CPNP notification?**

The product may not be placed on the market; the notification is a precondition for market access.

## Applied to your project

We apply these rules directly to your project — from classification to market access. First assessment within two working days.

Stand: 2026-10-22 · Fachlich verantwortlich: INOPREX Scientific Direction