Hair colour is one of the most tightly controlled cosmetic categories in the UK and EU, and for good reason. Hair dye allergies can be severe, so only approved dye substances can be used, each one has its own limit, and the label must carry detailed safety warnings. If your Product Information File (PIF) doesn't get these details right, your product simply can't be sold.
Our PIF for Hair Colour & Bleach covers temporary, semi-permanent and permanent hair colourants, colour-depositing products, henna and plant-based dyes, bleaching powders and lighteners, developers, colour removers and colour restorers. We prepare a complete, inspection-ready file that meets UK and EU cosmetic law, so you can sell to consumers and salons with full confidence.
Why Hair Colour Needs a Specialist PIF
Every cosmetic sold in Great Britain or the EU needs a PIF under Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its UK equivalent. Hair colour products face some of the strictest rules of any cosmetic:
- Only approved dyes are allowed. Hair dye substances must be specifically listed in Annex III, with maximum concentrations on the head after mixing. Any dye not on the list can't be used, full stop.
- Mandatory allergy warnings. Oxidative and many direct dyes must carry the standard hair dye warning text, including the allergy alert test, the under-16 restriction and the "black henna" tattoo warning.
- Hydrogen peroxide and persulfates. Developers have a strict peroxide limit, and bleaching powders containing persulfates need careful assessment for skin and breathing sensitisation.
- Mixing ratios matter. Permanent colour is assessed as it's used on the head, after mixing with developer. Your file needs to show the safety assessment matches the instructions on your box.
- Colour restorers and natural dyes. Lead acetate is banned, metallic restorers face tight rules, and henna and indigo products must be free from unlisted dyes like PPD.
We cover every one of these points in a single, well-organised document.
What's Included in Your Hair Colour & Bleach PIF
- Product description: product name, type, intended user (consumer or professional), shade range, mixing ratios and kit components, clearly linked to each SKU.
- Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR): Parts A and B, cross-referenced from your safety assessment, based on on-head concentrations after mixing.
- Hair dye substance review: every dye checked against the Annex III positive list, with concentrations confirmed for each shade.
- Labelling review: full hair dye warning text, allergy alert test instructions, professional-use statements and glove instructions matched to your safety assessment.
- Oxidiser and bleach documentation: hydrogen peroxide strength, persulfate content and dust-control considerations for powders.
- Raw material evidence: purity and impurity data for dye substances, and supplier certificates for henna, indigo and other botanical dyes.
- Stability evidence: stability data for colour creams, developers and kit components.
- Manufacturing method and GMP statement: mixing, filling and kit assembly processes documented in line with ISO 22716.
- Claims substantiation: evidence behind wording like "100% grey coverage", "ammonia-free", "lasts up to 8 weeks", "lifts up to 7 levels", "natural" or "vegan".
- Animal testing declaration: confirming testing status of the product and its ingredients under Article 18.
- One inspection-ready file held at your Responsible Person's address and easy to present on request.
Products Covered
- Temporary hair colour, sprays, chalks and colour-depositing products
- Semi-permanent and demi-permanent colour
- Permanent (oxidative) hair colour and colour kits
- Developers and oxidising creams
- Bleaching powders, lighteners and toners
- Colour removers and dye removers
- Colour restorers and progressive dyes
- Henna, indigo and plant-based hair dyes
- Eyebrow and eyelash tints
Unsure whether your product fits? Send us a message and we'll confirm before you order.
Who This Service Is For
Hair colour brands launching at-home kits. Professional colour brands selling to salons. Fashion colour and vivid shade brands. Natural, henna and plant-based dye brands. Brow and lash tint brands. Private-label sellers, contract manufacturers and online sellers on Amazon, Etsy or TikTok Shop who need a PIF to list their products. If your hair colour product is sold in Great Britain or Europe, this file is a legal requirement, and we make sure it's done right.
How It Works
- Place your order and choose your speed: Standard (5 business days), Fast (3 business days) or Express (48 hours).
- Share your documents. Your formulations for every shade and kit component, CPSR, raw material specs, mixing instructions and label artwork. If we prepared your CPSR, most of this is already with us.
- We review your product. We check every dye against the approved list, peroxide and persulfate levels, warnings and claims, and flag anything that needs fixing.
- We build your file. Manufacturing, GMP, claims and animal testing records come together in one consistent format.
- You receive your PIF. Complete and ready to hold at your Responsible Person's address for inspection.
Why Brands Trust Cosmetic Compliance Nest
- Hair colour expertise. We know the approved dye list, on-head limits and warning text inside out.
- Consistent with your CPSR. Your PIF is built directly from your safety data, so every shade lines up.
- Fast turnaround. Delivery in as little as 48 hours to keep your launch on schedule.
- Trusted by 500+ cosmetic brands across the UK, EU and beyond.
- 100% confidential. Your shade formulas stay protected.
- Direct expert support. Speak to a real compliance specialist whenever you need help.
Legal Framework
- Article 11, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (EU Cosmetics Regulation)
- Schedule 34, The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (UK)
- Annex II (prohibited substances) and Annex III (hair dye substances, hydrogen peroxide and persulfates)
- Regulation (EU) No 655/2013 on common criteria for cosmetic claims
- ISO 22716 Good Manufacturing Practice for cosmetics
- Article 18, animal testing provisions
Complete Your Compliance
Your PIF works best alongside the rest of your compliance documents:
- CPSR Safety Assessment, the foundation of every PIF
- UK SCPN Product Notification
- EU CPNP Product Notification
- UK & EU Responsible Person
Want everything in one package? The Complete Compliance Pack includes CPSR, PIF, SDS and notification together. An SDS is often requested for developers and bleaching powders.
Ready to get your colour range market-ready? Add your PIF to the cart today, or chat with our compliance team if you'd like advice first.
