Taiwan has finished its three-year PIF rollout. Since 1 July 2026, almost every cosmetic sold there must have a complete Product Information File in place before it reaches the market. There's no grace period for products without one. If you're exporting skincare, make-up, hair care or fragrance to Taiwan, or your Taiwanese importer has asked for a PIF, this is the document that decides whether your product can be sold.
Our PIF for Cosmetic Products and Fragrances (Taiwan Region) builds a structured technical dossier to Taiwan FDA (TFDA) requirements under the Cosmetic Hygiene and Safety Act. It covers all 16 required PIF elements, in English, ready to hand to your Taiwanese importer or distributor.
Taiwan's PIF Rules at a Glance
Taiwan introduced mandatory PIFs in three phases, and the final phase is now in force:
- 1 July 2024: sunscreens, hair dyes, perm products, antiperspirants and peroxide tooth whiteners.
- 1 July 2025: baby cosmetics, lip products, eye products, toothpaste and mouthwash.
- 1 July 2026: all remaining cosmetics, including perfumes, skincare, body care and hair care. The only exemption is handmade solid soap from producers exempt from factory registration.
The PIF is held by the Taiwanese company that places the product on the market, usually the importer. It must be available for inspection and kept for at least five years after the product was last on the market. Penalties for non-compliance can reach NT$5,000,000, so importers are increasingly asking overseas brands to supply complete files before they'll take on a product.
What Makes a Taiwan PIF Different
If you already have a UK or EU PIF, you're off to a good start, but Taiwan's file isn't a copy-and-paste job:
- 16 defined elements. TFDA sets out a specific list of PIF contents, from product notification evidence to packaging materials and adverse effect records. Each one must be present.
- Taiwan product notification. Evidence of notification on TFDA's system forms part of the PIF itself.
- Taiwan ingredient lists. Ingredients are checked against Taiwan's own lists of prohibited and restricted substances, preservatives, colourants and sunscreen agents, which don't always match EU rules.
- GMP evidence. A GMP certificate or self-declaration aligned with ISO 22716 must be included.
- Language. The PIF must be in Chinese or English, and product labels sold in Taiwan need Traditional Chinese.
What's Included in Your Taiwan PIF
- Product information: product name, category, intended use and variants, clearly linked to each SKU.
- Notification record section: a dedicated place for your TFDA product notification evidence.
- Full ingredient list with concentrations: INCI names and percentages, checked against Taiwan's prohibited and restricted lists.
- Label and packaging information: label content review and packaging material details.
- GMP documentation: GMP certificate or self-declaration aligned with ISO 22716.
- Manufacturing method: a clear summary of how the product is made.
- Conditions of use: directions, warnings and intended users.
- Adverse effects records: a structured section for reported undesirable effects.
- Physical and chemical properties: specifications for the finished product.
- Ingredient toxicology data: safety data for each relevant ingredient.
- Stability and microbiological data: stability tests, microbial testing and preservative efficacy results.
- Claims evidence: data supporting any function or performance claims.
- Safety assessment: a comprehensive safety assessment signed by a qualified safety assessor.
- One organised English-language dossier ready to hand to your Taiwanese importer.
Products Covered
- Perfumes, eau de toilette, body mists and perfume oils
- Skincare: serums, creams, toners and masks
- Body care: lotions, butters and oils
- Hair care: shampoos, conditioners and treatments
- Make-up: face, eye and lip products
- Bath, shower and soap products
- Baby care, oral care and other categories covered by earlier phases
Selling sunscreens, hair dyes or other specific-purpose cosmetics? These have extra requirements. Send us a message and we'll confirm what's needed.
Who This Service Is For
UK, European and Middle Eastern brands exporting to Taiwan. K-beauty and Asian brands expanding into the Taiwanese market. Perfume houses supplying Taiwanese distributors. Brands whose Taiwan importer has asked for a PIF to meet the 2026 deadline. Private-label manufacturers supplying Taiwanese companies. If your product is sold in Taiwan, a PIF is now a legal requirement before it can go on sale.
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 formulation with percentages, raw material specifications, existing safety reports, stability and microbiological test results, GMP certificate and label artwork.
- We review your product. We check ingredients against Taiwan's lists and identify any gaps in data or testing.
- We build your file. All 16 PIF elements come together in one consistent, organised dossier.
- You receive your Taiwan PIF. Ready to pass to your Taiwanese importer, who holds it for inspection.
Why Brands Trust Cosmetic Compliance Nest
- Up to date with the 2026 deadline. We build files to the final-phase requirements now in force.
- Built from your existing work. If you already have a CPSR or EU PIF, we reuse what we can and fill the Taiwan-specific gaps.
- Importer-ready. Your file is organised so your Taiwanese partner can review and hold it with confidence.
- Fast turnaround. Delivery in as little as 48 hours to help you meet shipping and launch dates.
- Trusted by 500+ cosmetic brands across the UK, EU, Asia and beyond.
- 100% confidential. Your formulas stay protected.
Regulatory Framework
- Cosmetic Hygiene and Safety Act (Taiwan)
- Taiwan FDA regulations on cosmetic Product Information Files
- Taiwan cosmetic product notification requirements
- Taiwan lists of prohibited and restricted ingredients, preservatives, colourants and sunscreen agents
- ISO 22716 Good Manufacturing Practice for cosmetics
Selling in Other Markets Too?
Launching in the UK, EU or Middle East as well? Explore our PIF services, CPSR services, UAE PIF or the Complete Compliance Pack.
Ready to get your products onto Taiwanese shelves? Add your Taiwan PIF to the cart today, or chat with our compliance team if you'd like to talk through your products first.