Each product placed on the EU and UK markets must have a compiled product information file (PIF). The PIF is a set of various documents and tests related to the finished product, raw materials, packaging specifications, manufacturing process, etc. The contents of the PIF are described in Article 11 of the EU Cosmetics Regulation, where it is written that the PIF must contain the following information and data: A description of the cosmetic product allowing the product information file to be clearly assigned to the cosmetic product the safety report on the cosmetic product referred to in Article 10(1) a description of the manufacturing method and a declaration of conformity with the good manufacturing practice referred to in Article 8. Where justified by the nature or effect of the cosmetic product, proof of the claimed effect on the cosmetic product data on animal testing carried out by the manufacturer, its agents or suppliers related to the development or safety assessment of cosmetic products or their ingredients, including any animal testing carried out to meet the legislative or regulatory requirements of third countries. The product information file must be kept by the person responsible at a single address in the EU (which has to be specified on the label), readily accessible to the competent authority of the Member State where the person responsible keeps the PIF, even for 10 years after the last batch of the product has been placed on the market. The documents contained in the FIP must be drawn up in a language easily understandable by the competent authority of the Member State where the FIP is stored.