Under Article 11.2.a, the PIF must contain “a description of the cosmetic product which enables the product information file to be clearly attributed to the cosmetic product.”

The focus is clearly on the finished product.
The PIF should include the product name, code name, identifying code or any other product identifier that would enable the Responsible Person or the competent authority to link the PIF to the cosmetic product placed in market. For example, formula numbers or code numbers used during the development of the product should be cross-referenced with the product name or other identifier.

The description of the product is required to enable the PIF to be “clearly attributed to the cosmetic product”.
Therefore, as part of the product notification, it is recommended to include the reference number of the product notification in its description.
In addition, the exact name of the product should be provided as well as an internal reference that uniquely identifies that product and formulation e.g. a formula card reference.
The product name should be consistent with the name used for notification.

Companies may wish to include any local language names for the product if marketed in other countries, and a description of the …