BAYCOSMETICS Co., Ltd. announces the launch of a new one-stop service to support Product Information File (PIF) preparation, safety assessment, and local regulatory submission for Taiwan and ASEAN markets, effective from July 1, 2026—the date of enforcement for the third phase of Taiwan's PIF (Product Information File) regulation. This integrated system allows brands to outsource manufacturing to BAYCOSMETICS and receive full PIF compliance as part of the same service. This comprehensive approach—where a cosmetics OEM/ODM manufacturer assumes full responsibility for PIF compliance as part of manufacturing—is unprecedented among domestic manufacturers in Japan (based on company research as of June 2026). Brands will no longer need to separately outsource PIF preparation to regulatory consulting firms, eliminating a major bottleneck in overseas expansion. Background Taiwan's PIF Regulation Expands to All Cosmetics on July 1, 2026 Under Taiwan's Cosmetic Health and Safety Management Act, enacted in 2019, the PIF system has been introduced in phases since July 2024. After Phase 1 (sunscreen, hair dyes, etc.) and Phase 2 (products for infants, lip/eye area, etc.), Phase 3—effective July 1, 2026—will mandate PIF creation and retention for all general cosmetics, excluding solid hand soaps. A PIF is a comprehensive product safety dossier containing 16 technical documents, including full ingredient concentrations, toxicological data, stability test reports, preservative efficacy testing, and GMP compliance certificates. Non-compliance may result in fines of NT$10,000 to NT$1,000,000 (approximately 47,000 to 4.7 million JPY), and serious violations could lead to business suspension. The 'Formulation Data Barrier' Facing Japanese Companies The biggest challenge Japanese cosmetic brands face in complying with Taiwan's PIF requirements is obtaining accurate formulation data. While the PIF requires disclosure of precise ingredient concentrations (formulation ratios), Japan's cosm