Standards

This standard specifies the general requirements for water used in the preparation of cosmetics. It applies to all cosmetic products in which water is a basic raw material. Specifications for the design and maintenance of the system used in the production of the water are also included. Consideration has been given to the critical levels at which physical, chemical and bacteriological properties can affect the health of the consumer.

This standard is divided into two parts. Part 1 lists dyes, colours and pigments which are generally recognised as safe (GRAS) for use in cosmetics and toilet goods. Part 2 lists cosmetics, raw materials and adjuncts, other than dyes, colours and pigments which are generally not recognised as safe (GNRAS) for use in the manufacture of cosmetics and toilet goods.

This standard specifies reference methods for the qualitative and quantitative detection of micro-organisms in cosmetic products. Since the presence of some micro-organisms in cosmetic preparations constitutes a significant health hazard to the consumer, it is important that effective standard methods for the microbial analysis of cosmetics be used.  These methods are not considered final but are thought to be the most reliable at present.

This standard specifies the requirements for skin lotions and creams. It does not include products such as skin cleansing lotions and creams which are intended to affect the structure and function of the skin.

This standard prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for liquid, crème paste and gel shampoo. The requirements include those for liquid shampoos based on soap as well as those based on synthetic detergents. This standard does not cover body shampoos.

This standard specifies the test method used for determining the stability of preservatives for use in water-based cosmetics. It sets out minimum requirements for the performance of preservatives in the cosmetics..

This regional standard specifies requirements for the purity, treatment, bacteriological acceptability, packaging and labelling of all waters that are prepackaged for sale and used as beverages or in foods. It does not apply to water distributed by the public water supply system, to carbonated beverages, soda water or to packaged water sold for purposes other than as a beverage.

This standard prescribes the requirements for dry granulated white sugar packed in containers not exceeding 50 kg (110 lbs.) net weight and excludes icing sugar.

This standard prescribes the requirements for powdered (icing) sugar, which is finely pulverized white sugar.

This standard prescribes the requirements for white sugar which has been purified and crystallized and is sold in crystalline form for use in canning and preserving operations. It applies to sugar packaged in containers not exceeding 50 kg (110 lbs.) net weight..