Standards

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..

This standard specifies the requirements for brown sugar which is the initial product made from sugar-cane juice packed in containers not exceeding 50 kg, net weight.

This publication was last reviewed and confirmed in 2025. Therefore this version remains current.

This standard specifies the requirements for vinegar of the types and classes specified in Clause 4.