This standard applies to persons who carry out any of the business of cosmetology ,hairdressing ,barbering, shaving, manicure, pedicure, facial, body massaging and like crafts.

This standard outlines a code of safety for chemical laboratories.

1                   Scope

1.1               This standard outlines a code of safety for chemical laboratories.

1.2              The standard outlines:

(a)               general rules of conduct concerning safety;

(b)               details for fire emergency and rescue procedures;

(c)               general laboratory techniques.

1.3              This standard does not cover hazards relating to radioactive substances.

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 requirements for the operation of testing and/or calibration laboratories. It is applicable to all laboratories regardless of the number of personnel or the extent of the scope of testing activities.

This standard prescribes requirements and the methods of sampling and test for compressed oxygen gas for industrial use. This standard does not cover aviation oxygen and oxygen for medical or inhalation purposes

This standard specifies the requirements for labelling, storage and the methods of sampling and testing for compressed oxygen gas for industrial and medical use. The standard does not cover aviation/aircraft oxygen.

This standard specifies the requirements for cosmetics and toiletry products as listed in Clause 3 and intended for use in the care of newborns, infants and young children. Products for which therapeutic claims are made are not covered by this standard.

This standard outlines the specification for cosmetics and personal care items for newborns (birth to 1 month), infants (1 month to 1 year), and young children (1 year through 6 years). The use of items with therapeutic claims is not covered by this standard.

This standard specifies the requirements for baby powder prepared from a blend of materials to produce the characteristics set out in Clause 4. It applies to baby powder used for newborns (birth to 1 month), infants (1 month to 1 year), and young children (1 year through 6 years). It does not apply to aerosols.