SIST EN ISO 24443:2022/A1:2026
(Amendment)Cosmetics - Determination of sunscreen UVA photoprotection in vitro - Amendment 1 (ISO 24443:2021/Amd 1:2026)
Cosmetics - Determination of sunscreen UVA photoprotection in vitro - Amendment 1 (ISO 24443:2021/Amd 1:2026)
Kosmetische Mittel - In-vitro-Bestimmung des UVA-Schutzes von Sonnenschutzmitteln - Änderung 1 (ISO 24443:2021/Amd 1:2026)
Cosmétiques - Détermination in vitro de la photoprotection des produits de protection solaire aux UVA - Amendement 1 (ISO 24443:2021/Amd 1:2026)
Kozmetika - Določanje zaščitnega faktorja UVA in vitro - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO 24443:2021/Amd 1:2026)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 02-Jul-2025
- Publication Date
- 13-Apr-2026
- Technical Committee
- KDS - Cosmetics, chemical disinfectants and surface active agents
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 08-Apr-2026
- Due Date
- 13-Jun-2026
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2026
Overview
EN ISO 24443:2021/FprA1 is an amendment to ISO 24443:2021 prepared under ISO/TC 217 (Cosmetics) in collaboration with CEN. The document refines the in‑vitro method for determination of sunscreen UVA photoprotection, with specific changes to substrate preparation, temperature control, spreading procedures and plate surface parameters. The amendment is circulated as a draft (ISO 24443:2021/DAM 1:2025) and clarifies operational steps to improve repeatability and laboratory reproducibility.
Key Topics
Substrate / plate preparation
- Use rough‑side uppermost PMMA plates with application area ≥ 16 cm².
- Products and plates should be handled in the dark; product storage recommended between 27 (±2 °C) and 32 (±2 °C) for at least 12 hours before testing.
- Sandblasted plate surfaces should be cleaned with a dry, antistatic microfibre cloth and handled by the edges; avoid finger contact and use a reference mark to keep measurement order and direction consistent.
- Plates are to be used once and without additional surface treatment.
Application and spreading
- Application rates: 1.3 mg/cm² (±1.6%) for moulded plates and 1.2 mg/cm² (±1.5%) for sandblasted plates.
- Dose accuracy via mass loss of pipette or volumetric measures (positive‑displacement automatic pipette recommended).
- Deposit as at least twelve small droplets, weighing plates after application for non‑volatile products; deposit and weighing should not exceed 30 s.
- Spreading is a two‑phase process (circular passes then alternating horizontal/vertical strokes) with defined numbers of passes and timings (~30 s second phase; adapted timings for alcoholic or oil products).
- If using a fingertip, do not use finger cots; if using an automated mechanical fingertip, follow specific finger‑cot saturation, inspection and replacement steps.
Drying and exposure conditions
- Treated samples should dry 30–60 min in the dark at the same temperature as UV exposure conditions (e.g., 27 °C or 30 °C ±2 °C).
- Spray products in pressurised containers must be degassed and left 24 h at room temperature before sampling.
Plate surface parameters updated
- The Rdq value for sandblasted PMMA plate is revised to 12,0 ± 2,5.
- Other surface metrics (Ra, Rv, A1, Ssc, Vvv) are specified in Annex D.
Applications
This amendment is directly relevant to: manufacturers of sunscreens, independent testing laboratories, regulatory bodies assessing UVA photoprotection, and R&D teams validating in‑vitro test methods. The clarified procedures help improve measurement consistency, reduce variability and support robust product claims for UVA protection.
Related Standards
- ISO 24443:2021 - Cosmetics - Determination of sunscreen UVA photoprotection in vitro.
- EN ISO 24443:2021/prA1 - CEN parallel document and national adoptions (e.g., SIST EN ISO 24443:2022/oprA1:2025).
For implementation questions or patent declarations, refer to the ISO draft notice and contact your national standards body or the ISO copyright office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN ISO 24443:2022/A1:2026 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Cosmetics - Determination of sunscreen UVA photoprotection in vitro - Amendment 1 (ISO 24443:2021/Amd 1:2026)". This standard covers: Cosmetics - Determination of sunscreen UVA photoprotection in vitro - Amendment 1 (ISO 24443:2021/Amd 1:2026)
Cosmetics - Determination of sunscreen UVA photoprotection in vitro - Amendment 1 (ISO 24443:2021/Amd 1:2026)
SIST EN ISO 24443:2022/A1:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.100.70 - Cosmetics. Toiletries. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2026
Kozmetika - Določanje zaščitnega faktorja UVA in vitro - Dopolnilo A1 (ISO
24443:2021/Amd 1:2026)
Cosmetics - Determination of sunscreen UVA photoprotection in vitro - Amendment 1
(ISO 24443:2021/Amd 1:2026)
Kosmetische Mittel - In-vitro-Bestimmung des UVA-Schutzes von Sonnenschutzmitteln -
Änderung 1 (ISO 24443:2021/Amd 1:2026)
Cosmétiques - Détermination in vitro de la photoprotection des produits de protection
solaire aux UVA - Amendement 1 (ISO 24443:2021/Amd 1:2026)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 24443:2021/A1:2026
ICS:
71.100.70 Kozmetika. Toaletni Cosmetics. Toiletries
pripomočki
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 24443:2021/A1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 2026
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 71.100.70; 11.100.10
English Version
Cosmetics - Determination of sunscreen UVA
photoprotection in vitro - Amendment 1 (ISO
24443:2021/Amd 1:2026)
Cosmétiques - Détermination in vitro de la Kosmetische Mittel - In-vitro-Bestimmung des UVA-
photoprotection des produits de protection solaire aux Schutzes von Sonnenschutzmitteln - Änderung 1 (ISO
UVA - Amendement 1 (ISO 24443:2021/Amd 1:2026) 24443:2021/Amd 1:2026)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 24443:2021; it was approved by CEN on 16 February 2026.
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European foreword . 3
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 24443:2021/A1:2026) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 217
"Cosmetics" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 392 “Cosmetics” the secretariat of
which is held by AFNOR.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN ISO 24443:2021 shall be given the status of a national
standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by August 2026, and
conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by August 2026.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 24443:2021/Amd 1:2026 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 24443:2021/A1:2026
without any modification.
International
Standard
ISO 24443
Second edition
Cosmetics — Determination of
2021-12
sunscreen UVA photoprotection in
vitro
AMENDMENT 1
2026-02
AMENDMENT 1
Cosmétiques — Détermination in vitro de la photoprotection des
produits de protection solaire aux UVA
AMENDEMENT 1
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photoprotection in vitro
AMENDMENT 1
5.6
Add the following text at the end of the subclause:
The product should be stored, in the dark, between (27 ±2) °C and (32 ±2) °C for at least twelve hours
before the start of the test.
The surface of sandblasted plates should be cleaned with a dry, antistatic microfibre cloth.
The plates should be handled carefully by holding them by the edges, a
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