ISO/TC 217/WG 4 - Terminology

This document provides answers to questions which can arise when calculating indexes and contents according to ISO 16128-1 and ISO 16128-2. It clarifies conditions on process, solvents and carbon sources to qualify ingredients regarding the ISO 16128 series. Detailed examples, explaining how to use the ISO 16128 series are also provided.

This document describes the industry best practices to address the concentration of extracts which is related to ISO 16128-2:2017, 4.2. Evaporation of solvents to dryness it not addressed in this document. This document aims to delineate the cases when an extract is produced and, afterwards the mixture of evaporated solvents used, regardless of the categories, are partially evaporated. The producer of the extract can utilize different approaches (e.g. measurement by instrumentation, characterization of solvent volatility, published values of evaporation rates, etc.) to determine the index (es) of the extract. Despite the approach and justification, the rational and determinations used is made available to interested parties, when requested.

ISO 16128-2:2017 describes approaches to calculate natural, natural origin, organic and organic origin indexes that apply to the ingredient categories defined in ISO 16128‑1. This document also offers a framework to determine the natural, natural origin, organic and organic origin content of products based on the ingredient characterization. Neither ISO 16128‑1 nor this document addresses product communication (e.g. claims and labelling), human safety, environmental safety, socio-economic considerations (e.g. fair trade), characteristics of packaging materials or regulatory requirements applicable for cosmetics. ISO 16128-2:2017 builds on and enhances ISO 16128‑1. It is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 16128‑1.

ISO 16128-1:2016 provides guidelines on definitions for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients. In addition to natural and organic ingredients, other ingredient categories which may be necessary for natural and organic product development are defined with associated restrictions. ISO 16128 does not address product communication (e.g. claims and labelling), human safety, environmental safety and socio-economic considerations (e.g. fair trade), and the characteristics of packaging materials or regulatory requirements applicable for cosmetics.