KDS - Cosmetics, chemical disinfectants and surface active agents

The aim of this technical report is to summarise the actual situation regarding many aspects regarding bio-based surfactants and their relation to any other surfactant regardless of its origin.  It will describe existing raw material sources with regard to their current usage in surface active agents, their source identification and conformation, and the options for communication same.
It shall also include the current work on surfactants regarding their performances, their sustainability, the LCA approaches and end of life options

This document specifies a procedure for evaluating the water resistance retention percentage, by comparing the sun protection factor (SPF) before water immersion (hereafter referred to as the "static" SPF) and after a fixed period of water immersion (hereafter referred to as the "wet" SPF).

This European Standard specifies a test method and the minimum requirements for bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectant products intended to be used for treatment in aqueous systems against Legionella pneumophila that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation when diluted with buffered ferrous hard water or hard water. Whenever Legionella pneumophila poses a risk to human health, this method is suitable for water used in cooling towers and water for general purposes, like spas, pools, showers and other uses. The method is not suitable for electro-chemical disinfection.
The European Standard applies to products used to treat water in order to kill Legionella pneumophila.
NOTE 1   The method described is intended to determine the activity of commercial formulations or active substances under the conditions in which they are used.
NOTE 2   This method corresponds to a phase 2 step 1 test .
NOTE 3   This method does not take into account the fact that Legionella pneumophila is often found in cells of amoebae and/or biofilms and that thereby a product’s activity against the bacteria may be reduced.
EN 14885 specifies in detail the relationship of the various tests to one another and to "use recommendation".

This document specifies a method for the simulation of accelerated wear and corrosion, to be used prior
to the detection of nickel release from coated articles that come into direct and prolonged contact with
the skin. According to the Commission Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), articles with an outer
coating containing nickel and those which are inserted into pierced ears and other parts of the human
body are excluded from the scope of this document.

This document gives guidance for the enumeration and/or detection of microorganisms present in a cosmetic product that is impregnated or coated onto a substrate (i.e. wipes and masks) where sampling and microbiological influence of the manufactured product presents particular challenges in terms of microbiological sampling and testing.
The principle of this document can also be applied to test similar products (e.g. cushion, impregnated sponge, etc.) or applicators (e.g. brush, puff, sponge, etc.) with modification of the procedure as appropriate.

The method described herein is designed to determine the disinfectant activity of processes used in hospital, medical, pharmaceutical and cosmetics, veterinary, industrial and food processing areas.
The product trialled is designed to be diffused as gaseous molecules or solid or liquid-form dispersants.
NOTE Concerning automatic disinfectant processes:
the limits to use, especially in terms of ability to diffuse throughout the room (min and max effective volumes), shall be specified and stated in the test report;
certain automatic disinfection processes are only suitable for use in large-volume spaces well in excess of 150 m3.
Under these conditions, the systems cannot be tested in indoor spaces less than 150 m3 due to the high power of the jet spray; "additional experimental conditions" (see 5.5.1.1.f) should therefore be used and the tests should only be performed in test rooms with volumes different to the obligatory conditions.

This document specifies a procedure of water immersion for the in vivo determination of the water resistance of sunscreen products.
This document is applicable to products intended to be placed in contact with human skin including any component able to absorb, reflect or scatter UV rays and which, in addition, are designed to be less readily removed from the skin by water and/or during water immersion. It is intended to be read in conjunction with ISO 24444.

This document specifies a method for the simultaneous determination of the total alkali content and the total fatty matter content of soaps (including liquid soaps), excluding compounded products.

This standard specifies hygiene requirements before, during tattooing and tattoo aftercare. It provides guidance for tattooists and their routine interactions with clients and public authorities. It gives guidance for the correct procedures to be used to ensure optimum protection of the client, the tattooist and others in the tattoo workspace.

This standard specifies a method for the in vivo determination of the sun protectionfactor (SPF) of sunscreen products. It is applicable to products that containany component able to absorb, reflect or scatter ultraviolet (UV) rays and whichare intended to be placed in contact with human skin.This document provides abasis for the evaluation of sunscreen products for the protection of human skinagainst erythema induced by solar ultraviolet rays.

This standard 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.

This standard describes additional information to use with ISO 16128-2 for the special situation of hydrolates. It clarifies the method of determining the organic index in the absence of measurement of the quantity of water introduced.

This European Standard specifies a test method and the minimum requirements for virucidal activity of chemical disinfectant and antiseptic products that form a homogeneous physically stable preparation when diluted with hard water, or - in the case of ready-to-use-products - with water.
This European Standard applies to products that are used in the veterinary area on non-porous surfaces without mechanical action i.e. in the breeding, husbandry, production, veterinary care facilities, transport and disposal of all animals except when in the food chain following death and entry to the processing industry.
EN 14885 specifies in detail the relationship of the various tests to one another and to "use recommendations".
NOTE 1   The method described is intended to determine the activity of commercial formulations or active substances under the conditions in which they are used.
NOTE 2   This method corresponds to a Phase 2 Step 2 test.
NOTE 3   Using this European Standard, it is possible to determine the virucidal activity of the undiluted product.
NOTE 4   This standard uses Porcine Parvovirus because Bovine Enterovirus Type 1 (ECBO) virus used in the suspension test EN 14675 cannot be used for surface testing because of its loss of titre during drying. Porcine Parvovirus has comparable resistance to ECBO virus.

EN 16437:2014+A1 specifies a test method and the minimum requirements for bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptic products that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation when diluted with hard water - or in the case of ready-to-use products - with water. This European Standard applies to products that are used in the veterinary area on porous surfaces without mechanical action i.e. in the breeding, husbandry, production, !veterinary care facilities", transport and disposal of all animals except when in the food chain following death and entry to the processing industry. EN 14885 specifies in detail the relationship of the various tests to one another and to “use recommendations”.

This Standard gives guidelines for the stability testing of cosmetic products. It reviews readily available bibliographic references that provide a resource for the assessment of the stability of cosmetic products. This review of the available guidelines that assess the stability of cosmetic products can serve as a technical/scientific framework to identify the most suitable methods for the assessment of the stability of cosmetic products. This document does not aim to specify the conditions, parameters or criteria of stability testing. Considering the wide variety of cosmetic products, storage and use conditions, it is not possible to define a single way to assess product stability. Therefore, it is up to the manufacturer to specify and justify the stability protocol to cover test methods, specifications and conditions at which products will be tested.

This document specifies a test method and the minimum requirements for fungicidal or yeasticidal activity of chemical disinfectant and antiseptic products that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation when diluted with hard water or - in the case of ready-to-use-products - with water. Products can only be tested at a concentration of 80 % or less as some dilution is always produced by adding the test organisms and interfering substance.
This document applies to products that are used in food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas excluding areas and situations where disinfection is medically indicated and excluding products used on living tissues except those for hand hygiene in the above considered areas. The following areas are at least included:
a)   processing, distribution and retailing of:
1)   food of animal origin:   2)   food of vegetable origin:
-   milk and milk products;   -   beverages;
-   meat and meat products;   -   fruits, vegetables and derivatives (including sugar, distillery ...);
-   fish, seafood, and related products;   -   flour, milling and baking;
-   eggs and egg products;      - animal feeds;
-   animal feeds;                      - etc.
-   etc.   
b)   institutional and domestic areas:
-   catering establishments;
-   public areas;
-   public transports;
-   schools;
-   nurseries;
-   shops;
-   sports rooms;
-   waste containers (bins ...);
-   hotels;
-   dwellings;
-   clinically non-sensitive areas of hospitals;
-   offices;
-   etc.
c)   other industrial areas:
-   packaging material;
-   biotechnology (yeast, proteins, enzymes, ...);
-   pharmaceutical;
-   cosmetics and toiletries;
-   textiles;
-   space industry, computer industry;
-   etc.
EN 14885 specifies in detail the relationship of the various tests to one another and to use recommendations.
NOTE 1   The method described is intended to determine the activity of commercial formulations or active substances under the conditions in which they are used.
NOTE 2   This method corresponds to a phase 2 step 1 test.

This European Standard specifies a test method and the minimum requirements for bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectant and antiseptic products that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation when diluted with hard water or - in the case of ready-to-use products - with water. Products can only be tested at a concentration of 80 % or less, as some dilution is always produced by adding the test organisms and interfering substance.
This European Standard applies to products that are used in the veterinary area - e.g. in the breeding, husbandry, transport and disposal of all animals except when in the food chain following death and entry to the processing industry.
EN 14885 specifies in detail the relationship of the various tests to one another and to 'use recommendations'.
NOTE 1   The method described is intended to determine the activity of commercial formulations or active substances under the conditions in which they are used.
NOTE 2   This method corresponds to a phase 2 step 1 test.

This European Standard specifies a test method and the minimum requirements for bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectant and antiseptic products that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation when diluted with hard water or - in the case of ready-to-use products - with water. Products can only be tested at a concentration of 80 % or less, as some dilution is always produced by adding the test organisms and interfering substance.
This document applies to products that are used in food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas excluding areas and situations where disinfection is medically indicated and excluding products used on living tissues except those for hand hygiene in the above considered areas. The following areas are at least included:
a)   processing, distribution and retailing of:
1)   food of animal origin:
   milk and milk products;
   meat and meat products;
   fish, seafood, and related products;
   eggs and egg products;
   animal feeds;
   etc.   2)   food of vegetable origin:
   beverages;
   fruits, vegetables and derivatives (including sugar, distillery, etc.);
   flour, milling and baking;
   animal feeds;
   etc.
b)   institutional and domestic areas:
   catering establishments;
   public areas;
   public transports;
   schools;
   nurseries;
   shops;
   sports rooms;
   waste containers (bins, etc.);
   hotels;
   dwellings;
   clinically non sensitive areas of hospitals;
   offices;
   etc.
c)   other industrial areas:
   packaging material;
   biotechnology (yeast, proteins, enzymes, etc.);
   pharmaceutical;
   cosmetics and toiletries;
   textiles;
   space industry, computer industry;
   etc.
EN 14885 specifies in detail the relationship of the various tests to one another and to “use recommendations”.
NOTE 1   The method described is intended to determine the activity of commercial formulations or active substances under the conditions in which they are used.
NOTE 2   This method corresponds to a phase 2 step 1 test.

This European Standard specifies a test method (phase 2/step 2) and the minimum requirements for bactericidal and/or fungicidal or yeasticidal activity of chemical disinfectants that form a homogeneous physically stable preparation in hard water or – in the case of ready-to-use products – with water in food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas, excluding areas and situations where disinfection is medically indicated and excluding products used on living tissues.
The scope of this European Standard applies at least to the following:
a)   Processing, distribution and retailing of:
1)   Food of animal origin:
i)   milk and milk products;
ii)   meat and meat products;
iii)   fish, seafood and products;
iv)   eggs and egg products;
v)   animal feeds;
vi)   etc.
2)   Food of vegetable origin:
i)   beverages;
ii)   fruits, vegetables and derivatives (including sugar distillery);
iii)   flour, milling and backing;
iv)   animal feeds;
v)   etc.
b)   Institutional and domestic areas:
1)   catering establishments;
2)   public areas;
3)   public transports;
4)   schools;
5)   nurseries;
6)   shops;
7)   sports rooms;
8)   waste container (bins);
9)   hotels;
10)   dwellings;
11)   clinically non sensitive areas of hospitals;
12)   offices;
13)   etc.
c)   Other industrial areas:
1)   packaging material;
2)   biotechnology (yeast, proteins, enzymes...);
3)   pharmaceutical;
4)   cosmetics and toiletries;
5)   textiles;
6)   space industry, computer industry;
7)   etc.
Using this European Standard, it is possible to determine the bactericidal or fungicidal or yeasticidal activity of the undiluted product. As three concentrations are tested, in the active to non active range, dilution of the product is required and, therefore, the product forms a homogeneous stable preparation in hard water.
EN 14885 specifies in detail the relationship of the various tests to one another and to use recommendations.
NOTE 1   The method described is intended to determine the activity of commercial formulations or active substances on bacteria and/or fungi in the conditions in which they are used.
NOTE 2   This method cannot be used to evaluate the activity of products against mycobacteria.

This European Standard specifies a test method and the minimum requirements for virucidal activity of chemical disinfectant and antiseptic products that form a homogeneous physically stable preparation when diluted with hard water or in the case of ready-to-use products, i. e, products that are not diluted when applied, with water. Products can only be tested at a concentration of 80 % (97 %, with a modified method for special cases) as some dilution is always produced by adding the test organisms and interfering substance.
This European Standard applies to products that are used in the medical area in the fields of hygienic handrub, hygienic handwash, instrument disinfection by immersion, surface disinfection by wiping, spraying, flooding or other means and textile disinfection.
This European Standard applies to areas and situations where disinfection is medically indicated. Such indications occur in patient care, for example:
-   in hospitals, in community medical facilities, and in dental institutions;
-   in clinics of schools, of kindergartens, and of nursing homes;
and may occur in the workplace and in the home. It may also include services such as laundries and kitchens supplying products directly for the patients.
NOTE 1   The method described is intended to determine the activity of commercial formulations or active substances under the conditions in which they are used.
NOTE 2   This method corresponds to a phase 2, step 1 test.
NOTE 3   EN 14885 specifies in detail the relationship of the various tests to one another and to "use recommendations".

This document specifies a procedure for the interpretation of data generated by the preservation
efficacy test or by the microbiological risk assessment, or both, when evaluating the overall
antimicrobial protection of a cosmetic product.
It comprises:
— a preservation efficacy test;
— a procedure for evaluating the overall antimicrobial protection of a cosmetic product that is not
considered low risk, based on a risk assessment described in ISO 29621.
The preservation efficacy test is a reference method to evaluate the preservation of a cosmetic
formulation. It is applicable to cosmetic products in the marketplace.
This test does not apply to those cosmetic products for which the microbiological risk has been
determined to be low according to Annex A and ISO 29621.
This test is primarily designed for water-soluble or water-miscible cosmetic products and can be used
with modification to test products in which water is the internal (discontinuous) phase.
NOTE This test can be used as a guideline to establish a development method during the development cycle
of cosmetic products. In this case, the test can be modified or extended, or both, for example, to make allowance
for prior data and different variables (microbial strains, media, incubation conditions exposure time, etc.).
Compliance criteria can be adapted to specific objectives. During the development stage of cosmetic products,
other methods, where relevant, can be used to determine the preservation efficacy of formulations.

This European Standard specifies a test method and the minimum requirements for virucidal activity of chemical disinfectants that form a homogeneous physically stable preparation when diluted with hard water- or in the case of ready-to-use products - with water.
This European Standard applies to products that are used in the medical area for disinfecting non-porous surfaces including surfaces of medical devices without mechanical action.
This European Standard applies to areas and situations where disinfection is medically indicated. Such indications occur in patient care, for example:
-   in hospitals, in community medical facilities, and in dental institutions;
-   in clinics of schools, of kindergartens, and of nursing homes;
and may occur in the workplace and in the home.
It may also include services such as laundries and kitchens supplying products directly for the patients.
NOTE 1   The method described is intended to determine the activity of commercial formulations or active substances on viruses in the conditions in which they are used.
NOTE 2   This method corresponds to a phase 2, step 2 test.
EN 14885 specifies in detail the relationship of the various tests to one another and to "use recommendations".

This proposal described a set of HPLC/UV procedures for the identification and quantitative determination in cosmetic products of 22 organic UV filters authorized in the EU: Camphor Benzalkonium Methosulfate (CBM), Homosalate (HS), Benzophenone-3 (BZ3), Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid (PBS), Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid (TDS), Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (BDM), Octocrylene (OCR), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (EMC), PEG-25 PABA (P25), Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate (IMC), Ethylhexyl Triazone (ET), Drometrizole Trisiloxane (DRT), Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone (DBT), 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor (MBC), Ethylhexyl Salicylate (ES), Ethylhexyl Dimethyl PABA (EDP), Benzophenone-4/Benzophenone-5 (BZ4),  Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (MBP), Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate (PDT), Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (EMT), Polysilicone-15 (P-15), Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB). They are all the currently authorized organic UV filters in the EU, with the only exception of three of them that are protected under patents and are no longer used in cosmetics (Benzylidene Camphor Sulfonic Acid, Polyacrylamidomethyl Benzylidene Camphor and 3-Benzylidene Camphor).

This European Standard specifies a test method and the minimum requirements for sporicidal activity of chemical disinfectant and antiseptic products that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation when diluted with hard water, or - in the case of ready-to-use products - with water. Products can only be tested at a concentration of 80 % or less (97 % with a modified method for special cases) as some dilution is always produced by adding the test organisms and interfering substance.
This European Standard applies to products that are used in the medical area in the fields of instrument disinfection by immersion, and surface disinfection by wiping, spraying, flooding or other means.
This European Standard applies to areas and situations where disinfection or antisepsis is medically indicated. Such indications occur in patient care, for example:
   in hospitals, in community medical facilities and in dental institutions;
   in clinics of schools, of kindergartens and of nursing homes;
and may occur in the workplace and in the home. It may also include services such as laundries and kitchens supplying products directly for the patients.
NOTE 1   The method described is intended to determine the activity of commercial formulations or active substances under the conditions in which they are used.
NOTE 2   This method corresponds to a phase 2 step 1 test.
EN 14885 specifies in detail the relationship of the various tests to one another and to “use recommendations”.

This European Standard specifies the European Standards to which products have to conform in order to support the claims for microbicidal activity which are referred to in this European Standard.
This European Standard also specifies terms and definitions which are used in European Standards.
It is applicable to products for which activity is claimed against the following microorganisms: vegetative bacteria (including mycobacteria and Legionella), bacterial spores, yeasts, fungal spores and viruses (including bacteriophages).
It is intended to:
a)   enable manufacturers of products to select the appropriate standards to be used in order to provide data which support their claims for a specific product;
b)   enable users of the product to assess the information provided by the manufacturer in relation to the use for which they intend to use the product;
c)   assist regulatory authorities in assessing claims made by the manufacturer or by the person responsible for placing the product on the market.
It is applicable to products to be used in the area of human medicine, the veterinary area and in food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas.
In the area of human medicine, it is applicable to chemical disinfectants and antiseptics to be used in areas and situations where disinfection or antisepsis is medically indicated. Such indications occur in patient care
-   in hospitals, in community medical facilities and dental institutions,
-   in clinics of schools, of kindergartens and of nursing homes,
-   and may also occur in the workplace and in the home. It may also include services such as in laundries and kitchens supplying products directly for the patient.
In the veterinary area it is applicable to chemical disinfectants and antiseptics to be used in the areas of breeding, husbandry, veterinary care facilities, production, transport and disposal of animals. It is not applicable to chemical disinfectants used in the food chain following death and entry to the processing industry.
In food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas it is applicable to chemical disinfectants and antiseptics to be used in processing, distribution and retailing of food of animal or vegetable origin. It is also applicable to products for all public areas where disinfection is not medically indicated (homes, catering, schools, nurseries, transports, hotels, offices etc.) and products used in packaging, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, cosmetic etc. industries.
This European Standard is also applicable to active substances and products under development for which no area of application has yet been specified.
This European Standard does not refer to methods for testing the toxicological and ecotoxicological properties of products or active substances.

This document defines how to exclude or confirm that an excipient in a biocidal product is an active substance within the frame of the European Biocidal Product Regulation and other regulations.

This European Standard specifies a test method and the minimum requirements for virucidal activity of
chemical disinfectant products that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation when diluted with hard water - or in the case of ready-to-use products - with water.
This European Standard applies to products that are used in the medical area for disinfecting instruments by immersion - even if they are not covered by the EEC/93/42 Directive on Medical Devices.
This European Standard applies to areas and situations where disinfection is medically indicated. Such
indications occur in patient care, for example:
a) in hospitals, in community medical facilities and in dental institutions;
b) in clinics of schools, of kindergartens and of nursing homes;
c) and may occur in the workplace and in the home. It may also include services such as laundries and
kitchens supplying products directly for the patients.
NOTE 1 the method described is intended to determine the activity of commercial formulations or active substances under the conditions in which they are used.
NOTE 2 This method corresponds to a phase 2, step 2 test.
EN 14885 specifies in detail the relationship of the various tests to one another and to "use recommendations".

This document describes a screening method for rapid sampling and identifying of diethanolamine
(DEA) in cosmetics and raw materials used in cosmetics by gas chromatography – mass spectroscopy
(GC-MS).
This method is not applicable to the detection and/or quantification of DEA-related ingredients.
When this method is used to analyse unfamiliar sample matrices analysts are advised to confirm the
applicability and flexibility of the techniques in their matrix.
Under the conditions specified this method is reliable for quantification with DEA level at 1 000 mg/kg
(0,1 %).
However, samples with lower concentrations (<0,1 %) or otherwise unusual compositions or
characteristics can present difficulties (such as, for example, peak tailing) that preclude the direct use
of this method.

This European Standard specifies a test method (phase 2/step 1) (see annex H) and the minimum requirements for sporicidal activity of chemical disinfectant products that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation in hard water and that are used in food, industrial, domestic and institutional areas, excluding areas and situations where disinfection is medically indicated and excluding products used on living tissues except those for hand hygiene in the above considered areas. This European Standard applies at least to the following : a) processing, distribution and retailing of : 1) food of animal origin : 2) food of vegetable origin : b) institutional and domestic areas : c) other industrial areas : Using this European Standard, it is not possible to determine the sporicidal activity of undiluted product as some dilution is always produced by adding the inoculum and interfering substance. Products can only be tested at a concentration of 80 % or less. NOTE The method described is intended to determine the activity of commercial formulations or active substances on spores in the conditions in which they are used.

This European Standard specifies a test method simulating practical conditions for establishing whether a product for surgical handrub and handwash reduces the release of resident and eventually present transient microbial flora on hands when used for the treatment of clean hands of volunteers.
This European Standard applies to products for surgical handrub or handwash for use in areas and situations where disinfection is medically indicated. Such indications occur in patient care, for example:
-   in hospitals, in community medical facilities and in dental institutions;
-   in clinics of schools, of kindergartens and of nursing homes.
and may occur in the workplace and in the home. It may also include services such as laundries and kitchens supplying products directly for the patient.
EN 14885 specifies in detail the relationship of the various tests to one another and to "use recommendations".
NOTE   This method corresponds to a phase 2, step 2 test.

This Technical Specification sets requirements for bio-based surfactants in terms of properties, limits, application classes and test methods. It lays down the characteristics and details for assessment of bio-based solvents surfactants as to whether they:
- are fit for purpose in terms of performance related properties;
- comply with the requirements regarding the health, safety and environment which apply to general surfactants;
- are derived from a certain minimum percentage of biomass; and
- comply with at least similar sustainability criteria as comparable (regular) surfactants.
The criteria of the Regulation for Environmental Assessment of Chemicals (REACh) [2] are included in the discussions that have lead to this paper.
NOTE   prEN 16575 defines the term "bio-based" as derived from biomass and clarifies that "bio-based" does not imply "biodegradable". In addition, "biodegradable" does not necessarily imply the use of "bio-based" material.

This document gives general instructions for carrying out microbiological examinations of cosmetic
products, in order to ensure their quality and safety, in accordance with an appropriate risk analysis
(e.g. low water activity, hydro-alcoholic, extreme pH values).
Because of the large variety of products and potential uses within this field of application, these
instructions might not be appropriate for some products in every detail (e.g. certain water-immiscible
products).

This International Standard provides a method for the determination of 1,4-dioxane residues in
surfactants which are synthesized from epoxyethane, such as alkyl ether sulfates and alcohol ethoxylates.
The method is applicable for samples containing 1,4-dioxane more than 5 mg/kg. For samples containing
1,4-dioxane more than 100 mg/kg, the sample solutions should be diluted to appropriate concentration.

This document gives general guidelines for enumeration and detection of aerobic mesophilic bacteria
present in cosmetics
— by counting the colonies on agar medium after aerobic incubation, or
— by checking the absence of bacterial growth after enrichment.
Because of the large variety of cosmetic products within this field of application, this method may not be
appropriate for some products in every detail (e.g. certain water immiscible products). Other methods
(e.g. automated) may be substituted for the tests presented here provided that their equivalence has
been demonstrated or the method has been otherwise shown to be suitable.
If needed, microorganisms enumerated or detected may be identified using suitable identification tests
described in the standards given in the Bibliography.
In order to ensure product quality and safety for consumers, it is advisable to perform an appropriate
microbiological risk analysis to determine the types of cosmetic products to which this document is
applicable. Products considered to present a low microbiological risk (see ISO 29621) include those
with low water activity, hydro-alcoholic products, extreme pH values, etc.

This European Standard specifies a HPLC/UV method for the assay of hydroquinone, 3 ethers of hydroquinone and 4 corticosteroids most frequently found in illegally sold skin whitening cosmetic products: clobetasol propionate, betamethasone dipropionate, fluocinonide and fluocinolone acetonide.
This standard also proposes HPLC/UV methods for the identification of 38 corticosteroids may be found in skin whitening products. Indeed, as corticosteroids could be deliberately introduced in skin whitening cosmetics, despite the fact that they are forbidden to use, an identification of the presence of one of this illicit compounds could be enough for a market survey control.
This standard is not dedicated to artificial nail products or soaps.

This International Standard specifies a method for the determination of the polyethylene glycol (PEG)
content in aromatic and aliphatic non-ionic surface active agents of the type R-(O-C2H4) n OH; where n
is the mean ethylene oxide (EO) value. It is applicable to all ethoxylated products soluble in methanol
or methanol/water mixture. This method applies to PEG concentrations as mass fraction greater than
or equal to 0,1 %. This International Standard is not applicable to PEG whose molar mass is lower than
400 g/mol. Monomeric ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, and glycerol are not detected.

This document gives general guidelines for the detection and identification of specified microorganisms
in cosmetic products as well as for the detection and identification of other kinds of aerobic mesophilic
non-specified microorganisms in cosmetic products.
Microorganisms considered as specified in this document might differ from country to country
according to national practices or regulations. Most of them considered as specified microorganisms
include one or more of the following species: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus
aureus and Candida albicans.
In order to ensure product quality and safety for consumers, it is advisable to perform an appropriate
microbiological risk analysis to determine the types of cosmetic products to which this document is
applicable. Products considered to present a low microbiological risk (see ISO 29621) include those
with low water activity, hydro-alcoholic products, extreme pH values, etc.
The method described in this document is based on the detection of microbial growth in a non-selective
liquid medium (enrichment broth) suitable to detect microbial contamination, followed by isolation of
microorganisms on non-selective agar media. Other methods can be appropriate depending on the level
of detection required.
In this document specific indications are given for identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia
coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. Other microorganisms that grow under the conditions
described in this document may be identified by using suitable tests according to a general scheme (see
Annex A). Other standards (e.g. ISO 18416, ISO 21150, ISO 22717, ISO 22718) may be appropriate.
Because of the large variety of cosmetic products within this field of application, this method might not
be suited in every detail to some products (e.g. certain water-immiscible products). Other methods (e.g.
automated) can be substituted for the tests presented here provided that their equivalence has been
demonstrated or the method has been otherwise shown to be suitable.

This Technical Report introduces most common and typical analytical approaches for screening and
quantification of heavy metals of general interest at both raw material and finished product level. This
Technical Report covers techniques from traditional colourimetric reaction, which can be executed
without expensive instrument to the high-end one, like that of inductively coupled plasma-mass
spectrometry (ICP-MS), which allows detection of elements at μg/kg level. Thus, this Technical Report
covers the advantages and disadvantages of each analytical technique so that a suitable approach can
be chosen.
The intent of this Technical Report is not to set or suggest acceptable concentration limits of heavy
metals in both raw materials and finished products which have to be determined by each regulatory
authority.
NOTE 1 The term “heavy metals” is widely used without single definition.
NOTE 2 Elements can be specified as heavy metals by one legislation, while not by others.

This document gives guidance to cosmetic manufacturers and regulatory bodies to help define those
finished products that, based on a risk assessment, present a low risk of microbial contamination
during production and/or intended use, and therefore, do not require the application of microbiological
International Standards for cosmetics.

This document 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.
This document builds on and enhances ISO 16128-1. It is intended to be used in conjunction with
ISO 16128-1.

This document gives general guidelines for enumeration of yeast and mould present in cosmetics by
counting the colonies on selective agar medium after aerobic incubation.
In order to ensure product quality and safety for consumers, it is advisable to perform an appropriate
microbiological risk analysis to determine the types of cosmetic products to which this document is
applicable. Products considered to present a low microbiological risk (see ISO 29621) include those
with low water activity or extreme pH values, hydro-alcoholic products, etc.
Because of the large variety of cosmetic products within this field of application, this method might not
be suited to some products in every detail (e.g. certain water-immiscible products). Other methods (e.g.
automated) can be substituted for the tests presented here provided that their equivalence has been
demonstrated or the method has been otherwise shown to be suitable.
Yeast enumerated can be identified using suitable identification tests, for example, tests described
in the standards listed in the Bibliography. Mould enumerated can be identified by other appropriate
methods, if necessary.

This part of ISO 16128 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.

This Technical Report gives general guidelines to explain the use of ISO cosmetic microbiological
standards depending on the objective (in-market control, product development, etc.) and the product
to be tested.
This Technical Report can be used to fulfil the requirements of the ISO standard on microbiological
limits (ISO 17516).

This European Standard specifies a test method and the minimum requirements for fungicidal or yeasticidal activity of chemical disinfectant and antiseptic products that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation when diluted with hard water or - in the case of ready-to-use-products - with water. Products can only be tested at a concentration of 80 % or less, as some dilution is always produced by adding the test organisms and interfering substance.
This European Standard applies to products that are used in the veterinary area - i.e. in the breeding, husbandry, production, transport and disposal of all animals except when in the food chain following death and entry to the processing industry.
EN 14885 specifies in detail the relationship of the various tests to one another and to "use recommendations".
NOTE 1 The method described is intended to determine the activity of commercial formulations or active substances under the conditions in which they are used.
NOTE 2 This method corresponds to a phase 2 step 1 test (Annex F).

This International Standard gives general guidelines for the detection and identification of the specified
microorganism Candida albicans i n c osmetic products. M icroorganisms c onsidered a s s pecified i n t his
International Standard might differ from country to country according to national practices or regulations.
In order to ensure product quality and safety for consumers, it is advisable to perform an appropriate
microbiological risk analysis to determine the types of cosmetic product to which this International
Standard is applicable. Products considered to present a low microbiological (see ISO 29621) risk
include those with low water activity, hydro-alcoholic products, extreme pH values, etc.
The method described in this International Standard is based on the detection of Candida albicans in
a non-selective liquid medium (enrichment broth), followed by isolation on a selective agar medium.
Other methods may be appropriate dependent on the level of detection required.
NOTE For the detection of Candida albicans, subcultures can be performed on non-selective culture media
followed by suitable identification steps (e.g. using identification kits).
Because of the large variety of cosmetic products within this field of application, this method may
not be appropriate in every detail for some products (e.g. certain water immiscible products). Other
International Standards (ISO 18415) may be appropriate. Other methods (e.g. automated) may be
substituted for the tests presented here provided that their equivalence has been demonstrated or the
method has been otherwise shown to be suitable.

This International Standard gives general guidelines for the detection and identification of the
specified microorganism Staphylococcus aureus in cosmetic products. Microorganisms considered as
specified in this International Standard might differ from country to country according to national
practices or regulations.
In order to ensure product quality and safety for consumers, it is advisable to perform an appropriate
microbiological risk analysis to determine the types of cosmetic product to which this International
Standard is applicable. Products considered to present a low microbiological (see ISO 29621) risk
include those with low water activity, hydro-alcoholic products, extreme pH values, etc.
The method described in this International Standard is based on the detection of Staphylococcus aureus
in a non-selective liquid medium (enrichment broth), followed by isolation on a selective agar medium.
Other methods may be appropriate dependent on the level of detection required.
NOTE For the detection of Staphylococcus aureus, subcultures can be performed on non-selective culture
media followed by suitable identification steps (e.g. using identification kits).
Because of the large variety of cosmetic products within this field of application, this method may
not be appropriate for some products in every detail (e.g. certain water immiscible products). Other
International Standards (ISO 18415) may be appropriate. Other methods (e.g. automated) may be
substituted for the tests presented here provided that their equivalence has been demonstrated or the
method has been otherwise shown to be suitable.

This International Standard gives general guidelines for the detection and identification of the specified
microorganism Escherichia coli i n c osmetic p roducts. M icroorganisms c onsidered a s s pecified i n t his
International Standard might differ from country to country according to national practices or regulations.
In order to ensure product quality and safety for consumers, it is advisable to perform an appropriate
microbiological risk analysis, so as to determine the types of cosmetic products to which this
International Standard is applicable. Products considered to present a low microbiological (see
ISO 29621) risk include those with low water activity, hydro-alcoholic products, extreme pH values, etc.
The method described in this International Standard is based on the detection of Escherichia coli in
a non-selective liquid medium (enrichment broth), followed by isolation on a selective agar medium.
Other methods may be appropriate, depending on the level of detection required.
NOTE For the detection of Escherichia coli, subcultures can be performed on non-selective culture media
followed by suitable identification steps (e.g. using identification kits).
Because of the large variety of cosmetic products within this field of application, this method might not
be suited to some products in every detail (e.g. certain water-immiscible products). Other International
Standards (ISO 18415) may be appropriate. Other methods (e.g. automated) can be substituted for the
test presented here provided that their equivalence has been demonstrated or the method has been
otherwise shown to be suitable.

This International Standard gives general guidelines for the detection and identification of the
specified microorganism Pseudomonas aeruginosa in cosmetic products. Microorganisms considered
as specified in this International Standard might differ from country to country according to national
practices or regulations.
In order to ensure product quality and safety for consumers, it is advisable to perform an appropriate
microbiological risk analysis to determine the types of cosmetic product to which this International
Standard is applicable. Products considered to present a low microbiological (see ISO 29621) risk
include those with low water activity, hydro-alcoholic products, extreme pH values, etc.
The method described in this International Standard is based on the detection of Pseudomonas
aeruginosa in a non-selective liquid medium (enrichment broth), followed by isolation on a selective
agar medium. Other methods may be appropriate, depending on the level of detection required.
NOTE For the detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, subcultures can be performed on non-selective culture
media followed by suitable identification steps (e.g. using identification kits).
Because of the large variety of cosmetic products within this field of application, this method may
not be appropriate in every detail for some products (e.g. certain water immiscible products). Other
International Standards (ISO 18415) may be appropriate. Other methods (e.g. automated) may be
substituted for the tests presented here provided that their equivalence has been demonstrated or the
method has been otherwise shown to be suitable.

This European Standard specifies a test method and the minimum requirements for bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectant and antiseptic products that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation when diluted with hard water, or - in the case of ready-to-use products - with water. Products can only be tested at a concentration of 80 % or less (97 % with a modified method for special cases) as some dilution is always produced by adding the test organisms and interfering substance.
This European Standard applies to products that are used in the medical area in the fields of hygienic handrub, hygienic handwash, surgical handrub, surgical handwash, instrument disinfection by immersion, and surface disinfection by wiping, spraying, flooding or other means.
This European Standard applies to areas and situations where disinfection or antisepsis is medically indicated. Such indications occur in patient care, for example:
-   in hospitals, in community medical facilities and in dental institutions;
-   in clinics of schools, of kindergartens and of nursing homes;
and may occur in the workplace and in the home. It may also include services such as laundries and kitchens supplying products directly for the patients.
NOTE 1   The method described is intended to determine the activity of commercial formulations or active substances under the conditions in which they are used.
NOTE 2   This method corresponds to a phase 2 step 1 test.
NOTE 3   This method cannot be used to evaluate the activity of products against Legionella in watersystems and against mycobacteria.
EN 14885 specifies in detail the relationship of the various tests to one another and to 'use recommendations'.

This European Standard specifies a method for simulating the release of nickel from all post assemblies which are inserted into pierced ears and other pierced parts of the human body and articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin in order to determine whether such articles are in compliance with No. 27 Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (REACH).
Spectacle frames and sunglasses are excluded from the scope of this European Standard.
NOTE   Spectacle frames and sunglasses are subject to the requirements of EN 16128:2011 which provides an unchanged re-publication of the technical requirements that had previously been specified in EN 1811:1998, but restricted in scope to apply only to spectacle frames and sunglasses.