Standards Adoption Workshop – International Standards for Cosmetics

This Standards Adoption Workshop conducted on 22 July 2016 focuses on International Standards for sun protection test methods as well as the definition & criteria for natural and organic ingredients in cosmetics products. A total of 36 participants from 22 organisations attended the workshop.

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the leading cause of skin cancer and chronic skin damage. Hence, it is always important to apply sunscreen even on a cloudy day. The first session of this workshop, Mr Gary Yao, member of the national mirror working group (NMWG) for ISO/TC 217 focuses on the three International Standards (ISO 24442:2011, ISO 24443:2012 and ISO 24444:2010) for sun protection test methods for cosmetics products, which encompass in vivo assessment for ultraviolet A radiation protection factor of topical sunscreen products and in vitro characterisation of UVA protection in sunscreen products.

The second session of this workshop was focused on ISO 16128, a two part series International Standard that defines the criteria for natural and organic ingredients in cosmetic products. Our speaker, Dr Alain Khaiat, convenor of the NMWG for ISO/TC 217, shared on the development of ISO 16128 and also insights on how to leverage on this International Standards to assist their organisations to gain market access as well as competitive edge in the cosmetic industry.

A participant engaging Dr Alain Khaiat during the question and answer session at the Standards Adoption Workshop.