Somali Bureau of Standards · National Standards
The official register of Somali Standards (SOS), comprising standards developed locally by the Somali Bureau of Standards through its Technical Committees, together with East African Standards and ISO, IEC, ARSO, ASTM, EN, Codex and AOAC standards formally adopted as Somali Standards. Each adopted standard retains its original reference for full traceability.
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This East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for synthetic detergents for household use. This standard does not cover machine wash and industrial detergent powders
This East African Standard specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for synthetic detergent powder for machine wash. Thid standard does not cover hand wash powders and industrial detergent powders. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (EAS 127- 2:2013), which has been technically revised.
This East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for sodium hypochlorite solution intended for domestic and industrial use
This East African Standard gives guidance on the general procedures to be followed in the sampling and preparation of preservatives and preservative- treated timber for analysis and is applicable to the provision of appropriate samples for analysis which may be used to check the content of active components in preservative formulations, and to determine the identity, location and concentration of preservatives in treated timber. This standard does not provide detailed procedures to be adopted for control purposes at manufacturing plants where large volumes of preservative are to be sampled. This standard does not define any detailed methodology to be followed in operations in these areas because this can depend upon the nature of the preservative, the method of treatment, and the particular requirements of relevant approval authorities
This East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for type C waterborne preservative containing mixtures of compounds of Copper (II), Chromium (VI) and Arsenic (V). This standard does not apply to type A and type B preservatives.
This East African Standard provides the list of products that are categorized as cosmetics
This East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for cologne, hydrosols and toilet waters intended for human use. This standard does not apply to baby colognes and air fresheners.
This East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for alkaline thioglycolic-based hair remover (also known as chemical depilatory). This standard does not apply to hair removers of the epilatory type and those having metallic sulphides or stannite composition.
This East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for henna powder.
This East African Standard specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for chemical hair relaxers and hair waving products. This standard applies to chemical hair relaxers based on alkalis or thioglycollates, as well as hair waving (curling) products based on thioglycollates.
This East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for hair creams, lotions and gels. It also applies to hair conditioners and setting lotions. This standard does not cover hair sprays, hair sheens or hair oils. This standard does not cover hair creams, lotions and gels for which therapeutic claims are made.
This East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for nail polish used for cosmetic purposes. This standard does not cover nail gel and nail dip powder.
This East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for nail polish remover used for cosmetic purposes
This East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for pomades and solid brilliantines. It applies to pomades and solid brilliantines which are either vegetable oil or petroleum based but excludes oil emulsions. This standard does not cover the following: a) liquid brilliantines; and b) pomades and solid brilliantines for which therapeutic claims are made.
This East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for toluene.
This East African Standard specifies requirements for the labelling of cosmetic products. This standard applies to all cosmetic products as defined in 3.1 and specified in EAS 334.
This East African Standard specifies the chemical name, state and formulation under which specific use as substance, is prohibited in the cosmetic products.
This East African Standard specifies the list of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. This Standard does not apply to medicinal products, medical devices or biocidal products.
This East African Standard specifies the list of colorants, preservatives and UV-filters allowed in cosmetic products.
This East African Standard prescribes the list of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products.
This East African Standard prescribes the list of UV filters allowed in cosmetic products.
This East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for treated Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLIN).
This East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling, and test methods for aryl diamine- based formulated powder hair dyes. This standard only covers permanent powder hair dyes based on aryl diamines, which act as primary intermediates in dyes. The standard does not apply to vegetable-based hair dyes, metallic based hair dyes and liquid hair dyes
This East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for permanent liquid oxidation hair dyes which are aryl diamine based. This standard does not apply to powder hair dyes, plant-based hair dyes, hair dye shampoo and temporary metallic based hair dyes.
This East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for creams, lotions and gels for skincare. This standard does not apply to skincare products, for which therapeutic claims are made. This standard does not apply to anti-aging, anti- wrinkle, sun protection products, aromatherapy substances and Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA).This standard does not apply to hair creams, lotions and gels.
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