Petroleum jelly for cosmetic use — Specification
This East Africa Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for petroleum jelly for cosmetic use. This standard does not cover petroleum jelly for industrial use
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List by category of cosmetic products
This East African Standard provides the list of products that are categorized as cosmetics
Cologne, hydrosols and toilet waters — Specification
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.
Hair remover - Specification - Alkaline thioglycolic - based
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.
Henna powder — Specification
This East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for henna powder.
Chemical hair relaxers and hair waving products — Specification
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.
Hair creams, lotions and gels — Specification
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.
Nail polish — Specification
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.
Nail polish remover — Specification
This East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for nail polish remover used for cosmetic purposes
Pomades and solid brilliantines — Specification
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.
Labelling of cosmetics — Requirements
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.
Cosmetics and cosmetic products — Part 1: List of prohibited substances
This East African Standard specifies the chemical name, state and formulation under which specific use as substance, is prohibited in the cosmetic products.
Cosmetics and cosmetic products — Part 2: List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down
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.
Cosmetics and cosmetic products — Part 3: List of allowed colorants, preservatives and UV - filters
This East African Standard specifies the list of colorants, preservatives and UV-filters allowed in cosmetic products.
Cosmetics and cosmetics products — Part 4: List of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products
This East African Standard prescribes the list of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products.
Cosmetics and cosmetic products — Part 5 List of UV filters allowed in cosmetic products
This East African Standard prescribes the list of UV filters allowed in cosmetic products.
Skin powders - Specification - Part 1: Body and face powder
This East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for body and face powders which cover talcum powders, toilet powders, deodorant powders and dusting powders, for adult use only. This standard does not apply to medicated powders for which medicinal claims are made.
Skin powders - Specification - Part 2: Baby powder
This East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for baby powders. This standard does not apply to medicated powders for which medicinal claims are made.
Hair dye — Specification — Part 1: Aryl diamine based formulated powder
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
Hair dye — Specification — Part 2: Aryl di- amine-based liquid oxidation
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.
Skin care creams, lotions and gels — Specification
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.
Carpet and upholstery shampoo – Specification
This East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for liquid foaming shampoo used for both general cleaning and spot cleaning of colourfast carpets and upholstery that are not damaged by water.
Bath preparations — Specification - Part 1: Synthetic detergent- based foam baths and shower gels
This East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for synthetic foam baths and shower gels. This standard covers synthetic detergent-based foam baths (also referred to as cream baths), shower gels (also referred to as body wash, cream wash, cream shower, bath shower, and shower shampoo), and other such related products. This standard does not apply to bath salts, bath oils, bath powders, and soap-based bath and shower products. This standard does not apply to medicinal products for which therapeutic claims are made.
Avocado oil for cosmetic industry - Specification
This East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for avocado oil for use as a raw material in the cosmetic industry. This standard does not apply to packaged avocado oil, ready for use.
Shaving cream - Specification
This East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for shaving creams.