Testing requirements and standards for cosmetics
Dec 23, 2022
| Country | Test Name & Requires |
| USA | CPSIA Total lead content in surface coating - comp |
| CPSIA Total lead content in substrate - comp | |
| Illinois Lead content | |
| 16 CFR 1500.231 Hazardous liquid (GC scan) | |
| ASTM F963-17 Total heavy metals in coating | |
| ASTM F963-17 Total heavy metals in substrate | |
| USP 51 preservative effectiveness | |
| USP 61/62 Microbiological examination | |
| CPSIA 8 phthalate content | |
| CA Prop 65 Phthalates in toys/child care articles | |
| 16 CFR 1500.3 Toxicity (w/ sensitizer) | |
| TPCH Heavy metals content in packaging | |
| 21 CFR 700.13 Mercury in cosmetics | |
| Asbestos content | |
| US TRA & LHAMA | |
| CANADA | CCPSA BBP/DBP/DEHP content |
| CCPSA DNOP/DINP/DIDP content | |
| CCPSA Heavy metals in coating | |
| CCPSA Total lead in consumer products | |
| Canada Total heavy metals content in cosmetic | |
| CCPSA TRA for toys (w/sensitizer) | |
| EU | CPNP : cosmetic product notification portal |
| CPSR : cosmetic product safety report | |
| PIF : product information file | |
| Microbial contamination | |
| Heavy l contamination (pb, cd, hg, as, sb, ni (soluble)) | |
| Efficacy of antimicrobial preservation | |
| Formaldehyde content | |
| Methanol | |
| Phthalates content | |
| 1,4-dioxane | |
| 10n-nitrosodialkanolamine (ndela) | |
| Preservative content (hydroxybenzoate) | |
| 26 allergeric fragrances | |
| EU stability and compatibility test | |
| Ingredient and package label review | |
| AUSTRALIA | AS / NZS 8124.3:12+A1:16 Heavy metals content |
| Australia CCA 2010 DEHP content | |
| Australia TRA |
