NBN EN 16956:2017

Cosmetics - Analytical methods - HPLC/UV method for the identification and assay of hydroquinone, ethers of hydroquinone and corticosteroids in skin whitening cosmetic products

ACTIVE

About this standard

Languages
German, English and French
Type
NBN
Standards committee
CEN/TC 392 (Cosmetics)
Status
ACTIVE
Publication date
25 October 2017
ICS Code
71.100.70 (Cosmetics. Toiletries)
Withdrawn Date
Price
€ 142,00

Summary

This European Standard specifies a HPLC/ UV method for the identification and quantification 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 gives HPLC/ UV methods for the identification of 38 corticosteroids that may be found in skin whitening cosmetic products (see Annex D).
This standard is not dedicated to artificial nail products or soaps.