Reaffirmed 2024

1. SCOPE

This standard covers the method for determination of heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury) by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS) in finished cosmetic products and raw materials for cosmetics.

NOTE - It can be used as an alternate method to colorimetric method for testing heavy metals in finished cosmetic products and Raw materials for cosmetics on routine basis. However, in the event of any dispute, Colorimetric method shall be treated as referee method.

2. References

The following standards contain provisions, which through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below:

264 : 2005 Nitric acid - Specification (third revision)

265 : 1993 Hydrochloric acid - Specification (fourth revision)

1070 : 1992 Reagent grade water - Specification (third revision)