New Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This draft standard specifies requirements and test methods for external tooth whitening/bleaching products which are intended for use in the oral cavity directly on the outer surfaces of teeth, by professional application (in-office tooth bleaching products) or professional home use.

1.2 This standard is not applicable for:

a) oral care products including oral rinses, tooth pastes, tooth powders or tooth whitening/ bleaching products containing = 0.1 percent hydrogen peroxide (present or released);

b) products intended to change the colour perception of natural teeth by mechanical methods (for example, stain removal) or using restorative approaches, such as veneers or crowns; and

c) Auxiliary or supplementary materials (for example, tray materials) and instruments or devices (for example, lights) that are used in conjunction with the bleaching products.

1.3 This standard does not specify biological safety aspects of tooth whitening/bleaching products.

2. REFERENCES

The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions which, through reference in this standard, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties toagreement based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of these standards.