India BIS IS 6608:2004 - skin cream heavy metals

Scope

IS 6608:2004 applies to skin creams in the form of a thick emulsion or unctuous mass. It addresses ingredients, product requirements, packing, marking, and optional ECO Mark-related requirements.

Exact limit and units

How tested

The table refers heavy-metals testing to Annex E and arsenic testing to Annex F. The standard states that a manufacturer may omit finished cosmetic testing for heavy metals and arsenic if all raw materials requiring those tests have been tested and comply.

Enforcement posture

The text is an Indian Standard issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards. Use of the Standard Mark is governed by the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 and related rules; the standard also points to compliance with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and rules thereunder.

History of changes

The PDF identifies IS 6608:2004 as the second revision of the skin creams specification and gives December 2004 on the title page. It was adopted after approval by the responsible division council.

How it compares

The skin-cream lead limit is 20 ppm, matching the ordinary lead limit for BIS skin powders and higher than the IS 3959 ECO Mark skin-powder lead value of 10 ppm. The arsenic requirement is stated as an As2O3-equivalent value.

Sources

• IS 6608:2004 Skin Creams - Specification

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