Scope
KS 2937:2021 applies to cosmetic products falling within the standard’s cosmetic definition and products listed in KS EAS 334, except medicated cosmetic products claiming therapeutic value. The standard covers products for which no specific Kenya standard is in place.
Exact limit and units
| Metal | Matrix | Limit | Unit | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead (as Pb) | Cosmetic products | 20 | mg/kg | finished product |
| Arsenic (as As) | Cosmetic products | 2.0 | mg/kg | finished product |
| Mercury (as Hg) | Cosmetic products | 2.0 | mg/kg | finished product |
How tested
The heavy-metal table specifies KS EAS 847-16, Cosmetics - Analytical methods - Part 16: Determination of lead, mercury and arsenic content.
Enforcement posture
The standard is used by manufacturers, importers, traders, testing bodies, regulators, and for quality assurance, product certification, inspection, and market surveillance.
History of changes
KS 2937:2021 was prepared by the Cosmetics and related products Technical Committee under the Kenya Bureau of Standards procedures. Only year-level timing is available in this source, so the page uses 2021-01-01 as the effective date placeholder.
How it compares
These rows are finished-product cosmetic limits. The combined total-heavy-metals note is documented separately and not converted into additional single-metal rows.
Sources
Update history
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