Singapore HSA 2024 advisory - cosmetic heavy-metal impurity limits

Scope

The HSA advisory applies to Singapore suppliers assessing the safety and quality of cosmetic products they supply. It points suppliers to regulatory requirements under the Health Products Act and the Health Products (Cosmetic Products - ASEAN Cosmetic Directive) Regulations 2007.

Exact limit and units

How tested

The advisory encourages suppliers to conduct product testing at laboratories with accredited methods. The heavy-metal table is presented as acceptable limits based on the ASEAN Guidelines on Limits of Contaminants for Cosmetics.

Enforcement posture

This is supplier guidance rather than the text of the subsidiary legislation itself. It states that heavy metals should not be intentionally added and that technically unavoidable traces should meet the listed limits.

History of changes

This advisory version is dated July 2024 and states that HSA may update or revise it from time to time.

How it compares

The advisory values match the common ASEAN cosmetic-contaminant limits for arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. Singapore also implements statutory ACD schedule controls for specific colourants and prohibited substances.

Sources

• Advisory for Suppliers: Assessing the Safety and Quality of Cosmetic Products

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