Why Gel Nail Polish Is Now Banned in Europe—but Still Allowed in the U.S.
If you are a fan of a glossy gel manicure, you might have heard some surprising news: the European Union (EU) has banned gel nail…
Standards You Rely on Every Day (Without Knowing It)
Have you ever wondered why every lightbulb fits in the same socket, why safety signs look the same everywhere, or how elevators always seem to…
ANSI E1.55-2016 (R2021): Theatrical Makeup Mirror Lighting
The modern vanity layout first appeared in the late 1700s. As popular cosmetics were being developed and sold to the masses, makeup found its way to…
ISO 20957-2:2024—Strength Training Equipment
Our body fat percentage increases over time if we do not do anything to replace the lean muscle we lose over time. Strength training can…
ASTM F3681-24: Beach Umbrellas and Anchor Devices
Beach umbrellas have a long history, dating back thousands of years to Ancient Egypt. These umbrellas (or sunshades) were made from stretched papyrus, palm, leaves,…
ASTM F1427-21e1: Bunk Beds
The Ancient Egyptians invented the concept of a bunk bed (a raised bed) roughly around 3,000 BCE. They made a bed frame out of wood…
ISO 20957-5:2016—Stationary Exercise Bicycle
Regularly riding a stationary exercise bike can support one’s lower body muscles, cardiovascular fitness, and overall health, among other advantages. It is thereby no wonder…
ISO 22716:2007— Manufacturing Practices for Cosmetics
In the United States, the FDA regulates cosmetics under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The FDA, however, does not require pre-market…
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ISO 24444:2019— In Vivo Determination of SPF
The introduction of an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) began in the 1930s. Austrian chemist Franz Greiter, inspired by a sunburn while climbing a mountain, developed…