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…
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…
ANSI | Cosmetics | Laboratory
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…
ANSI | Cosmetics | Laboratory
ISO 24442:2022—Sun Protection Test Methods
While sunlight is an essential source of life and energy, it also creates major health challenges like sunburn, pigmentation, wrinkles, dermatitis, skin cancer, and aging….
ANSI | Cosmetics | Laboratory
ISO 17516:2014—Microbiology of Cosmetics
With the cosmetics industry growing at a rate of approximately 5.3% every year, it is critical to ensure that cosmetic products are safe for consumers…
ASTM E1490-19: Skin Creams And Lotions
The earliest evidence of the use of lotion-type salves can be traced as far back as 3000 BC to the Ancient Sumerians and the Ancient…