Regulatory Updates
DEAS 377-2:2021, Cosmetic and cosmetic products — Part 2: List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down, Third Edition

Distribution date: 22 September 2021 | Final date for Comment: 21 November 2021
This Draft African Standard prescribes the list of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down.This Draft East African Standard applies only to cosmetic products and not to medicinal products, medical devices or biocidal products.
Products Covered: Cosmetics
Regulation Type: Regular notification
DEAS 335:2021, Cologne, hydrosols and toilet waters — Specification, Third Edition

Distribution date: 22 September 2021 | Final date for Comment: 21 November 2021
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and methods of test for cologne, hydrosols and toilet waters intended for human use. This standard does not apply to baby colognes and air fresheners.
Products Covered: Cologne, Hydrosols, Toilet waters
Regulation Type: Regular notification
DEAS 342:2021, Pomades and solid brilliantines — Specification, Third Edition

Distribution date: 22 September 2021 | Final date for Comment: 21 November 2021
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for pomades and solid brilliantines. It applies to pomades and solid brilliantines which are either vegetable oil or petroleum based but excludes oil emulsions. This draft East African standard does not cover liquid brilliantines. This Draft East African standard does not cover pomades and solid brilliantines for which therapeutic claims are made.
Products Covered: Pomades, solid brilliantines
Regulation Type: Regular notification
DEAS 342:2021, Pomades and solid brilliantines — Specification, Third Edition

Distribution date: 22 September 2021 | Final date for Comment: 21 November 2021
This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for pomades and solid brilliantines. It applies to pomades and solid brilliantines which are either vegetable oil or petroleum based but excludes oil emulsions. This draft East African standard does not cover liquid brilliantines. This Draft East African standard does not cover pomades and solid brilliantines for which therapeutic claims are made.
Products Covered: Pomades, solid brilliantines
Regulation Type: Regular notification
DEAS 377-1:2020, Cosmetics and cosmetic products — Part 1: List of substances prohibited in cosmetic, Third Edition

Distribution date: 22 September 2021 | Final date for Comment: 21 November 2021
This Draft East African Standard prescribes the chemical name, state and formulation under which specific use as substance, is prohibited in the cosmetic products. This Draft East African Standard applies only to cosmetic products and not to medicinal products, medical devices or biocidal products.
Products Covered: Cosmetics, Cosmetic products
Regulation Type: Regular notification
DEAS 377-1:2020, Cosmetics and cosmetic products — Part 1: List of substances prohibited in cosmetic, Third Edition

Distribution date: 22 September 2021 | Final date for Comment: 21 November 2021
This Draft East African Standard prescribes the chemical name, state and formulation under which specific use as substance, is prohibited in the cosmetic products. This Draft East African Standard applies only to cosmetic products and not to medicinal products, medical devices or biocidal products.
Products Covered: Cosmetics, Cosmetic products
Regulation Type: Regular notification
DEAS 377-1:2020, Cosmetics and cosmetic products — Part 1: List of substances prohibited in cosmetic, Third Edition

Distribution date: 22 September 2021 | Final date for Comment: 21 November 2021
This Draft East African Standard prescribes the chemical name, state and formulation under which specific use as substance, is prohibited in the cosmetic products. This Draft East African Standard applies only to cosmetic products and not to medicinal products, medical devices or biocidal products.
Products Covered: Cosmetics, Cosmetic products
Regulation Type: Regular notification
DEAS 377-1:2020, Cosmetics and cosmetic products — Part 1: List of substances prohibited in cosmetic, Third Edition

Distribution date: 22 September 2021 | Final date for Comment: 21 November 2021
This Draft East African Standard prescribes the chemical name, state and formulation under which specific use as substance, is prohibited in the cosmetic products. This Draft East African Standard applies only to cosmetic products and not to medicinal products, medical devices or biocidal products.
Products Covered: Cosmetics, Cosmetic products
Regulation Type: Regular notification
DEAS 338:2021, Chemical hair relaxers and hair waving products — Specification, Third Edition

Distribution date: 22 September 2021 | Final date for Comment: 21 November 2021
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and methods of test for chemical hair relaxers and hair waving products. This standard applies to chemical hair relaxers based on alkalis or thioglycollates, as well as hair waving (curling) products based on thioglycollates.
Products Covered: Chemical hair relaxers, hair waving products
Regulation Type: Regular notification
DEAS 338:2021, Chemical hair relaxers and hair waving products — Specification, Third Edition

Distribution date: 22 September 2021 | Final date for Comment: 21 November 2021
This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and methods of test for chemical hair relaxers and hair waving products. This standard applies to chemical hair relaxers based on alkalis or thioglycollates, as well as hair waving (curling) products based on thioglycollates.
Products Covered: Chemical hair relaxers, hair waving products
Regulation Type: Regular notification
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