Regulatory Updates

Distribution date: 15 June 2026 | Final date for Comment: 14 August 2026

This Draft East African prescribes the test methods for the determination of flash point by Pensky-Martens closed cap tester in oils and fats for cosmetic industry.

Products Covered: Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin, incl. sunscreen or suntan preparations (excl. medicaments); manicure or pedicure preparations (HS code(s): 3304); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 June 2026 | Final date for Comment: 14 August 2026

This Draft East African prescribes the test methods for the determination of flash point by Pensky-Martens closed cap tester in oils and fats for cosmetic industry.

Products Covered: Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin, incl. sunscreen or suntan preparations (excl. medicaments); manicure or pedicure preparations (HS code(s): 3304); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 June 2026 | Final date for Comment: 14 August 2026

This Draft East African prescribes the test methods for the determination of flash point by Pensky-Martens closed cap tester in oils and fats for cosmetic industry.

Products Covered: Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin, incl. sunscreen or suntan preparations (excl. medicaments); manicure or pedicure preparations (HS code(s): 3304); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 June 2026 | Final date for Comment: 14 August 2026

This Draft East African prescribes the test methods for the determination of flash point by Pensky-Martens closed cap tester in oils and fats for cosmetic industry.

Products Covered: Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin, incl. sunscreen or suntan preparations (excl. medicaments); manicure or pedicure preparations (HS code(s): 3304); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 June 2026 | Final date for Comment: 14 August 2026

This Draft East African Standard prescribes the test method for the determination of ash content in cosmetics and oils and fats for cosmetic industry.

Products Covered: Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin, incl. sunscreen or suntan preparations (excl. medicaments); manicure or pedicure preparations (HS code(s): 3304); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 June 2026 | Final date for Comment: 14 August 2026

This Draft East African Standard prescribes the test method for the determination of ash content in cosmetics and oils and fats for cosmetic industry.

Products Covered: Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin, incl. sunscreen or suntan preparations (excl. medicaments); manicure or pedicure preparations (HS code(s): 3304); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 June 2026 | Final date for Comment: 14 August 2026

This Draft East African Standard prescribes the test method for the determination of lead, mercury and arsenic content in cosmetics and oils and fats for cosmetic industry.

Products Covered: ESSENTIAL OILS AND RESINOIDS; PERFUMERY, COSMETIC OR TOILET PREPARATIONS (HS code(s): 33); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 June 2026 | Final date for Comment: 14 August 2026

This Draft East African Standard prescribes the test method for the determination of lead, mercury and arsenic content in cosmetics and oils and fats for cosmetic industry.

Products Covered: ESSENTIAL OILS AND RESINOIDS; PERFUMERY, COSMETIC OR TOILET PREPARATIONS (HS code(s): 33); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 June 2026 | Final date for Comment: 14 August 2026

This Draft East African Standard prescribes the test method for the determination of lead, mercury and arsenic content in cosmetics and oils and fats for cosmetic industry.

Products Covered: ESSENTIAL OILS AND RESINOIDS; PERFUMERY, COSMETIC OR TOILET PREPARATIONS (HS code(s): 33); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 15 June 2026 | Final date for Comment: 14 August 2026

This Draft East African Standard prescribes the test method for the determination of lead, mercury and arsenic content in cosmetics and oils and fats for cosmetic industry.

Products Covered: ESSENTIAL OILS AND RESINOIDS; PERFUMERY, COSMETIC OR TOILET PREPARATIONS (HS code(s): 33); Cosmetics. Toiletries (ICS code(s): 71.100.70)

Regulation Type: Regular notification