Distribution date: 22 September 2021 | Final date for Comment: 21 November 2021

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements for the labelling of cosmetic products. This Draft East African Standard applies to all cosmetic products as defined in 3.1 and specified in EAS 334.

Products Covered: Cosmetics

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 22 September 2021 | Final date for Comment: 21 November 2021

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements for the labelling of cosmetic products. This Draft East African Standard applies to all cosmetic products as defined in 3.1 and specified in EAS 334.

Products Covered: Cosmetics

Regulation Type: Regular notification

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 hair creams, lotions and gels. It also applies to hair conditioners and setting lotions. This Draft East African standard does not cover hair sprays, hair sheens or hair oils. This Draft East African standard does not cover hair creams, lotions and gels for which therapeutic claims are made.

Products Covered: Hair creams, Hair lotions, Hair gels, hair conditioners, hair setting lotions

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 22 September 2021 | Final date for Comment: 21 November 2021

This Draft East African Standard specifies requirements for the labelling of cosmetic products. This Draft East African Standard applies to all cosmetic products as defined in 3.1 and specified in EAS 334.

Products Covered: Cosmetics

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 22 September 2021 | Final date for Comment: 21 November 2021

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for nail polishes used for cosmetic purposes. This standard does not cover nail gels.

Products Covered: Nail polish

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 22 September 2021 | Final date for Comment: 21 November 2021

This Draft East African Standard prescribes the list of colorants, preservatives and UV-filters allowed in cosmetic products.

Products Covered: Cosmetics

Regulation Type: Regular notification

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 hair creams, lotions and gels. It also applies to hair conditioners and setting lotions. This Draft East African standard does not cover hair sprays, hair sheens or hair oils. This Draft East African standard does not cover hair creams, lotions and gels for which therapeutic claims are made.

Products Covered: Hair creams, Hair lotions, Hair gels, hair conditioners, hair setting lotions

Regulation Type: Regular notification

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

Distribution date: 22 September 2021 | Final date for Comment: 21 November 2021

This Draft East African Standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for nail polishes used for cosmetic purposes. This standard does not cover nail gels.

Products Covered: Nail polish

Regulation Type: Regular notification

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