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 allyl isothiocyanate 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 allyl isothiocyanate 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 allyl isothiocyanate 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 rancidity for oils and fats in 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 rancidity for oils and fats in 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 rancidity for oils and fats in 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 rancidity for oils and fats in 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 rancidity for oils and fats in 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