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Cosmetics and Toiletries Scheme (COSMETICS)

EPTIS factsheet 143893 | Last revision 2023-09-11 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts143893 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts143893

PT provider
PT provider LGC AXIO Proficiency Testing LGC AXIO Proficiency Testing
Based in United Kingdom
Language(s)
Remarks Cosmetics have been in use for thousands of years, and the potential for harm to the wearer has been present ever since the use of toxic chemicals such as lead sulfide (galena) as an eye make-up by the ancient Egyptians. Manufacturers must ensure that potentially harmful products are not placed on the market. Products must undergo chemical, microbiological, and physical testing to ensure safety, quality, and legislative requirements are met. AXIO Proficiency Testing understands the challenges within this industry, it is why we have designed our Cosmetics and Toiletries Scheme ( (COSMETICS). COSMETICS is intended for chemists and microbiologists performing product and ingredient testing in the beauty and personal care product industries. By participating in this scheme, you can have confidence that your results are meaningful and accurate.
Keywords
Product groups Consumer products
Cosmetics
Testing fields Analytical chemistry
Microbiology
Technical details
Test item Tested property Testing method
Powder (e.g eye-shadow) Cadmium -
Nickel -
Lead -
Chromium -
Arsenic -
Mercury -
Microbiological parameters -
Staphylococcus aureus Count -
Escherichia coli presence/absence -
Pseudomonas aeruginosa count -
Yeast and Mould count -
Enterobacteriaceae count -
Pseudomonas aeruginosa presence/absence -
Staphylococcus aureus presence/absence -
Aerobic mesophilic bacteria presence/absence -
Aerobic mesophilic bacteria count -
Burkholderia cepacia presence/absence -
Lip gloss Cadmium -
Nickel -
Lead -
Chromium -
Arsenic -
Mercury -
Lipstick Cadmium -
Nickel -
Lead -
Chromium -
Arsenic -
Mercury -
Liquid Staphylococcus aureus Count -
Escherichia coli presence/absence -
Pseudomonas aeruginosa count -
Yeast and Mould count -
Enterobacteriaceae count -
Pseudomonas aeruginosa presence/absence -
Staphylococcus aureus presence/absence -
Aerobic mesophilic bacteria presence/absence -
Aerobic mesophilic bacteria count -
Burkholderia cepacia presence/absence -
pH -
Density -
Viscosity -
Mouthwash Antimony -
Arsenic -
Barium -
Copper -
Fluoride -
Mercury -
Selenium -
Zinc -
Cream and Mascara Hydroquinone -
Butylparaben -
Methylparaben -
Propylparaben -
Benzoic acid -
Sorbic acid -
Microbiological parameters -
Staphylococcus aureus Count -
Escherichia coli presence/absence -
Pseudomonas aeruginosa count -
Yeast and Mould count -
Enterobacteriaceae count -
Pseudomonas aeruginosa presence/absence -
Staphylococcus aureus presence/absence -
Aerobic mesophilic bacteria presence/absence -
Aerobic mesophilic bacteria count -
Burkholderia cepacia presence/absence -
Tooth paste Antimony (Sb) -
Arsenic (total) -
Barium (Ba) -
Copper (Cu) -
Fluoride (F-) -
Mercury (Hg) -
Selenium (Se) -
Zinc (Zn) -
Soap (liquid or solid) Chlorides (Cl-) -
Free Caustic alkali (as NaOH) -
Free fatty acids (as oleic acid) -
Insoluble matter in ethanol -
Moisture and volatile matter -
Total fatty matter content -
Powder detergent Water insoluble matter -
pH (1% aqueous solution at 25˚C) -
Moisture and volatile matter -
Anionic-active matter -
Cationic-active matter -
Chlorides (as Cl ) -
Liquid detergent Water insoluble matter -
pH (1% aqueous solution at 25˚C) -
Moisture and volatile matter -
Anionic-active matter -
Cationic-active matter -
Chlorides (as Cl ) -
Phosphates (as PO4 3-) -
Microbial Challenge Test Microbial enumeration -
% reduction in microbial load -
Log10 reduction in microbial load -
Allergens in cosmetics -NEW List of 26 allergenic substances classified in accordance with Directive 2003/15/EC -
Quality of hand sanitizer Alcohol Content -
Quality of face masks Relevant to SARS-CoV-2 pandemic -
Bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE) EN14683:2019
ASTM F2101
Differential pressure (Breathability) EN14683:2019
Microbial cleanliness (Bioburden) ISO11737-1:2018
EN14683:2019
Fluid resistance to synthetic blood ASTM 1862
ISO 22609
Aims of the PT scheme
Target group of participants
Linked to specific legislation / standards
Additional, subsidiary aims
Number of participants
Accredited or otherwise reviewed by a 3rd party

Accredited by UKAS on the basis of ISO/IEC 17043 Please see current application form and scheme description for accredited and non-accredited status of test materials and analytes.

Operation is commissioned / requested by
Fees and frequency
Participation fee Depending on samples taken
Regularly operated Yes (4 rounds per annum)
Year of first operation 2011
Contact details of the PT provider
Provider Contact person
LGC AXIO Proficiency Testing
1 Chamberhall Business Park, Chamberhall Green
BL9 0AP Bury, Greater Manchester
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)161 762 2500
Fax: +44 (0)161 762 2501
Web: https://www.lgcstandards.com/GB/en/Proficiency-Testing/cat/244597 https://www.lgcstandards.com/GB/en/Proficiency-Testing/cat/244597
Mrs Nicola Armstrong
Phone: +44 (0)161 762 2500
Fax:
Email: axiopt@lgcgroup.com axiopt@lgcgroup.com
If you find any mistakes please contact the responsible EPTIS coordinator in United Kingdom, Mr Savvas Xystouris. Mr Savvas Xystouris.
Any questions or problems? Please contact us at eptis@bam.de.
Application version: 1.23-SNAPSHOT.20230502124635-7925ae379a631fc1ececff45d2921c8db38877d5