BS EN 16956:2017
Cosmetics. Analytical methods. HPLC/UV method for the identification and assay of hydroquinone, ethers of hydroquinone and corticosteroids in skin whitening cosmetic products

Standard No.

BS EN 16956:2017

Release Date

2017

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

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BS EN 16956:2017

Scope

What is BS EN 16956 - Cosmetics - Analytical methods - HPLC/UV method about?   BS EN 16956 is applicable to cosmetics.   BS EN 16956 specifies a HPLC/UV method for the identification and quantification of hydroquinone, 3 ethers of hydroquinone and 4 corticosteroids most frequently found in illegally sold skin whitening cosmetic products: clobetasol propionate, betamethasone dipropionate, fluocinonide and fluocinolone acetonide.    BS EN 16956 also gives HPLC/UV methods for the identification of 38 corticosteroids that may be found in skin whitening cosmetic products (see Annex D).  BS EN 16956:2017 history

• 2017 BS EN 16956:2017 Cosmetics. Analytical methods. HPLC/UV method for the identification and assay of hydroquinone, ethers of hydroquinone and corticosteroids in skin whitening cosmetic products