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India Solicits Public Opinions on Updated Standards for Petroleum Jelly in Cosmetics

Feb 26, 2024
Winnie Xu
Key highlights of the revised standard include adjustments to both specification requirements and container marking criteria of petroleum jelly for cosmetic purpose.

On January 12, 2024, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released the IS 4887 Specification for Petroleum Jelly for Cosmetic Industry (Second Revision) for public consultation until March 12, 2024. Petroleum jelly, a soft, semi-solid substance derived from petroleum oils, plays a pivotal role in various cosmetic applications, such as creams, rouges, lipsticks, and hair dressings, functioning as an emollient for chapped skin.

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