SFDA Publishes 17 Testing Methods of Certain Restricted/Banned Subs in Cosmetics

The testing methods of a group of restricted or banned substances used in cosmetics have been published by the China State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) on 18 January 2012.

These testing methods are:

• Testing methods of 7 banned substances in cosmetics: Minoxidil, Hydrocortisone, C₂₄H₃₂O₄S, 1,3,5(10)-Estratrien-3-ol-17-one, Canrenone, Triamcinolone acetonide 21-acetate, Progesterone
• Testing method of Salicylic acid
• Testing method of Musk ketone
• Testing method of Mercaptoacetic acid
• Testing methods of eight phthalate esters: DnPP, DIPP, DnIPP, DMEP, BBP, DBP, DEHP and 1,2-phenyl dicarboxylic acid branched chain and straight chain pentyl esters
• Testing methods of 4-aminoazobenzene and Benzidine
• Testing methods of Benzo[A]pyrene
• Testing methods of 4-aminobiphenyl and its salts
• Testing method of Resorcine
• Testing methods of 32 restricted or banned dying ingredients in cosmetics
• Testing method of Benzalkonium chloride
• Testing method of Quinhydrone
• Testing method of Hydrogen peroxide
• Testing methods of Benzethonium chloride, C₂₁H₃₈ClN and Benzyldimethylhexadecylammonium chloride
• Testing methods of five banned coloring agents in cosmetics: CI 13065, CI 12075, CI 15585:1, CI 12140 and CI 26105
• Testing methods of three furocoumarin substances and Alloisoimperatorin in cosmetics
• Testing method of Fructus Psoraleae compositions in cosmetics

Reference Links

• China SFDA press release
• Testing methods

 Hygienic Standard for Cosmetics (2007)