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3、damage whatsoever than may result from the use of this material or the information contain therein, irrespective of the cause and quantum thereof. ISBN 0-978-626-21784-6 SANS 10393:2008Edition 1SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Hair care products General requirements Published by SABS Standards Divisi
4、on 1 Dr Lategan Road Groenkloof Private Bag X191 Pretoria 0001Tel: +27 12 428 7911 Fax: +27 12 344 1568 www.sabs.co.za SABS SANS 10393:2008 Edition 1 Table of changes Change No. Date Scope Acknowledgement SABS Standards Division wishes to acknowledge the valuable assistance derived from publications
5、 of the Cosmetics, Toiletry and Fragrance Association of South Africa. Foreword This South African standard was approved by National Committee SABS TC 217, Cosmetics, in accordance with procedures of the SABS Standards Division, in compliance with annex 3 of the WTO/TBT agreement. This document was
6、published in September 2008. A reference is made in 4.1.1 to the compliance of hair care products with specific requirements found in “the current relevant national legislation“. In South Africa this means the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectant Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972). Annex A is for info
7、rmation only. SANS 10393:2008 Edition 1 1Contents Page Acknowledgement Foreword 1 Scope . 3 2 Normative references. 3 3 Definitions and abbreviations . 3 4 Requirements . 6 4.1 General 6 4.2 Advertising . 6 5 Labelling requirements. 7 5.1 General 7 5.2 Labelling. 7 6 Neutralizers 12 6.1 General 12 6
8、.2 Labelling requirements. 12 Annex A (informative) Hair structure modifiers 13 SANS 10393:2008 Edition 1 2This page is intentionally left blank SANS 10393:2008 Edition 1 3Hair care products General requirements 1 Scope This standard specifies the requirements for the marketing, labelling, advertisi
9、ng and selling of all hair care products. It also specifies the safety and efficacy of these products. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the l
10、atest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. Information on currently valid national and international standards can be obtained from the SABS Standards Division. 2.1 Standards SANS 98, Ingredient labelling of cosmetic products. SANS 1937, Cosmetic products Quantity a
11、nd marking. 2.2 Other publications ASA code of advertising practice. CTFA Cosmetic Compendium. 3 Definitions and abbreviations For the purposes of this document, the following definitions and abbreviations apply. 3.1 Definitions 3.1.1 absorbed absorption of cosmetic ingredient(s) into the cuticle, c
12、ortex or the root of the hair 3.1.2 anti-dandruff cosmetic product whose function is to cleanse the hair or scalp (or both) and to help alleviate dandruff with regular use SANS 10393:2008 Edition 1 43.1.3 bleach lightening or oxidizing substance that reacts with the colour pigments in the cortex of
13、the hair 3.1.4 colour preserver cosmetic product that is used to enhance and preserve artificial hair colouring 3.1.5 colour remover cosmetic product that is used to reduce the artificial colour that was previously applied to the hair 3.1.6 conditioner hair care product that improves the texture and
14、 appearance of human hair NOTE Conditioners are available as leave-in products or rinse-off products. 3.1.7 cortex main body of the hair composed of elongated spindle cells that form a fibrous layer of polypeptide protein chains beneath the hair cuticle 3.1.8 cosmetic product substance or preparatio
15、n intended to be placed in contact with the various external parts of the human body (epidermis, hair system, nails, lips and external genital organs) or with the teeth and the mucous membranes of the oral cavity with a view exclusively or mainly to clean them, perfume them, change their appearance,
16、 or to correct body odours, protect them or keep them in good condition (or both), except where such cleaning, perfuming, change of appearance, correction of body odours, protection or keeping in good condition (or both) is wholly for the purpose of treating or preventing disease 3.1.9 cuticle trans
17、lucent outer layer of the hair shaft that consists of scales of heavily keratinised material 3.1.10 disulfide bond chemical bond formed between two sulfur atoms from adjacent (adjoining) polypeptide protein chains in the keratin NOTE Disulfide bonds are strong bonds that give hair its rigid structur
18、e. 3.1.11 hydrogen bond chemical bond formed between hydrogen and oxygen atoms NOTE Hydrogen bonds are fairly weak bonds offering low resistance in the presence of water. 3.1.12 keratin hard fibrous protein 3.1.13 medulla small central core of the hair SANS 10393:2008 Edition 1 53.1.14 neutralizer o
19、xidizing agent used to reform the disulfide bonds 3.1.15 neutralizing shampoo shampoo used to remove excess relaxer and to neutralize the alkalinity of the hair 3.1.16 permanent colour hair care product that permanently changes the colour of the hair shaft 3.1.17 permanent waving perm procedure that
20、 creates a permanent curl in the hair by rearranging the disulfide bonds 3.1.18 relaxer straightener alkaline chemical product (texturizer, no-lye relaxer, lye relaxer or s-curl) that permanently straightens the hair 3.1.19 repaired improvement of the elasticity, manageability and external appearanc
21、e of damaged hair 3.1.20 salt linkage electrostatic interactions between a positive charge and a negative charge within the keratin structure NOTE Salt linkages are strong bonds, but they can be affected by a strong acid or alkali. 3.1.21 semi-permanent colour hair care product that temporarily chan
22、ges the colour of the hair and is gradually removed by the repeated washing of the hair 3.1.22 shampoo cosmetic product that is used to cleanse the hair or scalp (or both) 3.1.23 skin sensitivity test skin allergy test patch test test to determine if a person is sensitive to the dermal application o
23、f a hair care product 3.1.24 specialized hair treatment product that contains additional actives or ingredients to address a specific hair type or condition of the scalp 3.1.25 strand test test performed on a small section of hair to determine the effects of the chemical procedure on the hair SANS 1
24、0393:2008 Edition 1 63.1.26 styling aid cosmetic product that is used to temporarily style the hair by changing the texture of the hair, thus creating its hold, manageability, weight, volume or shine 3.1.27 temporary colour hair care product that changes the colour of the hair, but only lasts until
25、the hair is washed 3.1.28 thickening perceived increase in the volume or mass of hair 3.2 Abbreviations 3.2.1 ASA Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa 3.2.2 CTFA Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association of South Africa 3.2.3 GMP Good Manufacturing Practice 3.2.4 MCC Medicines Control
26、Council 4 Requirements 4.1 General 4.1.1 All hair care products shall comply with the requirements in section 11 of the CTFA Cosmetic Compendium, the ASA code of advertising practice, SANS 98, SANS 1937, and the current relevant national legislation (see foreword). 4.1.2 The products shall be manufa
27、ctured in accordance with the GMP requirements specified in the CTFA Cosmetic Compendium. 4.1.3 The instructions for use shall be unambiguous, indelible, legible and visible. 4.1.4 All claims shall be scientifically substantiated. 4.2 Advertising 4.2.1 All hair care products that make medicinal clai
28、ms such as the following shall be registered with the MCC: a) Restores hair growth. b) Prevents hair loss, baldness, or thinning of hair, which occurs as a result of a medical condition. c) Cures dandruff. d) Prevents a specific condition of the hair or scalp that is a symptom of disease. 4.2.2 An a
29、dvertisement shall not claim or imply that a hair care product can cure or permanently prevent a specific condition of the hair or scalp that is a symptom of disease. The advertisement shall state that the condition can be alleviated by regular use of the product. SANS 10393:2008 Edition 1 74.2.3 Me
30、dical terms shall not be used to describe a specific hair condition or condition of the scalp. An advertisement for a hair care product shall use words that are familiar to the consumer, such as: a) “excess oil” instead of “seborrhoea”; b) “dandruff” instead of “pityriasis”; and c) “hair loss” inste
31、ad of “alopaecia”. 4.2.4 An advertisement shall not claim or imply the following, unless it can be scientifically substantiated that: a) the hair roots can be fed or nourished; b) the hair can be strengthened or repaired; c) a specific ingredient can be absorbed into the hair; d) a product that cont
32、ains a specific ingredient has an effect on the hair or scalp; e) a product has multiple functions, e.g. a 2-in-1 shampoo; or f) an anti-dandruff product alleviates dandruff with regular use. 4.2.5 A product that thickens or adds volume to fine hair may be advertised. However, the advertisement shal
33、l state that the increase in volume, or the thickening of the hair, is superficial and not permanent. 4.2.6 A product that is used to mend split ends shall state that the process is not permanent. 4.2.7 A product that alleviates dandruff shall not claim or imply that the condition can be prevented p
34、ermanently, but shall state that effective control is dependant on regular use. Such advertisement shall not imply or exaggerate its claim of the effectiveness of the product. 5 Labelling requirements 5.1 General 5.1.1 All hair care products shall comply with the labelling requirements specified in
35、SANS 98, SANS 1937, and section 11 of the CTFA Cosmetic Compendium. 5.1.2 The labelling of hair care products shall be in at least one of the official languages (preferably English). 5.2 Labelling 5.2.1 Shampoos, conditioners and treatments The instructions for use shall be stated on the label. 5.2.
36、2 Styling aids 5.2.2.1 The instructions for use and application of the product shall be stated on the label. SANS 10393:2008 Edition 1 85.2.2.2 A styling aid that has been formulated in a flammable vehicle, e.g. denatured alcohol, shall be labelled “flammable”, “extremely flammable” or “combustible”
37、. The words may be replaced by the appropriate symbol for “flammable” as shown in figure 1. Figure 1 Symbol for “flammable” 5.2.3 Hair colour modifiers (temporary colour, semi-permanent colour and permanent colour) 5.2.3.1 Warnings of the incompatibility of the ingredients with other chemicals that
38、have already been used on the hair shall be stated on the packaging. 5.2.3.2 The following information shall be stated on the packaging: a) the instructions for use and application of the product onto the hair; b) the development time; c) the instructions for the skin sensitivity test; d) the instru
39、ctions for the strand test; and e) the instructions for the removal of the product from the hair. 5.2.3.3 Warning statements shall be indicated on the primary container, secondary container or the leaflet included in the packaging. The following warning statements shall be listed and shall be preced
40、ed by the words “Warning statements” in bold letters: a) follow the instructions; b) avoid contact with eyes; c) if the product comes into contact with the eyes, rinse immediately with water and seek medical advice if the irritation persists; d) if skin irritation occurs, seek medical advice if the
41、irritation persists; e) keep out of reach of children; f) for external use only; g) if swallowed accidentally, seek medical assistance; and SANS 10393:2008 Edition 1 9h) CAUTION: This product contains ingredients that can cause skin irritation in certain individuals. A preliminary skin sensitivity t
42、est shall first be made in accordance with the accompanying instructions. Do not use on eyelashes or eyebrows to do so can cause blindness. 5.2.3.4 The following instructions for use shall be stated on the label: a) Do not use if there are signs of cuts, abrasions, sores or any skin disorder on the
43、scalp. b) Do not use if there has been an allergic reaction to a similar product. c) Care shall be taken when the hair has been bleached, coloured, permanently waved or chemically straightened. d) Do not use if hair is brittle and breaks easily. e) Wear protective gloves during application (if appli
44、cable). 5.2.3.5 Claims for the durability of the product shall be substantiated. 5.2.4 Artificial colour preservers Claims that an artificial colour preserver enhances and preserves the colour for temporary, semi-permanent and permanently coloured hair shall be substantiated. 5.2.5 Colour removers a
45、nd bleaches 5.2.5.1 The specific active chemical found in the colour remover or bleach shall be stated on the label. The following words shall be used: “This product contains (name of chemical e.g. hydrogen peroxide)”. 5.2.5.2 Warning statements shall be indicated on the primary container, secondary
46、 container or the leaflet included in the packaging. The following warning statements shall be listed and shall be preceded by the words “Warning statements” in bold letters: a) follow the instructions; b) avoid contact with eyes; c) if the product comes into contact with the eyes, rinse immediately
47、 with water and seek medical advice if the irritation persists; d) if skin irritation occurs, seek medical advice if the irritation persists; e) keep out of reach of children; f) for external use only; g) if swallowed accidentally, seek medical assistance; and h) CAUTION: Do not use to bleach eyelas
48、hes or eyebrows to do so can cause blindness. 5.2.5.3 The following instructions for use shall be stated on the label: a) Do not use if there are signs of cuts, abrasions, sores or any skin disorder on the scalp. b) Do not use if there has been an allergic reaction to a similar product. SANS 10393:2
49、008 Edition 1 10 c) Do not use if hair is brittle and breaks easily. d) Wear protective gloves during application. 5.2.6 Hair structure modifiers NOTE See annex A for information on the chemical processes of hair structure modifiers. 5.2.6.1 Relaxers 5.2.6.1.1 The specific active chemical found in the relaxer shall be stated on the label. The following words shall be used: “This product contains (name of chemical e.g. guanidine carbonate)”. 5.2.6.1.2 The following information shall be stated on the packaging: a) the instructions for use and application of the
