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  • AS/NZS 2604:2012

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    Sunscreen products - Evaluation and classification

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    Superseded date:  19-12-2022

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-05-2012

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    Sets out procedures for determining the performance of sunscreen products in terms of their mean protection factors. It includes test methods for both broad spectrum and water resistant sunscreen products and specifies appropriate detailed labelling requirements to be applied in conjunction with relevant legislation.

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    This Standard sets out procedures for determining the performance of sunscreen products in terms of their mean protection factors. It includes test methods for both broad spectrum and water resistant sunscreen products. This Standard also specifies appropriate detailed labelling requirements to be applied in conjunction with relevant legislation.This Standard applies to sunscreen products represented as being suitable for topical use to protect human skin from the adverse effects of solar ultraviolet (UV) rays. It applies to both primary and secondary sunscreen products as defined.As this Standard addresses protection against solar radiation incident upon the surface of the Earth, protection against UVC does not fall within its scope, as it is filtered out by the earth’s atmosphere.Reference to ISO 24444 is required for the determination of the sun protection factor (SPF). Reference to ISO 24443 is required for the determination of broad spectrum performance.NOTE: A sample questionnaire for test subjects is given in Appendix E.2 OBJECTIVEThis Standard is intended to produce a means of testing and labelling sunscreens that will assist consumers to select a product which best suits their need for skin protection from the adverse effects of UV radiation.It is not the intention of this Standard to inhibit innovation, however the Committee recognizes that there will often be a delay between the emergence of a new, valid claim, and the development of an agreed test method. Therefore, any claim of sunscreen efficacy not covered by the provisions of this Standard should be justified to the relevant regulatory authority.

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    Committee CS-042
    Development Note Under Revision by DR AS/NZS 2604:2020.
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes
    Under Revision

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    Originated in Australia as AS 2604—1983.Originated in New Zealand as AS/NZS 2604:1993.Previous edition 1998.Sixth edition 2012. Originated in Australia as AS 2604-1983. Originated in New Zealand as AS/NZS 2604:1993. Previous edition 1998. Sixth edition 2012.

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    ISO/TR 26369:2009 Cosmetics Sun protection test methods Review and evaluation of methods to assess the photoprotection of sun protection products
    AS 2610.2-2007 Spa pools Private spas (Reconfirmed 2016)
    UNE-EN ISO 24444:2011 Cosmetics - Sun protection test methods - In vivo determination of the sun protection factor (SPF) (ISO 24444:2010)
    DIN EN ISO 24444:2011-03 COSMETICS - SUN PROTECTION TEST METHODS - IN VIVO DETERMINATION OF THE SUN PROTECTION FACTOR (SPF)
    EN ISO 24444:2010 Cosmetics - Sun protection test methods - In vivo determination of the sun protection factor (SPF) (ISO 24444:2010)
    UNI CEN ISO/TR 26369 : 2010 COSMETICS - SUN PROTECTION TEST METHODS - REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF METHODS TO ASSESS THE PHOTOPROTECTION OF SUN PROTECTION PRODUCTS
    BS EN ISO 24444:2010 Cosmetics. Sun protection test methods. In vivo determination of the sun protection factor (SPF)
    UNI EN ISO 24444 : 2011 COSMETICS - SUN PROTECTION TEST METHODS - IN VIVO DETERMINATION OF THE SUN PROTECTION FACTOR (SPF)
    PD CEN ISO/TR 26369:2009 Cosmetics. Sun protection test methods. Review and evaluation of methods to assess the photoprotection of sun protection products
    09/30174294 DC : 0 BS EN ISO 24444 - COSMETICS - SUN PROTECTION TEST METHODS - IN VIVO DETERMINATION OF SPF (SUN PROTECTION FACTOR)
    S.R. CEN ISO/TR 26369:2009 COSMETICS - SUN PROTECTION TEST METHODS - REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF METHODS TO ASSESS THE PHOTOPROTECTION OF SUN PROTECTION PRODUCTS
    ISO 24444:2010 Cosmetics Sun protection test methods In vivo determination of the sun protection factor (SPF)
    I.S. EN ISO 24444:2010 COSMETICS - SUN PROTECTION TEST METHODS - IN VIVO DETERMINATION OF THE SUN PROTECTION FACTOR (SPF)
    CEN ISO/TR 26369:2009 Cosmetics - Sun protection test methods - Review and evaluation of methods to assess the photoprotection of sun protection products (ISO/TR 26369:2009)

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS 4399:2020 Sun protective clothing - Evaluation and classification
    AS/NZS 4399:2017 Sun protective clothing - Evaluation and classification
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