All the cosmetics formulations shall comply with the requirements given below under (i) to (iii). Further in addition to compliance with the requirements under (i) to (iii) the respective cosmetics namely:
Tooth Paste/Tooth Powder, Hair Dyes and Nail Polish shall comply with the requirements given below under (iv),(v) and (vi) respectively.
(i) Product shall be dermatologically safe when tested by the method prescribed by IS 4011 :1982.
(ii) Biodegradable surfactant agents wherever used in cosmetics formulation shall be as per their limit finished for synthetic detergents for ECOMARK by the Technical Committee.
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(iii) Heavy metals calculated as lead (Pb) and Arsenic (Ars) shall not exceed 10 and 1 ppm, respectively when tested by the respective methods, prescribed in Indian Standards.
(iv) Tooth Paste/Tooth Powder :- For the purpose of formulation of these products, the ingredients listed in IS : 6356 (1979) and ISL : 5383 (1978) shall only be used. Moreover, tooth paste shall not be fluoridated and presence of fluoride (F) as impurity shall not exceed the limit of 10 ppm.
Note:- This has been done with a view to ensure safety of these products from oral toxicity as the ingredients listed in the relevant Indian Standards are based on the consideration that are generally regarded as safe for such formulations.
(v) Hair Dyes :- Lead based dyes shall not be used.
(vi) Nail Polish :- Halogenated organic solvents shall not be used.
Note : Manufacturers will give necessary undertakings with supporting documents to BIS while applying for ECOMARK for requirements under (v) and (vi) above.
3. BIS may formulate/incorporate optional standards for environment friendly characteristics.