What is BS EN 17156 - Cosmetics – Analytical methods about?
BS EN 17156 is applicable to cosmetics analytical methods for LC/UV method for the identification and quantitative determination in cosmetic products of the 22 organic UV filters in use in the EU.
BS EN 17156 specifies an analytical method, based on liquid chromatography (LC) with ultraviolet/visible spectrometry (UV/Vis) detection for the detection and quantitative determination of 22 organic UV filters in use in the EU framework. This method has been validated for emulsion-based cosmetic products, lip balms, lotions and waters.
Who is BS EN 17156 - Cosmetics – Analytical methods for?
BS EN 17156 on cosmetics analytical methods is useful for:
- Manufacture of cosmetic products
- Retailers and suppliers for cosmetics 
- Cosmetic testing manufacturers/companies 
- Companies dealing with sun protection factor in cosmetics
- Cosmetic industry
 Why should you use BS EN 17156 - Cosmetics – Analytical methods?
In order to protect human skin from the deleterious UV radiation of sunlight, the so-called UV filters have been used as active ingredients in the formulation of sunscreen cosmetic products.
BS EN 17156 presents an analytical method for the quantification of 22 organic UV filters. The method is based on different analytical methods previously published by the Research Group on Quality Control of Cosmetic Products of the University of Valencia [2], [3].
BS EN 17156 will help you in implementing a broad-spectrum analytical method to improve and facilitate quality control.
Therefore, reliable and practical analytical methods are needed in order to ensure compliance with the EU Regulation and thus protect user’s safety, but also to ensure the product’s efficacy.
