BS EN ISO 24442:2022 - Page 2

Cosmetics. Sun protection test methods. In vivo determination of sunscreen UVA protection. | Status: Current

1 Scope This document specifies a method for the in vivo determination of UVA protection factor (UVAPF) of sunscreen products. It is applicable to products that contain any component able to absorb, reflect or scatter ultraviolet (UV) rays and which are intended to be placed in contact with human skin. This document provides a basis for the evaluation of sunscreen products for the protection of human skin against UVA radiation induced by solar ultraviolet rays.