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EN 16956:2017

Cosmetics - Analytical methods - HPLC/UV method for the identification and assay of hydroquinone, ethers of hydroquinone and corticosteroids in skin whitening cosmetic products EN 16956:2017

Publication date:   Feb 14, 2018

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90.93 Standard confirmed   Mar 5, 2023

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CEN/TC 392 Cosmetics

European Norm

71.100.70   Cosmetics. Toiletries

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This European Standard specifies a HPLC/UV method for the identification and quantification of hydroquinone, 3 ethers of hydroquinone and 4 corticosteroids most frequently found in illegally sold skin whitening cosmetic products: clobetasol propionate, betamethasone dipropionate, fluocinonide and fluocinolone acetonide.
This standard also gives HPLC/UV methods for the identification of 38 corticosteroids that may be found in skin whitening cosmetic products (see Annex D).
This standard is not dedicated to artificial nail products or soaps.

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EN 16956:2017
90.93 Standard confirmed
Mar 5, 2023