ISO 24442:2011

Cosmetics — Sun protection test methods — In vivo determination of sunscreen UVA protection ISO 24442:2011

Publication date:   Dec 13, 2011

Scope

ISO 24442:2011 specifies an in vivo method for assessment of the UVA protection factor (UVAPF) of topical sunscreen products. It is applicable to cosmetics, drugs and other products intended to be topically applied to human skin, including any component able to absorb, reflect or scatter UV rays.
ISO 24442:2011 provides a basis for the evaluation of sunscreen products for the protection of human skin against UVA radiation from solar or other light sources.