Tanzania IV03

GOVERNMENT AND TRADE SERVICES
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
CVG 0403 – PERFUMES AND COSMETICS

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COVER PAGE AND REVISION RECORD
REVISION NO. DATE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
00 28.07.19 First Issue - Perfumes and Cosmetics
DOCUMENT AUTHORISATION
REVISION NO. 00 01 02 03 04 05
Prepared by: Ashward Lewis
Shodhan Rao
Reviewed by:
Rajni Jathan
Approved by: Percival D'souza
IMPORTANT NOTES (COPY STATUS: CONTROLLED)

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INDEX
SECTION CONTENTS PAGE NO.
1.0. Objective 3
2.0. Scope 3
3.0. Applicable Standards 4
4.0. Essential Requirements 5
5.0. Test Requirements 5
5.1. Soap 6
5.2. Hair Shampoo, Soap Based 6
5.3. Hair Shampoo, Synthetic Detergent based 8
5.4. Jatropha Herbal Soap 10
5.5. Herbal Soap 10
5.6. No Medicinal Mouthrinse / Mouthwash Preparation 11
5.7. Henna Powder 11
5.8. Liquid Toilet Soap 12
5.9. Neem Herbal Soap 12
5.10. Hair Dyes: Aryl Diamine Based Formulated Powders 13
5.11. Nail Polish Removers 14
5.12. Nail Polish 15
5.13. Instant Hand Sanitizers 15
5.14. Antibacterial Toilet Soap – Solid 16
5.15. Antibacterial Toilet Soap – Liquid 17
5.16. Setting Lotion 17
5.17. Pomades and Solid Brilliantines 18
5.18. Chemical Depilatories 19
5.19. Chemical Hair Relaxers and Hair Waving Products 20
5.23. Hair Creams, Lotions and Gels 21
5.24. Cologne 22
5.25. Hair Oils 23
5.26. Toilet Soap 24

• This document shall be exclusively used for the specified Conformity Assessment Programme and not to be applied for any other purpose.
• This document has been compiled by referring to the latest Standards/Regulatory updates received from the relevant regulatory bodies. Whilst an
attempt has been made to ensure that the document includes information that are applicable and in force on the date of release of this document,
Standards/Regulatory may be subject to changes and a time lapse might occur for the document to reflect the latest updates as received from the
relevant regulatory bodies. Intertek shall not be liable for any damages resulting from any reasonable delay in updating the information contained in
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5.27. Liquid Soap 24

5.28. Skin Care Oils 25
5.29. Skin Care Creams, Lotions and Gels 25
5.30. Toothpaste 27
5.31. Skin Powder 28
5.32. Petroleum Jelly for Cosmetic Industry 29
5.33. Marketed Petroleum Jelly Products Ready for use as a Body Ointment 30
5.34. Cosmetic Pencils 30
6.0. Related Supporting Documents 32
Exhibits 32
Exhibit A: Glossary of Terms 32

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1.0. OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this document is to provide technical information to Intertek Offices (IOs) on conformity assessment requirements for the
following processes:
• Shipment Certification
• Product Certification, Registration and Licensing
2.0. SCOPE
PRODUCTS COVERED
HS / TARIFF CODE DESCRIPTION RISK BATCH / NON-BATCH
2712.00 Petroleum jelly and wax for cosmetic use HR BP
3303.00 Perfumes and toilet waters HR BP
Beauty or make-up preparations and preparations for the care of the skin
3304.00 (other than medicaments), including sunscreen or sun tan preparations; HR BP
manicure or pedicure preparations.
3305.00 Preparations for use on the hair – Hair gels, hair sprays etc. HR BP
Preparations for oral or dental hygiene, including denture fixative pastes and
3306.00 powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual HR BP
retail packages
3307.10 Pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations HR BP
3307.20 Personal deodorants and antiperspirants HR BP
3307.30 Perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations HR BP
Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations, in the form of
3401.11 HR BP
bars, cakes, moulded pieces or shapes: Toilet soap
Abrasive soaps, naphthalene soaps and other similar soap and organic
3401.19 HR BP
surface-active products other than Toilet soap
3401.20.10 Soap in other forms: Noodles for manufacture of toilet soap HR BP
3401.20.90 Industrial soaps, laundry soap and similar products HR BP
Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the
3401.30 HR BP
form of liquid or cream
LEGEND: LR – LOW RISK MR – MEDIUM RISK HR – HIGH RISK SP – SPECIAL PRODUCTS BP – BATCH NBP – NON-BATCH

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3.0. APPLICABLE STANDARDS

CAP STANDARD INTERNATIONAL /
PRODUCTS COVERED
REFERENCE NO. OTHER EQUIVALENT
TZS 37 EAS 186 Soap Toilet
TZS 72 --- Toothpaste
TZS 220 EAS 790 Liquid Soap
TZS 221 --- Soap Carbolic
TZS 222 --- Soap – Soft
TZS 313 --- Skin care creams, lotions and gel
TZS 316 --- Shampoo, soap based
TZS 317 --- Shampoo - Synthetic-detergent based
TZS 318-1 --- Petroleum jelly
TZS 318-2 --- Petroleum jelly products ready for use as body ointment
TZS 732 --- Non-medicinal mouth rinse/mouthwash preparation
TZS 775 EAS 338 Chemical hair relaxers and hair waxing products
TZS 812 --- Cosmetic pencils
TZS 813 EAS 337 Henna powder
TZS 879 --- Liquid toilet soap
TZS 880 EAS 336 Chemical depilatories
TZS 881 EAS 335 Cologne
TZS 882 EAS 339 Hair creams, lotions and gels
TZS 883 --- Neem herbal soap
TZS 884 EAS 342 Pomades and solid brilliantines
TZS 894 --- Jatropha herbal soap
TZS 1009 --- Herbal soap
TZS 1133 --- Skin care oils
TZS 1134 --- Hair oil
TZs 1428 --- Setting lotion
TZS 1647-1 EAS 766-1 Antibacterial toilet soap - solid
TZS 1647-2 EAS 766-2 Antibacterial toilet soap – liquid
TZS 1650 EAS 789 Instant hand sanitizers
TZS 1687 EAS 340 Nail polish
TZS 1688 EAS 341 Nail polish removers
TZS 1689 EAS 461 Hair dyes
TZS 840 --- Skin powder
List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the
TZS 638-1 EAS 377-2
restrictions laid down
TZS 638-2 EAS 377-1 List of substances prohibited in cosmetic products
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PRODUCTS COVERED
REFERENCE NO. OTHER EQUIVALENT
TZS 638-3 EAS 377-4 List of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products
TZS 774 EAS 346 Labelling of cosmetic products
4.0. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Country of origin All products shall be marked with “Country of Origin”
Marking and Markings and Information in the Instruction Manual shall be in English language. Marking in English and Swahili is
Labelling also acceptable
Information provided in the instruction manual is mandatory in English language. Instruction Manual in English and
Instruction manual
Swahili is also acceptable
Batch number Packaged consumer goods shall indicate the Batch numbers or Lot identification
Date Marking Packaged consumer goods shall indicate the Date of Production/Manufacture and Date of Expiry
Shelf life Shall have more than fifty per cent (50%) shelf life from the date of expected arrival in Tanzania
Other Requirement All the cosmetic products shall comply with the requirements of standard TZS 638 and its applicable parts.
Note:
IOs should not proceed with Shipment Certification of the products in case there is failure in any one of the above Essential Requirements unless corrective
action is undertaken to rectify the discrepancy.
5.0. TEST REQUIREMENTS

Intertek Offices are to proceed as follows:
1. Examine the products to be tested and identify the applicable Standard/s from Section 3. In some cases, more than one Standard may be
applicable for a specific product.
2. Refer to the tables given below and select only the Test Tables relevant to the Standard/s you have selected.
3. Read and note the Essential Requirements/ National Deviations given in Section 4 and incorporate these points in the testing
requirements.
4. Critical test parameters within a Test Table are identified with the help of a tick mark under the column ‘CT’.
5. Test Methods Standards have been identified where such Test Methods are mandated by the specification Standard. In the absence of
the mandated Test Methods internationally accepted Test Method Standards can be applied.
6. If Test Reports are submitted in lieu of testing, then the test data should be evaluated for compliance against the relevant Standard/s in
the Test Table given below and Essential Requirements/National Deviations given in Section 4.
7. For Route A shipments, Critical Tests of the different products groups included in the shipment may be performed instead of Full Type
Tests to mitigate costs and turnaround time constraints.

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5.1. SOAP
SL STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD TEST
TEST PARAMETERS CT
No. REQUIREMENTS REFERENCE CLAUSE NO. METHOD
Soft soap shall be of the following two types:
1 Types a) Type 1 4 --- ---
b) Type 2
Soft soap shall quickly form a satisfactory lather
while in use and shall show no sign of any
Deterioration on
2 deterioration on storage in original sealed 5.3 --- ---
storage
containers under normal conditions for a period TZS 222
of 12 months.
Soap shall not become liquid at 32° C and no
3 Consistency liquid shall separate when the soap is maintained 5.4 --- ✓
at 0° C for 24 h.
4 Requirements Refer to below table 5.1.1 5.5 --- ✓
3 Packing and material Shall be in compliance 8 --- ✓
5.1.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR SOFT SOAP

SL REQUIREMENTS METHOD OF
CHARACTERISTICS
NO. TYPE 1 TYPE 2 TEST
1 Total fatty matter, per cent by mass, min. 38 28 TZS 35, Clause 16
2 Unsaponified and unsaponifiable matter, per cent by mass, max. 2.5 2.0 TZS 35, Clause 12
3 Rosin acids, per cent by mass of total fatty matter, max. Nil 15.0 TZS 35, Clause 15
4 Total free alkali (as K2O), per cent by mass, max. 0.50 0.50 TZS 35, Clause 29
5 Free caustic alkali (as K2O) per cent by mass, max. 0.10 0.10 TZS 35, Clause 7
5.2. HAIR SHAMPOO, SOAP BASED

TEST PARAMETERS CT
1 Ingredients 5.1 EAS 377 ✓
Shall be in compliance
2 General requirements 5.2 --- ---
3 Specific requirements Refer to below table 5.2.1 5.3.1 --- ✓
TZS 316
4 Heavy metal contaminants Refer to below table 5.2.2 5.3.2 --- ✓
5 Microbiological limits Refer to below table 5.2.3 5.3.3 --- ✓
6 Packaging and labelling Shall be in compliance 6 --- ✓

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5.2.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR SOAP-BASED HAIR SHAMPOO

REQUIREMENT
SL METHOD
NO. CHARACTERISTIC TREATMENT/ GENERAL OF TEST
BABY NEUTRALISING
CONDITIONING PURPOSE
1 Total fatty matter, % m/m, min. 10.0 10.0 10.0 15.0 EAS 847-27
Lather volume for 2% solution, mL,
2 100 100 100 100 EAS 847-20
min.
Free caustic alkali, as NaOH or KOH,
3 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 EAS 847-28
% m/m, max.
4 pH at 27°C ± 2°C, range 5–7 4–5 4–7 5-9 EAS 847-17
5 Antimicrobial activity To pass test EAS 794
Matter insoluble in alcohol, % m/m,
6 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 ISO 673
max.
5.2.2. LIMITS FOR HEAVY METAL CONTAMINANTS FOR SOAP-BASED HAIR

SHAMPOO
CHARACTERISTIC LIMIT METHOD OF TEST
Lead, mg/kg, max. 20
Arsenic, mg/kg, max. 2 EAS 847-16
Mercury, mg/kg, max. 2
NOTE 1: The total amount of heavy metals as lead, mercury and arsenic, in combination, in the finished product should not
exceed 20 mg/kg.
NOTE 2: The heavy metals including lead, mercury and arsenic may be as a result of contamination during processing and
should not be deliberately added as ingredients
5.2.3. MICROBIOLOGICAL LIMITS FOR SOAP-BASED HAIR SHAMPOO

MICRO-ORGANISMS MAXIMUM LIMIT, cfu/g METHOD OF TEST
100 in 0.5 g1)
Total viable count, max. ISO 6887-1
100 in 0.1 g2)
Pseudomonas aeruginosa3) ISO 22717
Staphylococcus aureus3) Not detectable ISO 22718
Candida albicans3) ISO 18416
NOTE: 1) For products specifically intended for children under 3 years, eye area and mucous membranes
2) For other products
3) For Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans, the limits shall not be detectable in 0.5g
for products specifically intended for children under 3 years, eye area and mucous membranes and in 0.1g for other
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5.3. HAIR SHAMPOO, SYNTHETIC DETERGENT BASED

TEST PARAMETERS CT
1 Ingredients Shall be in compliance 5.1 --- ✓
If the product has herbal claims, the total
herbal extracts (for example neem or aloe
vera) amount shall not be less than 0.01%
2 General requirements 5.2 EAS 794 ✓
m/m of the 100% (pure) active ingredient
If the product is antibacterial, it shall pass
antibacterial activity test
Requirements for synthetic
3 Refer to below table 5.3.1 5.3.1 --- ✓
detergent-based shampoo
Requirements for synthetic TZS 317
4 detergent-based baby Refer to below table 5.3.2 5.3.2 --- ✓
shampoo
Requirements for synthetic
5 detergent-based neutralizing Refer to below table 5.3.3 5.3.3 --- ✓
shampoo
8 Packaging and labelling Shall be in compliance 6 --- ✓
5.3.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR SYNTHETIC DETERGENT BASED SHAMPOO

SL NO. CHARACTERISTIC REQUIREMENT METHOD OF TEST
ISO 2870
1 Active detergent matter content, % m/m, min. 6.0 ISO 2871-1
ISO 2871-2
2 pH at 27°C ± 2°C, range 5.0 – 9.0 EAS 847-17
3 Lather volume for 1% solution, mL, min. 100 EAS 847-20
4 Matter insoluble in alcohol, % m/m, max. 2.0 EAS 847-3
5 Antibacterial activity To pass test EAS 794
5.3.2. REQUIREMENTS FOR SYNTHETIC DETERGENT BASED BABY SHAMPOO

ISO 2870
1 Active detergent matter content, % m/m, min. 5.0 ISO 2871-1
ISO 2871-2
2 pH at 27°C ± 2°C, range 5.0 – 7.0 EAS 847-17

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5.3.3. REQUIREMENTS FOR SYNTHETIC DETERGENT BASED NEUTRALIZING

SHAMPOO
ISO 2870
1 Active detergent matter content, % m/m, 10.0 ISO 2871-1
min.
ISO 2871-2
2 pH at 27°C ± 2°C, range 4.0 – 5.0 EAS 847-17
5.3.4. LIMITS FOR HEAVY METAL CONTAMINANTS FOR SYNTHETIC DETERGENT-

BASED HAIR SHAMPOOS
exceed 20 mg/kg.
5.3.5. MICROBIOLOGICAL LIMITS FOR SYNTHETIC DETERGENT-BASED HAIR

SHAMPOOS
SL NO. MICRO-ORGANISMS MAXIMUM LIMIT, cfu/g METHOD OF TEST
1 Total viable count, max. 100 in 0.5 g1) ISO 6887-1
2 Pseudomonas aeruginosa3) 100 in 0.1 g2) ISO 22717
3 Staphylococcus aureus3) ISO 22718
Not detectable
4 Candida albicans3) ISO 18416
NOTE: 1) For products specifically intended for children under 3 years, eye area and mucous membranes.
2) For other products.
3) For Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans, the limits shall not be detectable in 0.5 g
for products specifically intended for children under 3 years, eye area and mucous membranes and in 0.1 g for other
products.

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5.4. JATROPHA HERBAL SOAP

TEST PARAMETERS CT
The toilet soaps shall be of high grade,
thoroughly saponified milled soaps or
Jatropha herbal toilet homogenized soaps or both, white or coloured
1 4.1 --- ---
soaps and compressed in the form of firm cakes and
shall possess good cleaning and lathering
properties TZS 894
The standard requires not less than 15% of
2 Jatropha oil 4.2 --- ---
jatropha oil in the oil blend
Jatropha herbal soaps
3 Refer to below table 5.4.1 4.3 --- ✓
requirements
4 Packaging and Marking Shall be in compliance 5 --- ✓
5.4.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR JATROPHA HERBAL SOAP

CHARACTERISTIC JATROPHA HERBAL TOILET SOAP METHOD OF TEST
Total fatty matter, % by mass, min. 70 TZS 35, Clause 16
Matter insoluble in alcohol, % by mass, max. 3 TZS 35, Clause 6
Free caustic alkali as (NaOH), % by mass, max. 0.03 TZS 35, Clause 7
Chlorides, % by mass, max. 1.3 TZS 35, Clause 8
5.5. HERBAL SOAP

TEST PARAMETERS CT
1 General requirements herbal soaps Shall be in compliance 4.1 --- ---
Not less than 15% of herbal oil in
2 General requirements herbal oil 4.2 --- ✓
the oil blend. TZS 1009
3 Specific requirements Refer to below table 5.5.1 4.3 --- ✓
4 Marking Shall be in compliance 5 --- ✓
5.5.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR HERBAL SOAP

Total fatty matter, % by mass, min. 70 TZS 35, Clause 16
Matter insoluble in alcohol, % by mass, max. 2.5 TZS 35, Clause 6
Free caustic alkali as (NaOH), % by mass, max. 0.05 TZS 35, Clause 7
Matter insoluble in alcohol, % by mass, max. 1.3 TZS 35, Clause 8

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5.6. NO MEDICINAL MOUTHRINSE / MOUTHWASH PREPARATION

STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD TEST
SL No. TEST PARAMETERS CT
REQUIREMENTS REFERENCE CLAUSE NO. METHOD
Requirements for mouthwash
1 Refer to below table 5.6.1 3 --- ✓
preparations TZS 732
2 Marking and labelling Shall be in compliance 5 --- ✓
5.6.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR MOUTHWASH PREPARATIONS

1 pH 5.5 - 7.5 TZS 732, Annex A
2 Fluoride ion content, percent m/m, max. 0.13 TZS 732, Annex B
3 Alcohol content, %, m/m 5-6 TZS 732, Annex C
4 Sodium Benzoate content, % m/m max. 0.1 TZS 732, Annex D
5 Lead, ppm. max. 0.1 TZS 732, Annex E
6 Arsenic ppm. max. 0.1 TZS 732, Annex F
7 Mercury, ppm. max. 0.1 TZS 732, Annex G
Microbiological examination
• Total aerobic bacteria, per gram, max. 100
8 TZS 732, Annex H
• Salmonellae and Echerichia Coli Absent
• Yeast and moulds, per g, max. 100
5.7. HENNA POWDER

1 Specific quality requirements Refer to below table 5.7.1 3.2 --- ✓
TZS 813
2 Packing and marking Shall be in compliance 4 --- ✓
5.7.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR HENNA POWDER

1 Moisture and volatile matter, percent by mass, max. 10 TZS 813, Annex A
2 Cold water extract, percent by mass 25 to 32 TZS 813, Annex B
3 Crude fibre, percent by mass 10 to 15 TZS 813, Annex C
4 Mineral matter, percent by mass 8 to 12 TZS 813, Annex D
5 Acid insoluble ash, percent by mass 3 to 6 TZS 813, Annex E
6 Extraneous sand, percent by mass, max. 5 TZS 813, Annex F
7 Presence of extraneous dyes To pass the test TZS 813, Annex G
8 Lawsone pigment, percent by mass, min. 1.0 TZS 813, Annex H
9 Residue on 250-micron sieve, percent by mass, max. 5.0 TZS 813, Annex I
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5.8. LIQUID TOILET SOAP

TEST PARAMETERS CT
1 General requirements 4.1 --- ---
2 Ingredients 4.2 TZS 638 ✓
TZS 879
4 Packing and marking Shall be in compliance 5 --- ✓
5.8.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR LIQUID TOILET SOAP

1 Total fatty matter, percent by mass 15 TZS 879, Annex A
2 pH at 27 ± 2°C 7.5 to 9.5 TZS 879, Annex B
3 Matter insoluble in ethanol, percent by mass, max. 2.0 TZS 879, Annex C
4 Synthetic detergents percent by mass, max. 2.0 TZS 879, Annex D
5 Total free alkali calculated as Na2O/K2O percent by mass max. 0.03 TZS 879, Annex E
6 Microorganisms N/ml 100 TZS 879, Annex F
5.9. NEEM HERBAL SOAP

TEST PARAMETERS CT
1 Neem herbal toilet soaps 4.1 --- ✓
2 Neem herbal laundry soap 4.2 --- ✓
May contain up to 2% appropriate
3 Neem herbal liquid soap 4.3 --- ✓
synthetic detergents TZS 883
4 Neem oil Requires 15% of neem oil in the oil blend 4.4 --- ✓
5 Requirements for herbal soap Refer to below table 5.9.1 4.5 --- ✓
6 Labelling Shall be in compliance 6.2 --- ✓

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5.9.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR HERBAL SOAP

REQUIREMENTS
SL METHOD
NO. CHARACTERISTIC NEEM HERBAL NEEM HERBAL NEEM HERBAL OF TEST
TOILET SOAP LAUNDRY SOAP LIQUID SOAP
TZS 883,
1 Total fatty matter % by mass, min. 70 62 15
Clause 16
TZS 883,
2 Matter insoluble in alcohol %, by mass, max. 3 3 0.5
Clause 6
TZS 883,
3 Matter insoluble in water % by mass, max. - 0.5 -
Clause 8
TZS 883,
4 Total free fat % by mass, max. - 0.2 -
Clause 30
Free caustic alkali as (NaOH), % by mass, TZS 883,
5 0.03 0.1 0.03
max. Clause 7
Total free alkali as Na2O/ K2O, % by mass, TZS 883,
6 - 0.25 0.03
max. Clause 29
TZS 883,
7 Chlorides, % by mass, max. 1.3 1.0 -
Clause 8
TZS 883,
8 *Unsaponified fatty matter, % by mass, max. 0.5 - -
Clause 9
Moisture and volatile matter content % by TZS 883,
9 - - -
mass Clause 5
TZS 883,
10 pH at 27°C - - 7.5-9.5
Annex A
NOTE: * In the case of super fatted soaps, this limit shall not exceed 1.5% by mass and should be declared by manufacturer.
5.10. HAIR DYES: ARYL DIAMINE BASED FORMULATED POWDERS

1 General requirements Shall be in compliance 3.1 EAS 377 ✓
2 Chemical requirements Refer to below table 5.10.1 3.2.1 --- ✓
Heavy metal
3 Refer to below table 5.10.2 TZS 1689 3.2.2 --- ✓
contaminants
4 Dye ready for use Refer to below table 5.10.3 4 --- ✓

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5.10.1. CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENTS
SL NO. CHARACTERISTIC METHOD OF TEST
BLACK COLOURED
1 pH of 5% (m/m) solution in water 7 – 10 7 – 10 TZS 1689, Annex A
2 Aryl diamine content %, calculated as free base 10 – 30 5 – 10 TZS 1689, Annex
5.10.2. LIMIT FOR HEAVY METAL CONTAMINANTS

SL NO. CHARACTERISTICS LIMITS METHOD OF TEST
1 Lead, ppm, max. 20 TZS 1689, Annex C
2 Arsenic, ppm, max. 2 TZS 1689, Annex D
3 Mercury, ppm, max. 2 TZS 1689, Annex E
NOTE: The total amount of heavy metals as lead, mercury and arsenic, in combination, in the finished product shall not
exceed 20 ppm.
5.10.3. DYE READY FOR USE

SL NO. TEST PARAMETERS STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
The dye ready for use shall be prepared by mixing the powder dye with the diluent as
1 Preparation
recommended by the manufacturer in the leaflet describing instructions for use.
The aryl di-amine content in the solution after recommended dilution, calculated as free base
shall be as follows:
• Black: 1.5 % — 3.0 %
2 Requirements
• Coloured: 0.75 % — 1.5 %
The lower limit of dye is specified to check the effectiveness of the dye while the upper limit is
specified to ensure that the concentration of aryl amine remains within safe limits.
The procedure for calculation of active content in solution after recommended dilution with
the diluent is as follows:
3 Calculation Aryl di-amine = X/Y+1
Where, X is the aryl amine content in powder hair dye
Y is the number of parts of diluent mixed with 1 part of dye.
5.11. NAIL POLISH REMOVERS

STANDARD STANDARD TEST
SL No. TEST PARAMETERS STANDARD REQUIREMENTS CT
REFERENCE CLAUSE NO. METHOD
1 General Requirements Shall be in compliance 3.1 EAS 377 ✓
2 Chemical requirements Refer to below table 5.11.1 TZS 1688 3.2 --- ✓

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SL NO. CHARACTERISTICS REQUIREMENTS METHOD OF TEST
1 Organic solvent content, % by mass, min. 80 TZS 1688, Annex A
2 Non-volatile matter, % by mass, min. 0.5 TZS 1688, Annex B
5.12. NAIL POLISH

1 Requirements Shall be in compliance 3.1 EAS 377 ✓
TZS 1687

1 Non-volatile matter, % by mass, min. 20 TZS 1687, Annex A
2 Drying time in minutes, max. 6 TZS 1687, Annex B
3 Adhesion test To pass test TZS 1687, Annex C
4 Scratch test To pass test TZS 1687, Annex D
5 Blush test To pass test TZS 1687, Annex E
5.12.2. LIMIT FOR HEAVY METAL CONTAMINANTS

1 Lead, ppm, max. 20 TZS 1687, Annex F
2 Arsenic, ppm, max. 2 TZS 1687, Annex G
3 Mercury, ppm, max. 2 TZS 1687, Annex H
NOTE: The total amount of heavy metals as lead, mercury and arsenic, in combination, in the finished product shall not exceed
20 ppm.
5.13. INSTANT HAND SANITIZERS

TEST PARAMETERS CT
1 General requirements Shall be in compliance 4.1 EAS 377 ✓
2 Specific quality requirements Refer to below table 5.13.1 TZS 1650 4.2 --- ✓

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5.13.1. SPECIFIC QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTANT HAND SANITIZER

SL NO. CHARACTERISTICS REQUIREMNTS METHOD OF TEST
1 Alcohol content (ethanol and/or isopropanol, n-propanol), % v/v min. 60.0 EAS 104
2 pH (neat) 6–8 ---
3 Bacterial efficacy To pass test TZS 1650, Annex A
5.14. ANTIBACTERIAL TOILET SOAP – SOLID

1 General requirements Shall be in compliance 4.1 --- ✓
2 Specific quality requirements Refer to below table 5.14.1 TZS 1647-1 4.2 --- ✓
3 Marking Shall be in compliance 5.2 --- ✓
5.14.1. SPECIFIC QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLID ANTIBACTERIAL TOILET

SOAP

1 Total fatty matter, % by mass, min. 76.0 ISO 685
Free caustic alkali, as sodium hydroxide (NaOH), % by
2 0.1 ISO 456
mass, max.
Free carbonated alkali, as sodium carbonate(Na2CO3), %
3 1.0 ISO 685
by mass, max.
4 Matter insoluble in alcohol, % by mass, max. 2.5 ISO 673
Antibacterial agent Triclosan (TCN) and 1
5 TZS 1647-1, Annex B
Trichlorocarbanilide (TCC), % by mass, max. Either singly or in combination
6 Chloroaniline content, ppm, max. 10 TZS 1647-1, Annex C
7 Synthetic detergent Shall be absent EAS 127
8 Phosphate Shall be absent EAS 127
NOTE 1: Solid antibacterial toilet soap is liable to lose moisture on storage. The results of analysis in respect to free caustic
alkali, free carbonated alkali and matter insoluble in alcohol should be recalculated in relation to the minimum
specified total fatty matter by means of the following equation:
Corrected result = actual result × minimum specified total fatty matter
Actual total fatty matter
The corrected results should be used to determine whether the product is up to standard.
NOTE 2: Trichlorocarbanilide (TCC) is not heat stable and decomposes into chloro anilines on prolonged heating above 60°C. If
TCC is used in soap, the manufacturer should take care that such soap is not subjected to temperature above 60°C
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5.15. ANTIBACTERIAL TOILET SOAP – LIQUID

2 Specific quality requirements Refer to below table 5.15.1 TZS 1647-2 4.2 --- ✓
5.15.1. SPECIFIC QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LIQUID ANTIBACTERIAL TOILET

SOAP
1 Total fatty matter, % by mass, min. 15.0 ISO 685
2 Free caustic alkali, (K2O), % by mass, max. 0.03 ISO 456
3 Synthetic detergents, % by mass, max. 2.0 EAS 127
4 Matter insoluble in alcohol, % by mass, max. 5 ISO 673
Antibacterial agent TricIosan (TCN) and Trichlorocarbanilide (TCC), 1 either singly or in
5 TZS 1647-2, Annex B
% by mass, max. combination
6 Chloroaniline content, ppm, max. 10 TZS 1647-2, Annex C
7 Phosphate absent EAS 127
NOTE: Trichlorocarbanilide (TCC) is not heat stable and decomposes into chloroanilines on prolonged heating above 60°C. If
TCC is used in soap, the manufacturer should take care that such soap is not subjected to temperature above 60°C
during the entire manufacturing process or during storage.
5.16. SETTING LOTION

1 Moisture and volatile matter Shall not be less than 95% (m/m) 4.5 --- ✓
2 Specific requirements Refer to below table 5.16.1 TZS 1428 4.6 --- ✓
5.16.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR SETTING LOTION

1 pH 5–9 TZS 1428, Annex B
2 Leakage test To pass test TZS 1428, Annex C
3 Performance To pass test TZS 1428, Annex D
4 Total viable test < 1.0 × 103 TZS 1428, Annex E
5 Moisture and volatile matter %, m/m, min. 95 TZS 1428, Annex A

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5.17. POMADES AND SOLID BRILLIANTINES

3 Microbiological limits Refer to below table 5.17.2 TZS 884 4.2.2 --- ✓
5.17.1. CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POMADES AND SOLID BRILLIANTINES

1 Melting point, °C 45 to 60 TZS 884, Annex A
2 Sulphated ash, % by mass, max. 0.10 TZS 884, Annex B
3 Sulphur and sulphide To pass the test TZS 884, Annex C
4 Penetration number, 1/10 mm 100 to 275 TZS 884, Annex D
5 Test for rancidity Shall be free from rancidity TZS 884, Annex E
6 Bleed number 5 to 15 TZS 884, Annex F
7 Stability To pass the test TZS 884, Annex G
5.17.2. MICROBIOLOGICAL LIMITS

SL NO. MICRO-ORGANISMS LIMIT, MAX. (cfu/g) METHOD OF TEST
100 in 0.5 g 1)
1 Total viable count TZS 884, Annex E
100 in 0.1 1)
Pseudomonas aeruginosa 3) Not detectable
2 Staphylococcus aureus 3) Not detectable TZS 884, Annex F
Candida albicans 3) Not detectable
2) For other products
3) For Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans, the limits shall not be detectable in 0.5 g
for products specifically intended for children under 3 years, eye area and mucous membranes and in 0.1 g for other
products.

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5.17.3. LIMITS FOR HEAVY METAL CONTAMINANTS

1 Lead, ppm, max. 20 TZS 884, Annex C
2 Arsenic, ppm, max. 2 TZS 884, Annex D
3 Mercury, ppm, max. 2 TZS 884, Annex E
NOTE: The total amount of heavy metals as lead, mercury and arsenic, in combination, in the finished product should not
exceed 20 ppm.
5.18. CHEMICAL DEPILATORIES

TEST PARAMETERS CT
1 Requirements Shall be in compliance 4.1 --- ✓
Chemical requirements for chemical
depilatories

1 pH neat* 11.0 - 12.7 TZS 880, Annex A
2 Calcium thioglycollate, calculated as thioglycollic acid, % by mass 2.5 - 5.0 TZS 880, Annex B
3 Thermal stability To pass the test TZS 880, Annex C
4 Free alkali To pass test TZS 880, Annex D
NOTE: *pH neat not diluted (refer to TZS 800 Annex A)

SL NO. MICRO-ORGANISMS LIMITS, MAX., Cfu/g METHOD OF TEST
1 Total Viable Count 100 in 0.5 g TZS 800, Annex B
2 Pseudomonas aeruginosa
3 Staphylococcus aureus Not detected in 0.5 g TZS 800, Annex C
4 Candida albicans

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SL NO. CONTAMINANT LIMITS METHOD OF TEST
1 Lead (as Pb) ppm max. 20 TZS 800, Annex G
2 Arsenic (as As2O3), ppm max. 2 TZS 800, Anne H
3 Mercury, ppm, max. 2 TZS 800, Annex I
exceed 20 ppm.
5.19. CHEMICAL HAIR RELAXERS AND HAIR WAVING PRODUCTS

SL STANDARD STANDARD TEST
TEST PARAMETERS STANDARD REQUIREMENTS CT
No. REFERENCE CLAUSE NO. METHOD
TZS 775
2 Thermal stability Shall pass the test for thermal stability 5.2.1 ✓
Annex A
4 Chemical requirements Refer to below table 5.19.2 TZS 775 5.2.3 --- ✓
Requirements for thioglycolate based
hair relaxers and waving products
6 Limits for heavy metal contaminants Refer to below table 5.19.4 5.2.5 --- ✓

SL NO. MICRO-ORGANISMS LIMITS, MAX., cfu/g METHOD OF TEST
1 Total viable count 100 in 0.5 g TZS 775, Annex B
2 Pseudomonas aeruginosa
3 Staphylococcus aureus Not detected in 0.5 g TZS 775, Annex C
4 Candida albicans

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5.19.2. CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LYE AND NO LYE CHEMICAL HAIR

RELAXERS
SL NO. CHARACTERISTIC REQUIREMENTS METHOD OF TEST
1 pH range 11- 13 TZS 775, Annex D
2 Free alkali content, % by mass, max. 2.5 TZS 775, Annex E
Total alkali content:
Potassium hydroxide, KOH, % by mass, max. 2.5
Sodium hydroxide, NaOH, % by mass, max. 2.5
Lithium hydroxide, LiOH, % by mass, max. 2.5
3 Calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2, % by mass, max. 7.0 TZS 775, Annex F
Ammonium hydroxide, NH4OH, % by mass, max. 6.0
5.19.3. REQUIREMENTS FOR THIOGLYCOLLATE BASED HAIR RELAXERS AND HAIR

WAVING PRODUCTS
REQUIREMENTS
SL NO. CHARACTERISTIC THIOGLYCOLLIC ACID THIOGLYCOLLIC METHOD OF TEST
AND ITS SALTS ACID ESTERS
1 pH range 7 - 9.5 6 - 9.5 T TZS 775, Annex D
2 Thioglycollic acid, %, max. 7 - 11 7 -11 TZS 775, Annex G

SL NO. CHARACTERISTIC LIMITS METHOD OF TEST
1 Lead, ppm, max. 20 TZS 775, Annex H
2 Arsenic, ppm, max. 2 TZS 775, Annex I
3 Mercury, ppm, max. 2 TZS 775, Annex J
NOTE: The total amount of heavy metals as lead, mercury and arsenic, in combination, in the finished product should not exceed
20 ppm.
5.23. HAIR CREAMS, LOTIONS AND GELS

4 Limits for heavy metal contaminants Refer to below table 5.23.3 4.2.3 --- ✓

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5.23.1. CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HAIR CREAMS, LOTIONS AND GELS

SI NO. CHARACTERISTIC REQUIREMENTS TEST METHOD
pH:
1 Hair cream gel or lotion 5-8 EAS 339, Annex A
Hair conditioners* 3-6
2 Thermal stability To pass test EAS 339, Annex B
3 Rancidity To pass test EAS 339, Annex C
NOTE: *Hair conditioners shall include lotions as well as cream treatment conditioners (rinse off).

MICRO-ORGANISMS LIMITS, MAX. cfu/g METHOD OF TEST
Total viable count 100 in 0.5 g EAS 339, Annex D
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Staphylococcus aureus Not detected in 0.5 g EAS 339, Annex E
Candida albicans

SL NO. CHARACTERISTIC LIMIT METHOD OF TEST
1 Lead, ppm, max. 20 EAS 339, Annex F
2 Arsenic, ppm, max. 2 EAS 339, Annex G
3 Mercury, ppm, max. 2 EAS 339, Annex H
exceed 20 ppm.
5.24. COLOGNE
1 General Requirements Shall be in compliance 4.1 --- ✓
2 Specific quality requirements Refer to below table 5.24.1 TZS 881 4.2 --- ✓
5.24.1. REQUIREMENTS
SI NO. CHARACTERISTIC REQUIREMENTS TEST METHOD
1 Alcohol content % v/v, min. 50 TZS 881, Annex A
2 Stability To pass test TZS 881, Annex B
3 Cloud temperature To pass test TZS 881, Annex C
4 pH 5-7 TZS 881, Annex D
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5.25. HAIR OILS

2 Specific requirements Refer to below table 5.25.1 5.2.1 --- ✓
5.25.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR HAIR OIL

CHARACTERISTIC REQUIREMENT TEST METHOD
Acid value, max. 1.0 EAS 847-4
Thermal stability To pass test EAS 847-18
Rancidity To pass test EAS 847-13
5.25.2. MICROBIOLOGICAL LIMITS FOR HAIR OIL

Total viable count for aerobic mesophyllic micro-organisms per g, max. 100 ISO 6887-1
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, cfu/g ISO 22717
Staphylococcus aureus, cfu/g Not detectable in 0.5 g of ISO 22718
Candida albicans, cfu/g cosmetic product ISO 18416
Escherichia coli, cfu/g ISO 21150

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5.26. TOILET SOAP

Shall remain hard and smooth and shall also TZS 37,
1 General requirements 4.1 ✓
not crumble Annex A
TZS 37
2 Specific quality requirements Refer to below table 5.26.1 4.2 --- ✓
5.26.1. SPECIFIC QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTIC REQUIREMENT METHOD OF TEST

Total fatty matter content, % by mass, min. 76.0 ISO 685
Content of matter insoluble in ethanol, % by mass, max. 2 ISO 673
Free caustic alkali content as NaOH, % by mass, max. 0.1 ISO 456
Free fatty acids content as oleic acid, % by mass, max. 0.3 TZS 37, Annex B
Chlorides content as NaCI, % by mass, max. 0.8 ISO 457
Unsaponified fatty matter content, % by mass, max. 0.5 ISO 1067
NOTE: Toilet soap is liable to lose moisture on storage. The results of analysis in respect to free caustic alkali, free carbonated
alkali and matter insoluble in alcohol should be recalculated in relation to the minimum specified total fatty matter by
means of the following equation:
Corrected result = actual result X minimum specified total fatty matter
Actual total fatty matter
The corrected results should be used to determine whether the product is up to standard.
5.27. LIQUID SOAP

2 Specific requirements Refer to below table 5.27.2 TZS 220 4.2 --- ✓
5.27.1. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Total fatty matter, % by mass, min. 15.0 ISO 685
Matter insoluble in alcohol, % by mass, max. 0.5 ISO 673
Free caustic alkali (as K2o), % by mass, max. 0.03 ISO 456
pH 5-9 ISO 4316

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5.28. SKIN CARE OILS

TEST PARAMETERS CT
There shall be three types of skin oil, namely;
a) Type 1 – Based on vegetable oils or its blends;
1 Types b) Type 2 – Based on mineral oils; and 3 --- ---
c) Type 3 – Based on a mixture of vegetable oil(s)
and mineral oils TZS 1133
5.28.1. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

TEST PARAMETERS REQUIREMENT TEST METHOD
Acid value, max. 1.0 TZS 1133, Annex A
Peroxide value, max. 7.5 TZS 1133, Annex B
Rancidity To pass test TZS 1133, Annex C
Thermal stability To pass test TZS 1133, Annex D
Lead, ppm, max. 20 TZS 1133, Annex E
Arsenic, ppm, max. 2 TZS 1133, Annex F
Mercury, ppm, max. 2 TZS 1133, Annex G
Microbiological examination
(Total Plate Count) cfu/g 100 TZS 1133, Annex H
Micro-organism* per g, max.
Staphylococcus, aureus TZS 1827, clause 2
Not detectable in 0.5 g of
Pseudomonas aeruginosa and TZS 1826, clause 2
cosmetic product
Candida albicans MPN/g TZS 1830, clause 2
Moisture and volatile matter, % by mass, max. 0.5 TZS 1133, Annex I
NOTE: * Micro-organism includes both pathogenic and non-pathogenic
Total heavy metals when present as impurities, shall not exceed 20 ppm
5.29. SKIN CARE CREAMS, LOTIONS AND GELS

TEST PARAMETERS CT
TZS 313
✓

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1 Thermal stability To pass test EAS 786, Annex A
pH range
2 • Hand and body lotion, creams and gels (including baby products) 4.5 - 8.5 EAS 786, Annex B
• Special purpose products* 3.5 - 8.5
3 Total fatty substance content, % by mass, min. 5 EAS 786, Annex C
NOTE: * These include cleansers, toners, purifiers, facial washes, nourishers, AHA’s skin lightening preparations based on vitamins
and acids, anti-wrinkle/aging preparations, facial scrubs, facial masks, facial wash, non-emulsified lotions and gels and
such products

MICRO-ORGANISMS LIMITS, MAX. (cfu/g) METHOD OF TEST
100 in 0.5 g1)
Total viable count EAS 786, Annex D
100 in 0.1 g2)
Pseudomonas aeruginosa3)
Staphylococcus aureus3) Not detectable EAS 786, Annex E
Candida albicans3)
2)For other products
3) For Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans, the limits shall not be detectable in 0.5 g for
products specifically intended for children under 3 years, eye area and mucous membranes and in 0.1 g for other products.
5.29.3. HEAVY METAL CONTAMINANTS

SL NO. CHARACTERISTIC LIMITS METHOD OF TEST
1 Lead, ppm, max. 20 EAS 786, Annex F
2 Arsenic, ppm, max. 2 EAS 786, Annex G
3 Mercury, ppm, max. 2 EAS 786, Annex H
NOTE: The total amount of heavy metals as lead, mercury and arsenic, in combination, in the finished product should not exceed
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5.30. TOOTHPASTE
1 Consistency 4.1 --- ✓
2 Homogeneity 4.2 --- ✓
3 Composition Shall be in compliance 4.3 --- ✓
TZS 72
4 Stability TZS 72 4.4 ✓
ANNEX B.9
5 Effect of container 4.5 --- ---
6 Requirements Refer to below table 5.30.1 4.6 --- ✓
5.30.1. REQUIREMENTS OF TOOTHPASTE

REQUIREMENT
CHARACTERISTIC METHOD OF TEST
FOAMING NON-FOAMING
Fineness
a) Particles retained on150 -micron sieve, per cent by mass, max. 0.1 0.1 TZS 72, Annex B.2
b) Particles retained on 75-micron sieve, percent by mass, max. 2.0 2.0 TZS 72, Annex B.2
pH of aqueous suspension 4.0 to 10.0 TZS 72, Annex B.3
Abrasion To pass test TZS 72, Annex B.4
Lead (Pb), mg/kg, max. 5.0 5.0 TZS 72, Annex B.5
Arsenic (As2O3), mg/kg, max. 2.0 2.0 TZS 72, Annex B.6
Foaming power, ml, min. 50.0 - TZS 72, Annex B.7
Corrosion To pass test TZS 72, Annex B.8
Stability To pass test TZS 72, Annex B.9
Ease of extrusion, %, m/m 95 95 TZS 72, Annex B.10
Fluoride (F-), mg/kg,
TZS 72, Annex B.11
a) for adults 1000-1500 1000-1500
b) for children less than six years 600-1000 600-1000 TZS 72, Annex B.11
Spread ability, cm, max. 8.5 8.5 TZS 72, Annex B.12
Microbial purity
a) Total aerobic bacteria, per gram, max. 100 100 TZS 72, Annex B.13.1
b) Salmonellae per 25g Absent Absent TZS 72, Annex B.13.2
c) Escherichia coli per 1g grams Absent Absent TZS 72, Annex B.13.3
d) Yeast and moulds To report To report TZS 72, Annex B.13.4

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5.31. SKIN POWDER

1 Types Refer to below table 5.31.1 3 --- ---
Shall meet the description requirement given in. The
TZS 840,
2 General requirements dyes, colours (pigments, lakes etc) if used shall 4.1 ✓
Clause 3
comply with the latest version of TZS 638 (Part 4)
3 Ingredients Shall be in compliance 4.2 TZS 638 ✓
Requirements for skin ---
4 Refer to below table 5.31.2 4.3 ✓
powder
Shall display a list of key ingredients in descending TZS 840 ---
5 Product package 4.4 ✓
order of quantity present
Carcinogenic Shall not be manufactured from any carcinogenic ---
6 4.5 ✓
ingredients ingredients
Shall have no undesirable or harmful effect on the ---
7 Powder effect 4.6 ---
skin when used as intended by the manufacturer.
When present as impurities in the finished product, ---
8 Heavy metals 4.7 ✓
shall not exceed 20 ppm
5.31.1. TYPES
SL NO. CHARACTERISTIC
Skin powder shall be classified into two types as follows:
Body powders shall include talcum powders, dusting powders, toilet powders and deodorant powders. These
shall consist principally of finely-powdered free flowing absorbent innocuous materials such as natural talc
a) (hydrous silicate of magnesium with the formula Mg3Si4O10H2O) and may contain small amount of perfume and
coloring matter, as well as other ingredients consistent with the accepted practice in the cosmetic industry.
The latter may include materials having anti-per spirant and deodorant properties
Face powders shall essentially be similar to body powder described under a) except that it shall be of finer
b)
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5.31.2. REQUIREMENTS FOR SKIN POWDER

SL REQUIREMENT METHOD OF
CHARACTERISTIC
NO. BODY POWDER FACE POWDER TEST
1 Matter insoluble in boiling water, percent by mass, min. 90.0 90.0 TZS 840, Annex B
Fineness
2.0 1.0 TZS 840, Annex C
2 a) Residue in 75-micron sieve, percent by mass, max.
b) Residue in 150-micron sieve, percent by mass, max. 0.5 0.5 TZS 840, Annex C
3 Moisture and volatile matter, percent by mass, max. 2.0 3.0 TZS 840, Annex D
4 pH of aqueous suspension 5.5 to 10.0 5.5 to 9.0 TZS 840, Annex E
5 1)Heavy metals as Pb) ppm, max. 20.0 20.0 TZS 840, Annex F
6 1)Arsenic (as As2O3), ppm, max. 2 2 TZS 840, Annex G
7 Microbiological examination cfu/g, max. 100 100 TZS 840, Annex H
1)
NOTE: If all the raw materials requiring test for heavy metals and arsenic have been so tested and comply with the
requirements. Then the manufacturer may not test the finished cosmetic for heavy metals and arsenic
5.32. PETROLEUM JELLY FOR COSMETIC INDUSTRY

TEST PARAMETERS CT
1 General requirements Shall be in compliance 3.1 --- ---
2 Specific requirements Refer to below table 5.32.1 TZS 318-1 3.2 --- ✓
5.32.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR PETROLEUM JELLY FOR COSMETIC INDUSTRY

1 Kinematic viscosity at 100°C cst 6.8 TZS 318-1, Annex A
2 Melting point; °C 38 to 56 TZS 318-1, Annex B
3 Specific gravity at 60°C/60°C 0.815 to 0.880 TZS 318-1, Annex C
4 Acidity and alkalinity Neutral TZS 318-1, Annex D
5 Saponifiable matter NIL TZS 318-1, Annex E
6 Organic acids To pass the test TZS 318-1, Annex F
7 Sulphated ash, % by mass, max. 0.10 TZS 318-1, Annex G
8 Sulphur and sulphides To pass the test TZS 318-1, Annex H
9 Arsenic (as As2O3) mg/kg max. 2 TZS 318-1, Annex I
10 Heavy metal (as Pb) mg/kg, max. 20 TZS 318-1, Annex J
11 Iodine value (Wijs), max. 1.5 TZS 318-1, Annex K
12 Light absorption, max. 0.5 TZS 318-1, Annex L

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5.33. MARKETED PETROLEUM JELLY PRODUCTS READY FOR USE AS A BODY

OINTMENT
TEST PARAMETERS CT
1 Specifications requirements Refer to below table 5.33.1 3.1 --- ---
Shall be of a maximum content of 10%
2 Emulsifier 3.1 --- ✓
(m/m).
Shall conform to Clause 2 of TZS 638
3 Ingredients TZS 318-2 3.3 --- ✓
and its applicable parts
Shall not exceed 300 microbes per TZS 318-2,
4 Total bacterial count 3.4 ✓
gram Annex A
5.33.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR PETROLEUM JELLY

1 Kinematic viscosity at 100°C cst 6.8 TZS 318-1, Annex A
2 Melting point; °C 38 to 56 TZS 318-1, Annex B
3 Specific gravity at 60°C/60°C 0.815 to 0.880 TZS 318-1, Annex C
4 Acidity and alkalinity Neutral TZS 318-1, Annex D
5 Saponifiable matter NIL TZS 318-1, Annex E
6 Organic acids To pass the test TZS 318-1, Annex F
7 Sulphated ash, % by mass, max. 0.10 TZS 318-1, Annex G
8 Sulphur and sulphides To pass the test TZS 318-1, Annex H
9 Arsenic (as As2O3) mg/kg max. 2 TZS 318-1, Annex I
10 Heavy metal (as Pb) mg/kg, max. 20 TZS 318-1, Annex J
11 Iodine value (Wijs), max. 1.5 TZS 318-1, Annex K
12 Light absorption, max. 0.5 TZS 318-1, Annex L
5.34. COSMETIC PENCILS

TEST PARAMETERS CT
1 Ingredients Shall be in compliance 4.1 EAS 377 ✓
2 Appearance Shall be of uniform colour and shade 4.2.1 --- ✓
3 Slip 4.2.2 --- ---
4 Casing TZS 812 4.2.3 --- ---
Gluing and warpage of wood ---
5 4.2.4 ---
casing
6 Dimensions Refer to below table 5.34.1 4.3.1 --- ✓

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TEST PARAMETERS CT
7 Wear of slip Refer to below table 5.34.2 4.3.2 --- ✓
8 Heavy metal limits Refer to below table 5.34.3 4.3.3 --- ✓
5.34.1. DIMENSIONS
SL NO. CHARACTERISTIC REQUIREMENTS
1. Length The length of the slip shall be a minimum of 75% the length of the pencil.
The diameter of the pencils for varnished or lacquered pencils shall be between 7.5 mm
and 8.0 mm and for unvarnished or unlacquered pencils between 7.0 mm and 7.6 mm.
2 Diameter The diameter of the slips shall be 4 mm ± 0.2 mm. To determine the diameter of the slip,
carefully remove the slip from the casing using a knife. Measure the diameter of the slip
using a screw gauge, or Vernier Caliper
5.34.2. WEAR OF SLIP

SL NO. TYPE OF PENCIL WEAR OF SLIP (mg/cm ON PAPER) TEST METHOD
1. Eye-brow pencil
2. Eye-liner pencil
0.016 - 0.024 EAS 845, Annex A
3. Bindi pencil
4. Lip-liner pencil
5.34.3. HEAVY METAL LIMITS FOR COSMETIC PENCILS

SL NO. CHARACTERISTIC REQUIREMENTS TEST METHOD
1. Lead, mg/kg, max. 20
2. Arsenic, mg/kg, max. 2 EAS 847-16
3. Mercury, mg/kg, max. 2
NOTE 1: The total amount of heavy metals as lead, mercury and arsenic, in combination, in the finished product should
not exceed 20 mg/kg.
should not be deliberately added as ingredients.

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6.0. RELATED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

SL
DOCUMENT REFERENCE DOCUMENT TITLE
No.
1 GTS-PM-CAP-OP-013 Procedure for Registration and Licence
2 GTS-PM-CAP-OP-014 Procedure for Evaluation of Test Documents
EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT A: GLOSSARY OF TERMS
TERMS DEFINITION SOURCE
Product formed by the saponification or neutralization of fats, oils, waxes, rosins or their acids
Soap TZS 37
with organic or inorganic bases
Toilet soap Soap which is intended for use in bathing TZS 37
Saponification Chemical reaction in which a fat is converted into a soap by the action of a base TZS 37
Colouring matter Any safe dyestuff that may be used to colour toilet soap TZS 37
Free caustic alkali Un-combined caustic alkali present in a soap TZS 37
Total fatty matter Water-insoluble or ether soluble fatty matter under the specified conditions of test TZS 37
Total free alkali Sum of the free caustic alkali and the free carbonate alkali contents TZS 37
Lye based Chemical hair relaxers that contain sodium hydroxide TZS 775
Chemical hair relaxers that contain alkalis other than sodium hydroxide such as potassium
No lye TZS 775
hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide
shall mean a pencil in which the slip is made of different shades in a base of petroleum jelly and
Cosmetic Pencil TZS 812
beeswax or other suitable raw materials used for cosmetic purposes.
Liquid personal wash product based on soap. It may contain a small amount of synthetic
Liquid Toilet Soap TZS 879
detergent.
Preparation based on petroleum jelly used for skin, scalp and hair application. May be coloured
Solid brilliantine TZS 884
and may contain perfumes
Liquid brilliantine Liquid mineral, vegetable or animal oil for body and hair care TZS 884
Ointment used for cosmetic purposes may be greasy, soft or hard, perfumed or non-perfumed
Pomade TZS 884
and may contain mineral oil, vegetable oil, animal fat, or a combination of the three
Hair oil Liquid oil-based cosmetic preparation for hair application TZS 1134

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GOVERNMENT AND TRADE SERVICES

CVG 0403 – PERFUMES AND COSMETICS

IMPORTANT NOTES (COPY STATUS: CONTROLLED)

CVG 0403 – PERFUMES AND COSMETICS

IMPORTANT NOTES (COPY STATUS: CONTROLLED)

5.27. Liquid Soap 24

IMPORTANT NOTES (COPY STATUS: CONTROLLED)

IMPORTANT NOTES (COPY STATUS: CONTROLLED)

3.0. APPLICABLE STANDARDS

CAP STANDARD INTERNATIONAL /

4.0. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

5.0. TEST REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT NOTES (COPY STATUS: CONTROLLED)

5.1.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR SOFT SOAP

5.2. HAIR SHAMPOO, SOAP BASED

IMPORTANT NOTES (COPY STATUS: CONTROLLED)

5.2.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR SOAP-BASED HAIR SHAMPOO

5.2.2. LIMITS FOR HEAVY METAL CONTAMINANTS FOR SOAP-BASED HAIR

5.2.3. MICROBIOLOGICAL LIMITS FOR SOAP-BASED HAIR SHAMPOO

IMPORTANT NOTES (COPY STATUS: CONTROLLED)

5.3. HAIR SHAMPOO, SYNTHETIC DETERGENT BASED

5.3.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR SYNTHETIC DETERGENT BASED SHAMPOO

5.3.2. REQUIREMENTS FOR SYNTHETIC DETERGENT BASED BABY SHAMPOO

IMPORTANT NOTES (COPY STATUS: CONTROLLED)

5.3.3. REQUIREMENTS FOR SYNTHETIC DETERGENT BASED NEUTRALIZING

5.3.4. LIMITS FOR HEAVY METAL CONTAMINANTS FOR SYNTHETIC DETERGENT-

5.3.5. MICROBIOLOGICAL LIMITS FOR SYNTHETIC DETERGENT-BASED HAIR

IMPORTANT NOTES (COPY STATUS: CONTROLLED)

5.4. JATROPHA HERBAL SOAP

SL STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD TEST

5.4.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR JATROPHA HERBAL SOAP

5.5. HERBAL SOAP

5.5.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR HERBAL SOAP

IMPORTANT NOTES (COPY STATUS: CONTROLLED)

5.6. NO MEDICINAL MOUTHRINSE / MOUTHWASH PREPARATION

5.6.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR MOUTHWASH PREPARATIONS

5.7. HENNA POWDER

5.7.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR HENNA POWDER

5.8. LIQUID TOILET SOAP

5.8.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR LIQUID TOILET SOAP

5.9. NEEM HERBAL SOAP

IMPORTANT NOTES (COPY STATUS: CONTROLLED)

5.9.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR HERBAL SOAP

5.10. HAIR DYES: ARYL DIAMINE BASED FORMULATED POWDERS

IMPORTANT NOTES (COPY STATUS: CONTROLLED)

5.10.1. CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS

5.10.2. LIMIT FOR HEAVY METAL CONTAMINANTS

5.10.3. DYE READY FOR USE

5.11. NAIL POLISH REMOVERS

3 Labelling Shall be in compliance 4.2 --- ✓

IMPORTANT NOTES (COPY STATUS: CONTROLLED)

5.11.1. CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS

5.12. NAIL POLISH

5.12.1. CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS

5.12.2. LIMIT FOR HEAVY METAL CONTAMINANTS

5.13. INSTANT HAND SANITIZERS

IMPORTANT NOTES (COPY STATUS: CONTROLLED)

5.13.1. SPECIFIC QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTANT HAND SANITIZER

5.14. ANTIBACTERIAL TOILET SOAP – SOLID

5.14.1. SPECIFIC QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLID ANTIBACTERIAL TOILET

SL NO. CHARACTERISTICS REQUIREMENTS METHOD OF TEST

IMPORTANT NOTES (COPY STATUS: CONTROLLED)

5.15. ANTIBACTERIAL TOILET SOAP – LIQUID