Claim for OTC

In vitro determination of UVA photoprotection – broad spectrum protection

Regulatory reference: ISO 24443:2012
Claim: Broad spectrum protection (UVA encircled)
Application field: Sunscreen creams, sticks and cosmetic products.
Description of the test: Determination of the UVA protection and critical wavelength according to the ISO guideline for broad spectrum protection testing.
Posted in Sunscreens, Claim for OTC, Broad spectrum protection (UVA encircled)

Microscopic analysis of the aggregation of filters

Regulatory reference: Proprietary method
Claim: Control of the aggregational state of physical filters
Application field: Sunscreen creams, sticks and cosmetic products.
Description of the test: Microscopical analysis and high resolution imaging of the aggregation of physical filters. Includes measurement of the size of aggregates, if present.
Posted in Sunscreens, Claim for OTC, Control of the aggregational state of physical filters

Analysis of the protection granted by sunscreens in the high energy visible spectrum (HEV/blue light 400-500 nm)

Regulatory reference: Proprietary method based on ISO 24443
Claim: Protects against the high energy visible (HEV) spectrum or Blue light protection
Application field: Suncreen products.
Description of the test: Analysis of the absorbance spectrum of a sunscreen product in the HEV spectrum versus blank. Results in terms of absorbance curve and percentage of light blocked in the 400-500 nm specturm.
Posted in Sunscreens, Claim for OTC, Blue light protection, Protects against the high energy visible (HEV) spectrum