What is this ISO 18861 - Sun protection test methods about?
ISO 18861 discusses cosmetics and sun protection test methods with a focus on the percentage of water resistance. ISO 18861 provides a principle that is to compare the sun protection factor (SPF) for a sunscreen product after a period of immersion in water with the static SPF without immersion in water.
ISO 18861 specifies a procedure for evaluating the water resistance retention percentage, by comparing the sun protection factor (SPF) before water immersion (hereafter referred to as the “static” SPF) and after a fixed period of water immersion (hereafter referred to as the “wet” SPF).
Who is ISO 18861 - Sun protection test methods for ?
ISO 18861 on sun protection test methods is useful for:
Manufacturers of sunscreen
Dealers and suppliers of sunscreen
Manufacturers of cosmetic products
Dealers and suppliers of cosmetic products
Health and safety personnel
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BS EN ISO 18861:2021 history
0000 BS EN ISO 18861:2021(2022)
2022BS EN ISO 18861:2021 Cosmetics. Sun protection test methods. Percentage of water resistance