{"id":44015,"date":"2022-06-02T11:28:03","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T05:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=44015"},"modified":"2022-06-02T11:31:04","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T06:01:04","slug":"bis-specifications-for-shampoo-business-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-specifications-for-shampoo-business-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"BIS Specifications for Shampoo Business in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">An\nuncertified cosmetic can be as harmful as expired medication. India has a vast\nmarketplace of different kinds of cosmetics. A product like shampoo has\nremained high in demand throughout the years. This lays the ground for possible\nadulteration. To curb this situation, the BIS have formulated several standards\nthat ensure the availability of safer shampoo in the market. In this blog, we\nshall explore different standards around BIS specifications for shampoo in\ndetail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BIS Specifications for Shampoo (Soap-based)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BIS Specifications for Soap-based shampoo are as follow: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Shampoo\nshould not contain any trace of carcinogenic ingredients<\/li><li>Environment\nclearance consent is mandatory for a shampoo manufacturer<\/li><li>Shampoo\nshould be dermatologically safe.<\/li><li>The\npresence of biodegradable agents in the product should adhere to the limit\nprescribed under the ECO mark.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;Packaging requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The product package must indicate all the Ingredients and their corresponding quantity. <\/li><li>Presence of <strong>ECO Mark<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bis.gov.in\/index.php\/product-certification\/eco-mark-scheme\/\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> should be there <\/li><li>The product&#8217;s material should adhere to the norms under labelling as per environmentally friendly packaging.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nraw material utilized in shampoo making should adhere to the requirements of\nIndian standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\ndyes are present in the product, they must fulfil the underlying provisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Below-mentioned\nare the requirements for shampoo, soap-based &#8211;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong><em>Serial Numbers<\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>Characteristics <\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>Requirement<\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>Method of Test Referred to <\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  1.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Overall fatty matter, percent\/mass,\n  minimum\n  <\/td><td>\n  15\n  <\/td><td>\n  Clause 5 of IS 286:1978\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  2.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Matter which in not soluble ,\n  percent\/mass, max\n  <\/td><td>\n  2.0\n  <\/td><td>\n  Clause 5 of IS 286:1978\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  3.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Height of the foam for 2 percent\n  solution \n  <\/td><td>\n  150mm\n  <\/td><td>\n  Annex B\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  4.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Free caustic alkali percent\/mass, max\n  <\/td><td>\n  0.01\n  <\/td><td>\n  Annex C\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sampling <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Testing of the\nproduct should be performed as per IS 3958: 1984 <\/li><li>Tests shall be\nconducted as per the composite sample.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If\na sample cleared these tests, it shall be deemed that all the conformed\nrequisites have been fulfilled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Packaging and Marking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A soap-based\nshampoo should be stored in glass or plastic made containers or as per the\nagreement drawn between the purchaser and supplier.<\/li><li>The package\nmust reflect the manufacturer&#8217;s name, the net volume of shampoo, production\nsource, manufacturing code, and batch number. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The\ntable below provides the better clarity on the use of raw material in\nsoap-based shampoo,<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong><em>Serial Number <\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>Raw material<\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  1.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Soap\n  <\/td><td>\n  Sodium and\/or potassium soap \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  2.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Chelating agents \n  <\/td><td>\n  Sodium\n  PolyphosphatesSodium Salt\n  relating to Ethylenediamine tetra acetic acid\n  \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  3.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Preservatives \n  <\/td><td>\n  AlcoholsSorbic AcidFormaldehyde Imidazolidinyl\n  ureaEasters of p-hydrobenzoic\n  acid \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  4.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Emollients\n  <\/td><td>\n  Lanoline and its derivatives\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  5.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Thickening Agents\n  <\/td><td>\n  Methyl\n  CelluloseGuar gumSodium\n  carboxymethyl celluloseMethyl\n  isopropyl cellulose \n  \n  \n  \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  6.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Other groups of ingredients\n  <\/td><td>\n  DyesPerfumesConditioning\n  agents\n  \n  \n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BIS Specifications for Shampoo made for babies <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BIS\nSpecification for babies shampoo are as follow: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Requirements <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>It shall be in\nliquid, emulsion, or paste form. Colouring doesn&#8217;t matter here. <\/li><li>Liquid baby\nshampoo should not contain sediments when examined visually. <\/li><li>For emulsion\nbaby shampoo, it must be homogeneous and should not reflect any sign of\nemulsion<\/li><li>Paste-form Baby\nshampoo should not contain agglomeration<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All\nthe ingredients present in the baby shampoo should adhere to the underlying\nparameters unless specified. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>In the case of\ncolourant, it must adhere to the IS 4707 &amp; Schedule Q of D &amp; C Rules. <\/li><li>Ingredients\nother than colourant should adhere to the requirements of ARE 4707. <\/li><li>Baby shampoo\nshould be free from formaldehyde or agents releasing formaldehyde. <\/li><li>Baby shampoo\nshould adhere to the IS 4011 to perform a safety testing of the novel\ningredients.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>A\nbaby hair shampoo should be in line with the following guidelines: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong><em>Serial no.<\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>Characteristic <\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>Requirement <\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>Testing method ref to Annex\/IS<\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><td>\n  Non Volatile alcohol soluble matter ,\n  percent\/mass, minimum\n  <\/td><td>\n  4\n  <\/td><td>\n  C\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><td>\n  Height of the foam for 2 percent\n  solution, mm,&nbsp; minimum\n  <\/td><td>\n  100\n  <\/td><td>\n  E\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><td>\n  Heavy metals, ppm, Max\n  <\/td><td>\n  20\n  <\/td><td>\n  F\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><td>\n  Arsenic, PPM, max\n  <\/td><td>\n  2\n  <\/td><td>\n  G\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Packaging and Marking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Details such as\na list of ingredients, names etc., should be printed on the package.<\/li><li>The package\nshould also enclose the BIS-certified mark. <\/li><li>A product\nmeeting the underlying requisites might need to register under the conformity\nassessment schemes of BIS. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product Sampling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A baby hair\nproduct shampoo shall be withdrawn as per the IS 3958.<\/li><li>A composite\nsample must be utilized to perform tests for all the requisites. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The BIS Specifications for Shampoo is a confusing subject matter considering the assortment in the standards applicable to this product. It is important to jot down the applicable compliance beforehand prior to <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/bis-registration\"><strong>BIS registration<\/strong><\/a> process. \u00a0If possible, hire a subject matter to simplify the process.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our Article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bis-standards-for-led-driver\/\">BIS Standards for LED Driver\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An uncertified cosmetic can be as harmful as expired medication. India has a vast marketplace of different kinds of cosmetics. A product like shampoo has remained high in demand throughout the years. This lays the ground for possible adulteration. To curb this situation, the BIS have formulated several standards that ensure the availability of safer [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":44018,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[243],"tags":[2394],"acf":{"service_id":"221"},"authorName":"Priyanka Bajpayee","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG-20220303-WA0005.jpg","authorDescription":"A Company Secretary together with PG in international Business, she has gained significant experience as legal content writer. She has keen interest in doing research and writing on legal and financial subject matters. 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