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Lip shine (gloss) — Specification  
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 Foreword  
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Cooperatives established under Cap 327 , of the Laws of Uganda , as amended .  UNBS is mandated to co -
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 Lip shine (gloss)  — Specification   
1 Scope   
This Draft Uganda  standard specifies the requirements, sampling and test methods for lip shine  based on 
refined vegetable or mineral oils . This Draft Uganda  standard does not cover  lip shine for which therapeutic 
claims are made , lip sticks  and lip balm s.  
2 Normative references   
The following referenced documents referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content 
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only  the edition cited applies. For undated 
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.  
FDEAS 846, Glossary of terms relating to the cosmetic industry  
FDEAS 847 -13, Cosmetics — analytical methods part -13 — Dete rmination of rancidity  
FDEAS 847 -16, Oils for cosmetic industry — Methods of test — Part 16: Determination of Heavy metal 
Content  
FDUS ISO 18416, Cosmetics — Microbiology — Detection of candida albicans  
FDUS ISO 22717 , Cosmetics — Microbiology —Detection o f Pseudomonas aeruginosa   
FDUS ISO 22718, Cosmetics — Microbiology — Detection of Staphylococcus aureus  
FDUS ISO 24153, Random sampling and randomisation procedures  
ISO 21149, Cosmetics -- Microbiology -- Enumeration and detection of aerobic mesophilic bac teria 
US EAS 377(all Parts) , Cosmetics and cosmetic products . 
US ISO 3960, Animal and vegetable fats and oils — Determination of peroxide value — Iodometric (visual) 
endpoint determination  
US ISO 22716, Cosmetics -- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) -- Guidelines on Good Manufacturing 
Practices  
3 Terms and definitio ns 
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in FD EAS 846 and the following apply.  ISO 
and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the follow ing addresses: — ISO 
Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp  
lip shine(lip gloss)  
cosmetic product applied to lips to give them a glossy lustre.  DUS 1933: 2017  
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 4 REQUIREMENTS  
4.1 General d escription  
4.1.1  The lip shine shall have an attractive appea rance,  pleasant taste and feel on the lips.  
4.1.2 The lip shine  shall be clear  with a uniform appearance free from any visible foreign material and 
separated water.  
4.1.3 All ingredients used including dyes, pigment and colours shall conform to US EAS 377( all Parts) 
Cosmetics and cosmetic products.  
4.1.4 The lip shine (gloss) shall  not have any harmful effect on the lips and  the skin around lips  when used 
as intended by the manufacturer . 
4.1.5 The lip shine (gloss)  shall not have any objectionable odour . 
4.1.6 The lip shine (gloss) may be coloured or Perfumed  
4.2 Quality requirements  
The lip shine (gloss)  shall conform to the requirements specified in table 1, when tested according to the 
method indicated therein . 
Table 1 — quality requirements  for lip shine   
Characteris tic Requirement  Test method  
Rancidity  To pass test  FDEAS 847 - 13 
Arsenic ( as As),mg/kg , Max  2 FDEAS 847 -16 
Mercury (as Hg), mg/kg, Max  2 FDEAS 847-16 
Lead (as Pb),  mg/kg, Max.  10 FDEAS 847 -16 
peroxide value,  meg/kg  ,max 10 US ISO 3960  
Note - The to tal amount of heavy metals as lead,  mercury and arsenic, in combination in the finished product shall not 
exceed 10 ppm. 
4.3 Microbiological requirements  
The lip shine (gloss) shall comply with the microbiological limits  specified in table 2 , when tested according to 
the method s indicated therein . 
Table 2 — Microbiological limits for lip shine  
Micro -organisms  Limits,  cfu/g, Max  Method of test  
Total viable count , Max  100 in 0.5g  ISO 21149  
Pseudomonas aeruginosa  Not detected  FDUS ISO 22717  
Staphylococcu s Aureas  Not detected  FDUS ISO 22718  
Candida Albicans  Not detected  FDUS ISO 18416  
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 5 Hygiene  
The lip shine shall be produced, prepared and handled in accordance with US ISO 22716  
6 Packaging  
 The product shall be packaged in suitable well -sealed contain ers that shall protect the contents and shall 
not cause any contamination or react with the product . 
7 Labelling  
In addition to the labelling requirements in US EAS 346, the package shall be legibly  and indelibly  marked with 
the following information:  
a) product name as “Lip shine” or “Lip gloss”  
b) manufacturer's name and physical address;  
c) list of ingredients;  
d) batch number;  
e) net content of the material when packed;  
f) country of origin;  
g) month and yea r of manufacture  
h)  expiry / best before date ; 
i)  storage conditions ; and  
j) instruction for use  
8 Sampling  
Random samples of the products shall be drawn for test in accordance with FDUS ISO 24153 . DUS 1933: 2017  
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 Bibliography  
[1] Chemistry and technology of cosmetics and toiletries industry, December,2012, S.D Williams  
[2] Cosm etic performanc e specification September 2012  
[3] 76/768/EEC, The European Economic Community Cosmetics Directive  
[4] FDEAS 838: 2015, Coconut oil for cosmetic industry – Specification  
[5] IS 1546:2004, Glossary of terms — Cosmetics  
[6] Is 7299:1974, mineral oils for cos metics  
[7] US 1635 2016, Shea butter – Specification  
[8] US 1636:2016, Shea nut – Specification  
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 Certification marking  
Products that conform to Uganda standards may be marked with Uganda National Bureau of Standards 
(UNBS) Certification Mark shown in the figure below.  
The use of the UNBS Certification Mark is governed by the Standards Act, and the Regulations made 
thereunder. This mark can be used only by those licensed under the certification mark scheme operated by 
the Uganda National Bureau of Standard s and in conjunction with the relevant Uganda Standard. The 
presence of this mark on a product or in relation to a product is an assurance that the goods comply with the 
requirements of that standard under a system of supervision, control and testing in ac cordance with the 
certification mark scheme of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards. UNBS marked products are 
continually checked by UNBS for conformity to that standard.  
Further particulars of the terms and conditions of licensing may be obtained from  the Director, Uganda 
National Bureau of Standards.  
 
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