CTFA Annual Report 2019

ISO 16128 -2: Cosmetics – Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients, Part 2: Criteria for ingredients and product. For the Analytical Methods workgroup, the discussions revolved around developing and validating test methods for the qualitative analysis of heavy metals and mercury in cosmetic products using various methods. The requirement was for capable laboratories to participate in a global ring trial to ascertain result consistency as a measure of validation of the test methods developed thus far. South Africa also participated through Mérieux Nutrisciences expert laboratories based in Europe. The result from the ring tests proved that not all the participating laboratories followed the protocol accurately due to individual challenges faced during the testing process. This explained the inconsistencies in the results and it was decided that the ring testing would be reconducted and the results would be presented at the next ISO meeting. The Sun Care Work Group meeting was attended by an expert from Sefako Makgatho University. The test methods discussed at the meetings included a South African perspective on the practical application for our local market bearing in mind the availability of instrument capability locally. The following test methods were discussed: In vivo and in vitro testing of SPF and water immersion procedure for defining water resistance. African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) African Organization for Standardisation (ARSO) is an intergovernmental body established by OAU and UNECA in 1977 with the principal mandate to harmonise African Standards and conformity assessment procedures in order to reduce technical barriers to trade and therefore promote intra African and international trade as well as enhance the industrialization of Africa. The South African Bureau of standards (SABS) and CTFA representatives attended a workshop hosted by ARSO, in November 2019, in Nairobi, Kenya. The objective of the workshop was to consider the adoption of the various national standards proposed as ARSO standards. One of the outcomes of the workshop was that all participating members would reach a consensus to progress the proposed standards through the ARSO approval process, for possible adoption as national standards by countries across the Continent. Cosmetic, Cosmetology and Wellness Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya - November 2019. Responsible Person and PIF training on 24 July at CTFA offices. COSMETIC TOILETRY AND FRAGRANCE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA 9