Highlight the positive outcomes achieved through BIS specification adoption.

1. BIS Specification of Shampoo
Yashashree H. Kasture*, Yukta V. Ghanmare*
Subject: Cosmetic Science, B. Pharm Final Year
Guide Name: Chandrashekhar M. Chakole
Bajiraoji Karanjekar College OF Pharmacy, Sakoli, Dist. Bhandara M.S.-441802
Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University

2. Introduction
• The full form of BIS is Indian Bureau Standards.
• BIS is the national standards body of India responsible for providing standards for a variety of products,
including shampoo, to ensure quality, safety and reliability.
• BIS develops and publishes these specifications based on extensive research, testing and input from industry
experts to promote consumer welfare, facilitate trade and support industrial growth in India.
• It is introduced for the harmonious development of quality certification of goods, the activities of standardization
and marking.
The BIS is involved in following various activities related to consumer’s interest:
(a) Standard setting
(b) Product certification process
(c) Registration process required
(d) Foreign Manufacturer Certification Program

3. • BIS sets cosmetic standards for product covered by Schedule S
of Medicines and Cosmetics Act 1945.
• Cosmetics in India are regulated under D and C Act,1940,Act
1945 and BIS registration.
 Indian Standards Institution (ISI),1947
 Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act,1986
 Bureau of Indian Standards April 1st 1987
(e) Hall Marking Program
(f) Laboratory Services
(g) Recognized Laboratory Test Plans
(h) India Standard Sales
(i) Customer Service
(j) Career Promotion
(k) National Support and International Training
(1 ) Information Service

4. BIS specifications for shampoo
IS 7884(2004): Surfactant based shampoos [PCD19: Cosmetics]
1. Scope
This standard specifies rules and procedures for sampling and testing shampoo surfactants.
2. References
The words in the model below are phrases obtained from the use of this model in this model. Imprints were
• The main goal is to harmonize design, writing and quality assurance procedures.
• Provide new energy for design and quality control.
• National Strategic industrial production and export, to ensure the recognition of
standards and integration with the growth and development of standards.
• Product features, test methods, operating features, terminology, simple models (17000
standards).
Objectives of BIS specifications

5. Table 1.1
IS No. Title
321 : 1964
1070 : 1992
3958 : 1984
4011 : 1997
4707 (Part 1) : 2001
4707 (Part 2) : 2001
Absolute Alcohol (Revised)
Reagent Grade Water (Third Revision)
Cosmetics Sampling Methods (First
Revision)
Cosmetics Safety Assessment Methods
Testing Methods (Second Review)
Classification of cosmetic products and
excipients: dyes and pigments (second
revision)
List of ingredients generally considered
unsafe for cosmetic use (second revision)
3. Requirements
a) Description
The shampoo should be in lotion or paste form. It can be colourful and fragrant.
valid at the time of publication. All models will be revised.

6. b) Physical Characteristics
When clear/transparent liquid shampoo is detected, there should be no stagnation. If it is lotion form, it should be
smooth and should not have any obvious signs of lotion breakage. There should be no lumps in the cream shampoo.
c) Ingredients
Unless otherwise stated, all raw materials used in the production of the shampoo must comply with the
requirements specified in Indian standards, if any.
ⅰ) Paints: If paints are used, they must comply with provisions of Schedules Q to D and C Act.
ⅱ) Other components: Other components used, if any, shall comply with the provisions of IS 4707 (Part 2).
(d) The shampoo must meet the requirements when tested in accordance with the procedures specified in the
appendix.
(e) Additional requirements for ECO Mark (Optional)
- The product must meet the quality, safety and performance requirements of (2) through (5) below.
- The ingredients of cosmetics should comply with the provisions of IS 4707 (Part 1) and IS 4707 (Part 2). The
product must meet the specific requirements specified in the standard.

7. a) Shampoos should be packaged in glass or plastic containers or other suitable containers.
b) Containers must be clearly marked with the following information.
ⅰ. Product name
ii. Manufacturer's name and/or approved trademark (if any);
iii. The content of liquid and emulsion is the content of the volume, and the content of pastes is the
content of the group;
iv. Month and year of production / volume:
ⅴ. Batch or lot number, code or other document;
vi. "Best before" date (month and year declared by the manufacturer);
4.Packing and Labelling
Note: The following cases are exempt from the obligation:
➡ If the packaging size is 10 g / 25 ml or less and
➡ If the shelf life of the products is more than 24 years
vii) Essential ingredients .
Note: There is an exception if the package size is 30g / 60ml or less.

8. 5. Sampling
 Samples will be taken from the product in accordance with the provisions of IS 3958.
 All tests will be performed on composite samples.
 If the mixed model passes all tests, the shampoo is considered to comply with this standard.
c) BIS certification mark
Containers can also be marked with the standard mark.
 Use of trademarks is governed by the Bureau of Indian Standards Act and Rules, 1986 and the regulations made
thereunder. Detailed information regarding the permission of manufacturers or developers to use the standard mark
is available from the Bureau of Indian Standards.
 If the product is covered by the ECO Mark (optional), it must be marked with the ECO Mark applicable to the
contents of the package or both, as the case may be. If the product packaging is not classified according to the ECO
Mark concept, it must be clearly stated on the product that the ECO Mark label is valid only for the contents.
viii) Other documents required by law.

9. 6. Reagent Quality
Unless otherwise specified, pure reagents and distilled water should be used in the test (see IS 1070).
Note: "Pure chemicals" means there are no impurities affecting the test results.

10. References
1. Pathak K., Vaidya A. (2019). Cosmetic science concepts and principles. 3rd edition. Nirali Publication
2. https://www.slideshare.net/SwamyS/15-bis-specifications-and-analytical-cosmeticspdf

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