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Precautions for safe use of Cosmetics

What precautions should you take during purchasing cosmetics?

Consumer should purchase the cosmetic under icash memo /bill The consumer should verify thedetails of following particulars on label

A cosmetic shall carry

(1) On both the inner and other labels:

(a) The name of the cosmetics,

[(b) The name of the manufacturer and complete address of the premises of the manufacturer wherethe cosmetic has been manufactured.]

Provided that if the cosmetic is contained in a very small size container where the address of themanufacturer cannot be given, the name of the manufacturer and his principal place of manufacture

shall be along with pin code.

(2) On the outer label-

A declaration of the net contents expressed in terms of weight for solids, fluid measure for liquids,

weight for semi-solids, combined with numerical count if the content is sub-divided:

Provided that this statement need not appear in case of a package of perfume, toilet water or the like,

the net content of which does not exceed 60 ml or any package of solid or semi-solid cosmetic thenet content of which does not exceed 30 grams.

(3) On the inner label; where a hazard exists: (a) Adequate direction for safe use, (b) Any warning,

caution or special direction required to be observed by the consumer, (c) A statement of the namesand quantities of the ingredients that are hazardous or poisonous.

[(4) A distinctive batch number, that is to say, the number by reference to which details ofmanufacture of the particular batch from which the substance in the container is taken are recorded

and are available for inspection, the figures representing the batch number being preceded by the

letter B : Provided that this clause shall not apply to any cosmetic containing 10 grams or less ifthe cosmetic is in solid or semi-solid state, and 25 milliliters or less if the cosmetic is in a liquid

state:]

[Provided further that in the case of soaps, instead of the batch number, the month and year of

manufacture of soap shall be given on the label.]

[(5) Manufacturing license number, the number being preceded by the letter M]

(6) Where a package of a cosmetic has only one label such label shall contain all the information

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required to be shown on both the inner and the outer labels, under these rules.

(7) Tooth paste containing fluoridea) date of expiry should be mentioned on tube & carton

b) fluoride contnt in term of ppm should be mentioned on tube & carton & shall not be more than

1000ppm.

What precautions should you take when using any cosmetics?

If you use cosmetics, FDA urges you to follow these safety tips:

If any eye cosmetic causes irritation, stop using it immediately. If irritation persists, see adoctor.

Avoid using eye cosmetics if you have an eye infection or the skin around the eye is

inflamed. Wait until the area is healed. Discard any eye cosmetics you were using when yougot the infection.

Be aware that there are bacteria on your hands that, if placed in the eye, could cause

infections. Wash your hands before applying eye cosmetics.

Make sure that any instrument you place in the eye area is clean.

Don't share your cosmetics. Another person's bacteria may be hazardous to you.

Don't allow cosmetics to become covered with dust or contaminated with dirt or soil. Keep

containers clean. Don't use old containers of eye cosmetics. Manufacturers usually recommend discarding

mascara two to four months after purchase.

Discard dried-up mascara. Don't add saliva or water to moisten it. The bacteria from yourmouth may grow in the mascara and cause infection. Adding water may introduce bacteria

and will dilute the preservative that is intended to protect against microbial growth.

Don't store cosmetics at temperatures above 85 degrees F. Cosmetics held for long periods inhot cars, for example, are more susceptible to deterioration of the preservative.

When applying or removing eye cosmetics, be careful not to scratch the eyeball or other

sensitive area. Never apply or remove eye cosmetics in a moving vehicle.

Don't use any cosmetics near your eyes unless they are intended specifically for that use. Forinstance, don't use a lip liner as an eye liner. You may be exposing your eyes to

contamination from your mouth, or to color additives that are not approved for use in the area

of the eye.