Lipstick : 2018 Testing Service — IS 9875

Method Ref.: IS 9875

TAT : 7 Days

Required sample quantity : 15 - 20 g

Method Reference

IS 9875

Turnaround Time

7 Days

Sample Quantity

15 - 20 g

₹8,500 ₹10,000/ sample

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Testing Scope

About This Test

Lipstick, as defined under IS 9875:2018, is a cosmetic product applied to the lips to provide color, protection, and sometimes additional benefits such as moisturization, SPF, or gloss. This standard specifies the quality and safety requirements for lipsticks intended for regular consumer use.

A typical lipstick formulation includes:

Waxes (e.g., beeswax, carnauba, candelilla) for structure and firmness
Oils and emollients (e.g., castor oil, lanolin, shea butter) for smooth application and moisturization
Pigments and approved colorants for color
Preservatives and antioxidants to maintain product integrity
Fragrance and flavoring agents (optional)

The product should be:

Uniform in texture and color
Free from grittiness, contamination, or rancidity
Non-irritating and safe for use on lips
Stable under normal storage and usage conditions

Why It Matters

Purpose of Testing

Evaluate physical properties such as texture, color uniformity, and melting point

Check for rancidity to ensure the freshness of oils/fats used

Test pH (if applicable in aqueous phase) for skin compatibility

Verify the use of only approved colorants and absence of banned dyes

Check for heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, and mercury within permissible limits

Assess microbiological safety to ensure absence of harmful microorganisms

Confirm product stability over time under normal environmental conditions

Ensure packaging and labeling compliance as per BIS and cosmetic rules

What's Tested

Test Parameters

9 parameters covered under this service

Parameter	Method Ref.	NABL	Unit
Softening point	IS 9875	✓	°C
Rancidity (peroxide number)	IS 9875	✓	NA
Breaking load value	IS 9875	—	g
Freedom from grittiness	IS 9875	—	NA
Pay off test	IS 9875	✓	g/cm2
Heavy metals (as Pb)	IS 9875	✓	ppm
Arsenic (as As2O3)	IS 9875	✓	ppm
Mercury (Hg)	IS 16913	—	ppm
Microbiological Examinations	—	—	—