21/30373993 DC

This standard 21/30373993 DC BS EN ISO 24442. Cosmetics. Sun protection test methods. In vivo determination of sunscreen UVA protection is classified in these ICS categories:

• 71.100.70 Cosmetics. Toiletries

This International Standard specifies a method for the in vivo determination of UVA protection factor (UVAPF) of sunscreen products. This International standard is applicable to products that contain any component able to absorb, reflect or scatter ultraviolet (UV) rays and which are intended to be placed in contact with human skin.

It provides a basis for the evaluation of sunscreen products for the protection of human skin against UVA radiation induced by solar ultraviolet rays.