BIS Standards Testing for Cosmetics India | IS 4011 & IS 6608

Auriga Research provides NABL-accredited BIS standards testing for cosmetics and personal care products. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specifications define the quality, safety, and performance requirements that cosmetic products must meet for ISI certification and regulatory compliance in India.

Our testing covers IS 4011 (skin creams and lotions), IS 6608 (hair oils), IS 4707 (shampoos), IS 9875 (toothpaste), IS 5339 (face powders), IS 15153 (lipsticks), IS 16644 (sunscreen products), and IS 15206 (hair dyes). Each standard specifies physical, chemical, and microbiological requirements along with heavy metals limits and labelling requirements.

BIS certification is increasingly important for market credibility in India. The ISI mark signals verified quality to consumers and retailers. Several e-commerce platforms now require BIS test reports for cosmetic product listings. Our testing provides the complete documentation needed for BIS licence applications.

Standards Covered

IS 4011 — Skin creams and lotions (pH, fatty matter, heavy metals, microbial)
IS 6608 — Hair oils (acid value, saponification value, mineral oil, refractive index)
IS 4707 Part 1 & 2 — Shampoos (pH, total solids, surface tension, foaming)
IS 9875 — Toothpaste (fluoride content, heavy metals, abrasivity, pH)
IS 5339 — Face powders (particle size, heavy metals, microbial limits)
IS 15153 — Lipsticks (melting point, lead content, breaking strength)
IS 16644 — Sunscreen products (SPF, UVA-PF, water resistance)
IS 15206 — Hair dyes (PPD content, heavy metals, sensitisation data)
Heavy metals: lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury per IS specifications
Microbial limits: TPC, yeast/mould, pathogen absence per IS specifications

Turnaround Time

Complete BIS compliance testing takes 10-15 business days per product category. Microbiological testing takes 5-7 days. Chemical and physical analysis takes 7-10 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which BIS standards apply to cosmetics in India?

Key BIS standards include IS 4011 (skin creams and lotions), IS 6608 (hair oils), IS 4707 (shampoos — Parts 1 and 2), IS 9875 (toothpaste), IS 5339 (face powders), IS 15153 (lipsticks), IS 16644 (sunscreen products), and IS 15206 (hair dyes). These standards specify requirements for physical properties, chemical composition, heavy metals limits, microbial limits, and labelling. BIS certification (ISI mark) is mandatory for some categories and voluntary for others.

What does IS 4011 testing for skin creams cover?

IS 4011 testing for skin creams and lotions covers pH (4.0-8.0 range), total fatty matter, acid value, saponification value, mineral oil content, heavy metals (lead max 20 ppm, arsenic max 5 ppm), microbial limits (total count max 500 CFU/g, no pathogens), free alkali, and rancidity. Physical evaluation includes appearance, consistency, homogeneity, and stability. The standard also specifies packaging and labelling requirements.

How long does BIS standards testing take?

Complete BIS compliance testing for a single product category takes 10-15 business days. Microbiological testing takes 5-7 business days. Chemical analysis takes 7-10 business days. Heavy metals testing by ICP-MS takes 5-7 business days. Physical testing is completed within 3-5 business days. If multiple product categories are submitted simultaneously, testing runs in parallel.