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02.01.2023 - Cosmetics

Öko-Test examines liquid soaps - products with methylchloroisothiazolinone (CIT)

In the current magazine from Öko-Test (January 2023), a total of 48 liquid soaps were examined in detail. These products have played an important role, especially since the beginning of the Covid pandemic and the topic of hygiene.

A total of 48 products were tested for various restricted and prohibited substances according to the Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, and the claims were also reviewed. 15 products received the rating very good, and five soaps are not recommended.

Reasons for downgrading by one or more grades included:

-          Halogen-organic compounds

-          PEG (polyethylene glycol) and PEG derivatives

-          Critical fragrances

-          Artificial musk fragrance (polycyclic musk compounds)

The BAV Institute as part of the international Tentamus Laboratory Group comprehensively tests your cosmetic products and raw materials for residues and contaminants. In addition to chemical residues, we also test the microbiological quality according to ISO 17516.

We look forward to your message and are happy to advise you on suitable test parameters.

Source: https://www.oekotest.de