Introduction: BIS Specification for Shampoo

BIS refers to the Bureau of Indian Standards. It develops and publishes Indian Standards, recognizes and runs laboratories for conformity assessment, implements hallmarking, works on consumer empowerment, and conducts capacity-building programs on quality assurance.

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The shampoo is in high demand because of its usage but unfortunately, because of adulteration, the quality of shampoo decreases, declining the nutrition supply to hair. In order to solve this problem, the BIS has formulated several standards to ensure effective shampoo in the market. It is a national standard body of India established under the BIS Act 2016. 

BIS is an institution to promote the growth of activities of standardization, marking, and quality certification of goods.

Cosmetic products are regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetic Act of 1940 and rules of 1945 and labeling declaration by the Bureau of Indian Standards.

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There is a number of activities BIS is into. These are as follows:

• Standards Formulation 
• Product Certification Scheme 
• Compulsory Registration Scheme 
• Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme 
• Hall Marking Scheme 
• Laboratory Services 
• Laboratory Recognition Scheme
• Sale of Indian Standards 
• Consumer Aware Activities 
• Promotional Activities 
• Training Services, National and International level 
• Information Services 

BIS Specifications for Shampoo 

• Shampoo should not contain any trace of carcinogenic substances.
• It is mandatory for a shampoo manufacturer to obtain environmental clearance consent 
• It is necessary for shampoo to be dermatologically safe 

In the case of hair shampoos, things to be considered are as follows

• Type of packing material 
• Convenient to use 
• Reusability 
• Tamper-proof ability 

Packaging Requirements

• Eco mark must be there 
• The product package has to indicate all ingredients and their quantity
• The product shall adhere to the norms under labeling as per environmentally friendly packaging. 
• Shampoo shall be packed in plastic or glass containers 

Ingredients 

• Raw materials must comply with requirements established by Indian Standards. 
• List of raw materials used in the formulation of surfactant-based shampoo 

Detergents 

• Sodium or potassium salts of lauryl sulphonic acid 
• Lauryl ether sulfates 
• Sulfated monoglycerides 
• Sodium alkyl sulpho-acetate 
• Alkyl benzene polyoxyethylene sulphonates 
• Sodium n-lauryl sarcosinate 
• Sodium alpha-olefin sulphonates 
• Other synthetic detergents 

Foam Stabilizers 

• Ethanolamine’s 
• Amine oxides 
• Coco betaines 
• Cocoamidopropyl betaines 

Chelating Agents

• Sodium polyphosphates 
• The sodium salt of ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid 

Other groups of Ingredients 

• Perfumes 
• Dyes 
• Conditioning Agent 
• Vitamins 
• Vegetable oils
• Silicones 
• Proteins 
• Sunscreens 

Parameters Tested for Shampoo 

• Active detergent 

Active detergent is a forming agent used in commercial shampoos. The higher the amount of active ingredient solution, the higher is the score.

• Non-volatile soluble matter 

The highest percentage of volatile soluble matter is Himalaya Herbal. 

• Foam height as lather generation 

One of the criteria to access whether consumers find the shampoo good or not is the amount of foam produced. 

• Viscosity

Viscosity refers to a fluid’s resistance to flow. The quality of shampoo is directly proportionate to viscosity. 

• Microbiological contamination 

The shampoo comes in direct contact with the human scalp, therefore it needs to be free from microbiological contamination. 

BIS Specifications for Shampoo Made for Babies 

General Requirements:

• It must be in liquid, emulsion, or paste form. Coloring is not an issue here.
• Sediments should not be found in liquid baby shampoo when examined virtually 
• Paste-form body shampoo must not contain agglomeration 
• It should be homogeneous 

Ingredients 

●    Adhere to the IS  4707 and schedule Q of D & C Rules 
●    Besides colorant, ingredients should adhere to the requirement of ARE 4707 
●    Baby shampoo should not consist of formaldehyde or agents releasing formaldehyde 

Packaging and Marking 

• On the package, details such as ingredients. name, etc. must be printed. 
• The package must enclose BIS - a certified mark
• It needs to be packed in plastic or glass containers. 
• The manufacturer needs to produce to BIS environmental consent clearance from the concerned State Pollution Control Board as per the provisions of the Water cess act, 1977, and Air Act, 1986. 

The containers need to be legibly marked with this information:

• Name of the material 
• Manufacturer’s name 
• Month and year of manufacturing 
• Batch or lot number 
• Best use before {month and year to be declared by manufacturer }
• List of key ingredients 
• Any other information required by statutory authorities 

Product Sampling 

• A baby hair product shampoo shall be withdrawn as per the IS 3958 
• To perform tests for all requisites, a composite sample must be utilized 
• The test shall be conducted as per the composite sample 

Requirements for the Shampoo 

• It shall be in the form of liquid or paste. It could be colored or perfumed
• It should be free from any sediment. It should be homogeneous and free from small particles 

Ideal Properties of a Shampoo 

• Can be easily applied 

It should stay on the hand before one applies it to the scalp and hair. During the process, the shampoo midst spread easily and quickly over the head and hair. 

• Can be easily rinsed 

Shampoo should be rinsed easily and shouldn’t leave hair sticky.

• Can be easily combed 

After rinsing the hair, hair should be combed easily without getting tangled  

• Luster

Hair should be left in a lustrous condition

• Fragrance 

Fragrance should be such that it should develop a clean refreshing scent during shampooing and should leave a clean residual scent on the hair. 

• Low level of Irritation 

Hair should smell good and be tangle free. It should keep the irritation level as low as possible. 

• Well preserved 

The product should be properly preserved against bacterial and fungal contamination. 

Conclusion

The shampoo is an everyday usage product. It is important to ensure some specifications offered by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) when it comes to Shampoo.